NT1100B: Mirtazapine

February 6Feb 6

3 minutes ago, NT1100B said:

Gardengirl sent

me a film clip above, now I seen it before but it's worth a second watch.

Could you please re-share it? I seem to not be able to find it.

Jan 2024 – Paroxetine + Alprazolam → severe side effects, increased anxiety, suicidal thoughts.
Feb 2024 – Switched to Pregabalin → dizziness, lost effect quickly.
Mar 2024 – Olanzapine → cognitive issues, derealization, stopped due to extreme side effects.
Apr 2024 – Tried Quetiapine, Trittico (trazodone), no relief.
May 2024 – Started Brintellix + Mirzaten (Mirtazapine) 15mg → paradoxical effects, emotional blunting, severe physical symptoms.
May–Sep 2024 – Began slow taper of both under new doctor’s guidance.
Sep 2024 – Stopped Brintellix.
Oct–Dec 2024 – Tapered Mirzaten to 1/8 of 15mg.
Dec 30, 2024 – Stopped Mirzaten completely.
Jan 2025 – Initial improvement.
Mar 2025 (Week 10+) – Severe wave: insomnia, depression, anxiety, derealization.
Current – No meds. Suspect PAWS. Doctors dismiss withdrawal. Seeking support & stability.

February 6Feb 6

I’ve searched up to find the video but can see it, can you share it with me?

Thankyou

♥️

I just look at my diary and note in the past I’ve had some horrible horrible days followed by much better ones. So I know that healing can happen and can change at any moment.

nothing stays the same.

- Compazine injury following surgery used as an anti nausea drug Feb 2023, led to agitation and racing thoughts

- tried to cope med free, advised to start Prozac May 2023 20mg

- made me worse but was told to persevere, believe I had an adverse reaction.
- decided to taper after 6 months of use at 20mg. Went down over 14/15 months to 1.5mg.

- February 2025 came off 1.5mg due to feeling good and didn’t know this would lead to such strong WD

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12 minutes ago, Its-me-Rosie said:

I’ve searched up to find the video but can see it, can you share it with me?

Thankyou

♥️

I just look at my diary and note in the past I’ve had some horrible horrible days followed by much better ones. So I know that healing can happen and can change at any moment.

nothing stays the same.

Apologies @Its-me-Rosie it's disappeared, if you message @gardengirl2 she will send you it, I have forgotten

the name of it, sorry about that Rosie it is quite good.

Take care, B.🤞

2001-2021 Prozac 20mg

2020-2021 Tramadol 300mg

2022 April 15th Started Mirtazapine 15mg

2022 Sept 15 dropped to 7.5mg

2023 May 16th failed CT reinstated.

2023 June 30th tapering off

2025 Jan 7th Stopped all drugs.

February 6Feb 6

37 minutes ago, HopeOfHealing said:

Could you please re-share it? I seem to not be able to find it.

@HopeOfHealing Please could you make an intro thread when you are able to?

Nothing I say is medical advice, it is simply my opinion. I am an anonymous person on an internet forum with no relevant qualifications other than being badly harmed by a drug. For all you know, I could be an idiot. You are making your own decisions and part of that is deciding how much to listen to my opinion, if at all.

Perhaps you should consider this post an artistic work of fiction written for entertainment purposes.

Story from SA: LukeUK: Remeron/Mirtazapine Severe Withdrawal - Introductions and updates - Surviving Antidepressants

15mg Remeron/Mirtazapine November starting 2022 (severe physical side effects)

Attempted to taper off January 2023, ended up having a major breakdown and going up to 30mg, took weeks to stabilise

1 month taper to 0mg

Last dose April 2023

Severe withdrawal syndrome with many physical symptoms

Summary: 5 months using Mirtazapine, including 1 month taper ending late April 2023.

February 6Feb 6

We seem to be on similar trajectory with our waves B, mine started 1st December and seems to be getting worse not better as time goes on with the odd day lifting here and there.

Im getting the morning terror early too but it now seems to run into the afternoon and evening. I don’t know what to do with myself, I’m just wrapped in a blanket by the fire this morning, can’t eat from the nausea, waiting for it to be time to go to bed again.

Have you found any helpful ways to survive the 0 days?
Thinking of you buddy ✊

3 weeks Paxil around 2002 I think can’t really remember. CT no issues except for a few head zaps.

