Symptoms and self-care

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1. About reinstating and stabilizing to reduce withdrawal symptoms 1 2 3 4 6

   By Altostrata, October 8, 2012
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   • StDymphna
   • April 13

2. Dealing With Emotional Spirals 1 2 3 4

   By brassmonkey, November 16, 2016
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   • Gonzo
   • February 14

3. For those who are feeling desperate or suicidal 1 2

   By mammaP, December 23, 2014   

   • suicide
   • suicidal ideation
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   • Joey805
   • September 5, 2022

4. Free Stress Reduction Online Courses and Apps

   By vaseadude, November 2, 2012
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   • MochaMom
   • October 14, 2023

5. Hypersensitivity and Kindling 1 2 3 4

   By Shep, September 1, 2022   

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   • kindling
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   • Barry2954
   • 13 hours ago

6. Important topics about symptoms, including sleep problems

   By Altostrata, June 16, 2011
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   • N2deep
   • March 6

7. Important topics about tests, supplements, treatments, diet 1 2

   By Altostrata, June 17, 2011
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   • BenD7123
   • January 22

8. Neuroemotions 1 2 3 4 16

   By Healing, March 30, 2011
   • 563 replies
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   • Onmyway
   • March 15

9. Non-drug techniques to cope with emotional symptoms 1 2 3

   By Altostrata, August 18, 2011   

   • neuro-emotions
   • anxiety
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     • self-blame
     • anger
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     • symptoms
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   • Withdrawingcipralex
   • December 25, 2022

10. Read This First

    By Onmyway, April 6, 2023
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    • Onmyway
    • April 6, 2023

11. Recovery Playlists 1 2

    By getofflex, March 5, 2021
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    • Altostrata
    • Saturday at 11:52 AM

12. Techniques for Managing an Adverse Drug Reaction or Cold Turkey Withdrawal

    By Scrountz, February 13, 2023   

    • cold turkey
    • adverse reaction
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    • Kaylaq
    • March 6

13. The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization 1 2 3 4 24

    By Healing, March 23, 2011   

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    • stabilisation
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    • Sonia009
    • 2 hours ago

14. Tips to help sleep: so many of us have that awful withdrawal insomnia 1 2 3 4 24

    By Altostrata, March 16, 2011
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    • Chompoo
    • March 26

15. What is withdrawal syndrome? 1 2 3

    By Altostrata, June 16, 2011