1 day Citalopram Dec 2017

10/07/25 - Mirtazapine 7.5mg

19/07 - 15mg, 01/08 7.5mg, 15/08 dissolving orodispersible tablets for easier measuring 6mg, 22/08 5mg, 04/09 4mg, 18/09 3mg, 02/10 2.5mg, 16/10 2mg, 30/10 1.5mg, 13/11 1.2mg taper paused due to WD symptoms, had a window 17th March continuous improvement until early June when I went back into a moderate but manageable wave after overdoing things until early July when taking omeprazole for gastritis pushed me into another bad wave. Still waiting to stabilise before proceeding with taper.

Supplements - 100mg magnesium glycinate daily.

Other meds - Omeprazole 20mg a day when gastritis flares - realised after taking this for 8 days end of June ‘26 I was experiencing some WD symptoms again and researched to find PPIs block the liver enzymes used to metabolise a lot of antidepressants artificially raising blood levels. Stopped omeprazole and 2 weeks later back into a bad wave as my body has reacted as if I’ve updosed and then dropped again.

Post menopausal GP has prescribed HRT but have not started as don’t want to confuse my system while tapering.

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32 minutes ago, Emsy said:

Have you found any helpful ways to survive the 0 days?
Thinking of you buddy ✊

Thanks @Emsy Not good is it! I looked on SA and mine started 27th of Nov, so yes we are similar. Well Emsy,

I am basically house bound, I do as you know get out for a walk between 1am and 4am, sometimes slightly earlier

or later, but never by much. Akathisia gets me kicked out of bed whatever the weather, this is nasty wave mode.

When I am in a nasty wave I only walk in darkness anyway, I don't like mixing with other people. Wave mind. Now

luckily I have always got my own shopping done, usually early Saturday morning when still dark, quiet then as well.

Now a few times I have been a bit shaky and anxious, but I have done it. Doing it online would be emergency option.

So yes living a very sedentary lifestyle, sorry skip living, SURVIVING. After my walk it's laptop, SA AR BB regular net.

Mid-day lunch, then afternoon watching Box sets, various quite a lot and just keep repeat watching. I have a very

bad memory 🤣 But yes Emsy some days are grim, I am up and down when ever I hear a car on the close, walk

around regular, Akathisia again I think. Very difficult at times, and I really NEED to recover and get back to work.

But we are at it's mercy, and have to keep hold of PATIENCE and FAITH. We WILL RECOVER.👍

Stay strong Emsy, and please stay safe. B.🤞🙏🙏🌷

2001-2021 Prozac 20mg

2020-2021 Tramadol 300mg

2022 April 15th Started Mirtazapine 15mg

2022 Sept 15 dropped to 7.5mg

2023 May 16th failed CT reinstated.

2023 June 30th tapering off

2025 Jan 7th Stopped all drugs.

February 6Feb 6

You are doing amazing B, even in the worst of it.

I’m basically housebound too now, was managing my own shopping and working from home but not going into the office, managing short walks, but last 2 weeks have had online delivery, no walks since Wednesday and not worked this week from home since Monday.

Box sets good idea, although they need to be very gentle for me, even then sometimes too much.

Today I’m just shivering by the fire on the sofa wrapped in a blanket. Not expect anything of myself today.

Here’s hoping for us both eh! 🙏✊

3 weeks Paxil around 2002 I think can’t really remember. CT no issues except for a few head zaps.

1 day Citalopram Dec 2017

10/07/25 - Mirtazapine 7.5mg

19/07 - 15mg, 01/08 7.5mg, 15/08 dissolving orodispersible tablets for easier measuring 6mg, 22/08 5mg, 04/09 4mg, 18/09 3mg, 02/10 2.5mg, 16/10 2mg, 30/10 1.5mg, 13/11 1.2mg taper paused due to WD symptoms, had a window 17th March continuous improvement until early June when I went back into a moderate but manageable wave after overdoing things until early July when taking omeprazole for gastritis pushed me into another bad wave. Still waiting to stabilise before proceeding with taper.

Supplements - 100mg magnesium glycinate daily.

Other meds - Omeprazole 20mg a day when gastritis flares - realised after taking this for 8 days end of June ‘26 I was experiencing some WD symptoms again and researched to find PPIs block the liver enzymes used to metabolise a lot of antidepressants artificially raising blood levels. Stopped omeprazole and 2 weeks later back into a bad wave as my body has reacted as if I’ve updosed and then dropped again.

Post menopausal GP has prescribed HRT but have not started as don’t want to confuse my system while tapering.

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11 minutes ago, Emsy said:

Today I’m just shivering by the fire on the sofa wrapped in a blanket. Not expect anything of myself today.

Here’s hoping for us both eh! 🙏✊

Pamper yourself @Emsy and do NOT feel guilty, YOUR health comes FIRST. You are clued up so you

know what you are doing. I am watching The Shield again LA cops, too violent for you. How about some

good reading? Or like you say more gentle Movies, Comedies maybe......no maybe not....I have seen me

just staring blankly some -0 days. The main thing Em is take it EASY.....

Take care, B.🙏🙏🤞🌷

2001-2021 Prozac 20mg

2020-2021 Tramadol 300mg

2022 April 15th Started Mirtazapine 15mg

2022 Sept 15 dropped to 7.5mg

2023 May 16th failed CT reinstated.

2023 June 30th tapering off

2025 Jan 7th Stopped all drugs.

February 6Feb 6

9 hours ago, NT1100B said:

was p****d off with loosing a sick pay appeal yesterday, with them FAILING to recognize PWD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so sorry. I had my disability initially rejected and I fell apart the stress of it...I could barely read and comprehend the 30 page document.... seriously.

Thankfully my doctor really came through on the appeal.

The quack psychiatrist that caused my CT and all this Insanity, did write I was suffering from serotonin withdrawal. My GP concentrated on the cognitive and physical symptoms. Since they tried to bridge me with prozac, and ofc it failed, he could put added "medication" was not working.

So it was quite the dance.

So frustrating...as if we want to be in this position. Grrrrr...

One day at a time...you are a warrior. ❤️🙏

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for refux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger 400 mg as needed for nausea

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

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1 hour ago, LostinCanada said:

Thankfully my doctor really came through on the appeal.

The quack psychiatrist that caused my CT and all this Insanity, did write I was suffering from serotonin withdrawal. My GP concentrated on the cognitive and physical symptoms. Since they tried to bridge me with prozac, and ofc it failed, he could put added "medication" was not working.

So it was quite the dance.

So frustrating...as if we want to be in this position. Grrrrr...

One day at a time...you are a warrior. ❤️🙏

Thanks @LostinCanada So I see you have the same problem. Good that your doctor saw you right, but bridging with

Prozac !!!!!! putting you under more distress. Yes I understand you with correcting your appeal LIC, but WHY don't they

just admit the DRUGS have caused LONG LASTING DAMAGE, disabling us mentally and physically for a long time.

They should Tell the truth. BUT you know as I know, they DON'T want to get big pharma into trouble. $$$$$$$$$$$

I am very pleased you got it sorted LIC but the time we are loosing, PREACIOUS time, even one of my sisters said it's just

in my head.....UNBELIEVABLE, I said to her what, I just throw a £400 a week job away to become a hermit because it's in

my head. COME ON, FOR GOD'S sake. So yes that's the maddening part, Them NOT SEEING THE TRUE DAMAGE CAUSED.

It's ONLINE for ALL to see if the could only be bothered to LOOK.

Now apologies for the rant LIC, because you know what, I am feeling very good at the moment, lifted to a 7.5, amazing.

I have been gradually lifting since mid-morning and am calmer than I have been in a long long time, a revelation. I will

debate what to do LIC, the doctor let things down by just naming my ailment as Anxiety. When really it should have been

a full report about Psych drug protracted withdrawal syndrome. But if I went to my doctor now....would they write a report

up like that for a new appeal? I am not sure if it's worth the bother. I hope you are as good as you can be, and wish you well.

Take great care, B.🙏🤞👍💙

2001-2021 Prozac 20mg

2020-2021 Tramadol 300mg

2022 April 15th Started Mirtazapine 15mg

2022 Sept 15 dropped to 7.5mg

2023 May 16th failed CT reinstated.

2023 June 30th tapering off

2025 Jan 7th Stopped all drugs.

February 6Feb 6

10 minutes ago, NT1100B said:

they DON'T want to get big pharma into trouble. $$$$$$$$$$$

And the get tons of kick backs....the Canadian Government gets hundreds of millions from big Pharma. Doctors get tons of kickbacks from them too... it's a party at our expense.

Canadians need to know how much money Big Pharma gives health-care providers, but this information is far too difficult to find https://share.google/7BFhXHGVhWDQBVOVW

13 minutes ago, NT1100B said:

even one of my sisters said it's just

in my head.....UNBELIEVABLE, I said to her what, I just throw a £400 a week job away to become a hermit because it's in

my head. COME ON, FOR GOD'S sake

Your sis and mine should get together. My sister's husband and daughter are so drugged up... it's no surprise.

15 minutes ago, NT1100B said:

Now apologies for the rant LIC

Sometimes it just is what it is. ❤️

16 minutes ago, NT1100B said:

not sure if it's worth the bother.

This i totally understand...stress is so bad.

16 minutes ago, NT1100B said:

feeling very good at the moment, lifted to a 7.5, amazing.

🎉🎉🎉 Such great news. You deserve it.

17 minutes ago, NT1100B said:

Take great care,

Thanks...I saw you live in the Lakes District? Did I get that right? Our daughter lives near Oxford. Been to the Lakes once and loved it. What a beautiful magical place. ❤️🙏

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for refux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger 400 mg as needed for nausea

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

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Hi all, as I just said to LIC, I have miraculously lifted to a 7.5 this afternoon, calmer than I have been in a long time.

Now if it's sleep reset to a 0 tonight, then so be it, that's out of my power. Yes it hurts to be knocked down again,

but, we just keep on getting back up. I am still in here, that's the main one. 1am this morning I thought I was in for

a horrific day. My god it's GOOD to be wrong. KEEP FAITH folks, TIME will see us ALL through.👍

Take care ALL, B.🤞💪👍😁

2001-2021 Prozac 20mg

2020-2021 Tramadol 300mg

2022 April 15th Started Mirtazapine 15mg

2022 Sept 15 dropped to 7.5mg

2023 May 16th failed CT reinstated.

2023 June 30th tapering off

2025 Jan 7th Stopped all drugs.

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2 minutes ago, LostinCanada said:

Thanks...I saw you live in the Lakes District? Did I get that right? Our daughter lives near Oxford. Been to the Lakes once and loved it. What a beautiful magical place. ❤️🙏

Yes @LostinCanada The Lakes is where I live, yes you are right beautiful place, a lot of rain, but when the

weather is nice fantastic, trouble is when we live there a lot is taken for granted. I have cousins in Canada I

have never met, well one who visited the UK with my aunt and uncle in 1976. I am just hating loosing time to PWD.

Take care LIC, B.🙏💙

2001-2021 Prozac 20mg

2020-2021 Tramadol 300mg

2022 April 15th Started Mirtazapine 15mg

2022 Sept 15 dropped to 7.5mg

2023 May 16th failed CT reinstated.

2023 June 30th tapering off

2025 Jan 7th Stopped all drugs.

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1 minute ago, NT1100B said:

right beautiful place

Just thinking of Cartmel, Coniston, etc

Kendall mint cake, Beatrix Potter-Hill Top, the steam yacht gondola, sticky toffee pudding....lol

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for refux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger 400 mg as needed for nausea

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

February 6Feb 6

Hurray for your lift, B! I was reading the last few days worth of posts....what a "twists and turns" week for you. What is the appeals process like in the UK for this? Our disability system in the U.S. usually denies on the 1st attempt for anything mental health unless a very strong diagnosis is attached but then not always--such b.s.--and the 2nd attempt usually goes through with more evidence substantiating your point.

I hope that you can obtain the support you need to weather this period of life. It will get better all the way around. But still I am thrilled to see such an improvement for you. You are at a great spot today at, drum rolls please...

7.5!

I had to bold and underline it--really make it stand out. 🤗♥️

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2 Tim 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice (fear); but rather of power and love and self-control (a sound mind).

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I am so happy for you, dear @NT1100B.

Svetla

2011-2023 Paxil

2023-2024 Effexor

Since February 2024 in anhedonia caused by the long use of AD

February 2024-March 2025 drug after drug after drug... 70 rTMS sessions, 8 ketamin infusions-nothing worked

March 2025 CT upon doctor "advice" from Desipramine, Viibryd, Lithium at high doses all together in 6 days

Since then awful withdrawal: unbearable anxiety, panic attacks, adrenaline rushes, hot flashes, muscle pain over all the body, insomnia, depression, intrusive thoughts, brain fog

Current tapering Mirtazapine : December 29,2025-3 mg, February,15, 2025-2,7 mg, February,28-2,5 mg, March,8-2 mg, March,14-1,5 mg, March,20-0 mg

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Holy moly, B. 7.5!!! You ARE healing! This is fantastic! Thank you Jesus! Keep it up, good Lord! And I know it feels like, as if withdrawal has never happened. So weird.

And here ya go @Its-me-Rosie. I think this is the one B was referencing. This is a really encouraging video.

Healing from antidepressants. Patterns of recovery/Antydepresanty (3:44)

Sept 1993 Began paroxetine 20 mg for anxiety and depression- worked like a charm.

1st taper - Aug 1995 tapered over 3 weeks before getting pregnant- great at first, crashed at one month. White knuckled it through 2 miscarriages. Spring 1996 (?) Reinstated paroxetine 20 mg.

2nd taper- Spring 2008 tapered off paroxetine over 4 months. Summer 2008 crashed horribly, nearly incapacitated by WD; Summer 2008-Summer 2009 tried 4 different ADs, none as effective as paroxetine. Summer 2009 Reinstated 20 mg paroxetine, not as effective as previously.

3rd taper- Jun 19, 2019 began 10 mg paroxetine, 10 mg fluoxetine for one week. Jun 26 20 mg fluoxetine, 5 mg paroxetine for one week. Jul 3- 20 mg fluoxetine + lorazepam (0.5 mg) as needed up to 2x/day. Aug 12- 30 mg fluox; Sept 3- .5 mg clonazepam daily; end lorazepam; Sept 5- 40 mg fluox;

End of 2019- returned to paroxetine 20 mg/day most of the year, 30mg/day in the winter.

BEGIN 4th TAPER ATTEMPT: Jul 13 2025- 30 -> 25 mg; 10 Sept -> 22.5mg; 3 Oct -> 20 mg; 10 Oct -> hold 2 weeks; 2 Nov -> 19.5 mg; 9 Nov -> 19 mg; 16 Nov -> hold 1 week; 22 Nov -> 18.6 mg; 30 Nov -> 18.2 mg; 7 Dec -> hold 1 week; 14 Dec -> 17.8 mg; 21 Dec -> 17.5 mg; 28 Dec -> 17.1 mg; 4 Jan 2026 -> 16.7 mg -> hold 2 weeks ; 28 Jan -> 16.4 mg; 1 Feb -> 16.0 mg; 8 Feb -> 15.7 mg; 15 Feb -> hold 2 weeks; 1 Mar -> 15.5 mg; 8 Mar -> 15.2 mg; 15 Mar -> hold; 5 Apr -> 14.9.

Supplements: Vit D, Magesium L-threonate, Vit C, Zinc, Melatonin, Multivitamin

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And I had to look up brolly online. British slang. Umbrella??? You brits are funny. ❣️☂️

Sept 1993 Began paroxetine 20 mg for anxiety and depression- worked like a charm.

1st taper - Aug 1995 tapered over 3 weeks before getting pregnant- great at first, crashed at one month. White knuckled it through 2 miscarriages. Spring 1996 (?) Reinstated paroxetine 20 mg.

2nd taper- Spring 2008 tapered off paroxetine over 4 months. Summer 2008 crashed horribly, nearly incapacitated by WD; Summer 2008-Summer 2009 tried 4 different ADs, none as effective as paroxetine. Summer 2009 Reinstated 20 mg paroxetine, not as effective as previously.

3rd taper- Jun 19, 2019 began 10 mg paroxetine, 10 mg fluoxetine for one week. Jun 26 20 mg fluoxetine, 5 mg paroxetine for one week. Jul 3- 20 mg fluoxetine + lorazepam (0.5 mg) as needed up to 2x/day. Aug 12- 30 mg fluox; Sept 3- .5 mg clonazepam daily; end lorazepam; Sept 5- 40 mg fluox;

End of 2019- returned to paroxetine 20 mg/day most of the year, 30mg/day in the winter.

BEGIN 4th TAPER ATTEMPT: Jul 13 2025- 30 -> 25 mg; 10 Sept -> 22.5mg; 3 Oct -> 20 mg; 10 Oct -> hold 2 weeks; 2 Nov -> 19.5 mg; 9 Nov -> 19 mg; 16 Nov -> hold 1 week; 22 Nov -> 18.6 mg; 30 Nov -> 18.2 mg; 7 Dec -> hold 1 week; 14 Dec -> 17.8 mg; 21 Dec -> 17.5 mg; 28 Dec -> 17.1 mg; 4 Jan 2026 -> 16.7 mg -> hold 2 weeks ; 28 Jan -> 16.4 mg; 1 Feb -> 16.0 mg; 8 Feb -> 15.7 mg; 15 Feb -> hold 2 weeks; 1 Mar -> 15.5 mg; 8 Mar -> 15.2 mg; 15 Mar -> hold; 5 Apr -> 14.9.

Supplements: Vit D, Magesium L-threonate, Vit C, Zinc, Melatonin, Multivitamin

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February 7Feb 7

9 hours ago, NT1100B said:

WHY don't they

just admit the DRUGS have caused LONG LASTING DAMAGE, disabling us mentally and physically for a long time.

They should Tell the truth. BUT you know as I know, they DON'T want to get big pharma into trouble. $$$$$$$$$$$

@NT1100B and @LostinCanada, oh yay, a pharma and doctors rant, woohoo!!🎉🦜🎉 Percy, have at it! Yes, honesty is the best policy, which they obviously don't practice!

9 hours ago, LostinCanada said:

And the get tons of kick backs....the Canadian Government gets hundreds of millions from big Pharma. Doctors get tons of kickbacks from them too... it's a party at our expense.

Same in the USA. Lots of kickbacks too. So much for patient safety. 🤑🦜🤑

9 hours ago, NT1100B said:

the doctor let things down by just naming my ailment as Anxiety. When really it should have been

a full report about Psych drug protracted withdrawal syndrome

They love that term here too. Everything is labeled "anxiety" when they have no clue what it really is!

9 hours ago, NT1100B said:

even one of my sisters said it's just

in my head.....UNBELIEVABLE, I sai

Oh, I had this insinuation too from a family member who has known nothing of my situation. This relationship is in my pause bucket, and I don't need this negativity and lies in my recovery journey. Yes, Sherlock, the only thing in our head is the injury it caused!🤯🦜🤯 If they make any snide comments that you are "mentally ill", the old saying goes, you spot it you got it!

9 hours ago, LostinCanada said:

Your sis and mine should get together. My sister's husband and daughter are so drugged up... it's no surprise

Wow, LIC, this is so sad. These drugs truly fuel the fire in mental illness along with shutting down feelings and empathy.💊🦜💊

Thanks for letting me rant!!

8 hours ago, namastejen1 said:

You are at a great spot today at, drum rolls please...

7.5!

I had to bold and underline it--really make it stand

I love that @namastejen1 bolded this. Congratulations B!! 🎉😊This is healing happening! You are going to HEAL, get your life back, ride your bike in your lovely countryside and give a third finger salute to the doctors and others who doubted you. You could also ride all the way to the bank if you write your incredible success story of perseverance. We'll all be lined up at your book signing!! 📖🤑🎉👏

Aug 2022- Mirtzapine 15 (3 weeks)

Sept 2022 - Jan 2023 Escitalopram 10

Dec 2023- April 2024 Escitalopram 2.5

June 2024 -Escitalopram 2.5

July 2024-Nov 2024 Escitalopram 5

Nov 2024- Feb 2025 Escitalopram 2.5

Feb 2025, 1 Prozac, 1 Zoloft cross taper

Feb 19, 2025 off all meds, major WD

https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/forums/topic/32394-hopeperseveres-escitalopr%C3%A1m-generic-lexapro-journey/page/

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February 7Feb 7

1 hour ago, gardengirl2 said:

And I had to look up brolly online. British slang

So did I @gardengirl2! I love all the wonderful phrases and places I've learned about from our friends across the pond. The one good thing that came out of this horror, all of our friendships.🤗

Aug 2022- Mirtzapine 15 (3 weeks)

Sept 2022 - Jan 2023 Escitalopram 10

Dec 2023- April 2024 Escitalopram 2.5

June 2024 -Escitalopram 2.5

July 2024-Nov 2024 Escitalopram 5

Nov 2024- Feb 2025 Escitalopram 2.5

Feb 2025, 1 Prozac, 1 Zoloft cross taper

Feb 19, 2025 off all meds, major WD

https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/forums/topic/32394-hopeperseveres-escitalopr%C3%A1m-generic-lexapro-journey/page/

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February 7Feb 7

@gardengirl2 @HopePerseveres2.0 no doubt @NT1100B had his jumper on but I am sure his brolly was in the boot. 🤣☂️🤣❤️

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for refux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger 400 mg as needed for nausea

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

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February 7Feb 7

@HopePerseveres2.0 you are on a roll tonight--drums for you too. I had to log back in to congratulate you on this. Maybe I have missed some of your old posts on SA that had this quality, but you have had such a fire lately. I really need to shower and go to bed here. Just had to say this. And I need to know more about the parrot jokes. I missed that too somehow and have been meaning to ask you. LOL! I will savor the humor this weekend.

2 Tim 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice (fear); but rather of power and love and self-control (a sound mind).

The Whole Story About Me

--Current Rx: since 2000-2025 Levothyroxine discontinued late Sept 2025 under DO supervision--no menstrual cycle for 2 months, Hypothalamus PMG brought it back and has been regular ever since under functional chiropractor =o) thank God for holistic medicine

2017-current Remeron/Mirt. recent taper schedule here: crushed pills 0.45mg May 30, 2025; 0.4mg Sept 14, 2025; found out 0.4mg weighed is actually a dose of 0.44mg Dec 19, 2025 and now using compounded Rx; 0.41mg Feb 27, 2026; 0.39mg April 3, 2026, 0.38mg May 8, 2026, 0.37mg June 28, 2026.

--Supplements: Standard Process-Whole Food Folate, Prolamine Iodine Plus, B Vitality w/ CoQ10, Zypan, RNA, Cataplex E, Symplex F, and Immuplex (sort of like a multi but for Oct-Apr) when needed; Biotics Research- Mg-Zyme 100mg; Omega-3 Oil, Black Currant Seed Oil, Vitamin D3/K2 drops; sometimes Seeking Health methyl free multi vitamin and elderberry zinc gummies

**Love my work, fitness, polyvagal exercises (includes yoga-style poses for nervous system regulation), prayer/Inner Healing Prayer, holistic health, somatic therapies, lovingkindness, forest therapy, singing, helping others, spending time in nature and with family and friends.

Anti-histamine Withdrawal Video-Explains a lot (This is not me.)

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February 7Feb 7

8 minutes ago, LostinCanada said:

had his jumper on but I am sure his brolly was in the boot

LIC, I will need a translation! 🤣

Aug 2022- Mirtzapine 15 (3 weeks)

Sept 2022 - Jan 2023 Escitalopram 10

Dec 2023- April 2024 Escitalopram 2.5

June 2024 -Escitalopram 2.5

July 2024-Nov 2024 Escitalopram 5

Nov 2024- Feb 2025 Escitalopram 2.5

Feb 2025, 1 Prozac, 1 Zoloft cross taper

Feb 19, 2025 off all meds, major WD

https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/forums/topic/32394-hopeperseveres-escitalopr%C3%A1m-generic-lexapro-journey/page/

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February 7Feb 7

9 hours ago, namastejen1 said:

You are at a great spot today at, drum rolls please...

7.5!

B. THIS IS FREEKING FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m so pleased mate!!!!! 😀😀😀😀😀😀👍👍👍😎

I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I only offer my thoughts as support. Please speak to your health practitioner about your care. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys.

If you are from the UK please make sure you fill in a 'Yellow Card' report for the MHRA. It is you doing your bit to help make a difference.

Please take the time to do it today 🙂 https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk

For US members details here.

February 7Feb 7

13 minutes ago, namastejen1 said:

And I need to know more about the parrot jokes. I missed that too somehow and have been meaning to ask you

We'll all fill you in, parrot goes back to earlier SA posts. Percy is the site mascot now, and deserves a cover photo shoot on B's future book.

Aug 2022- Mirtzapine 15 (3 weeks)

Sept 2022 - Jan 2023 Escitalopram 10

Dec 2023- April 2024 Escitalopram 2.5

June 2024 -Escitalopram 2.5

July 2024-Nov 2024 Escitalopram 5

Nov 2024- Feb 2025 Escitalopram 2.5

Feb 2025, 1 Prozac, 1 Zoloft cross taper

Feb 19, 2025 off all meds, major WD

https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/forums/topic/32394-hopeperseveres-escitalopr%C3%A1m-generic-lexapro-journey/page/

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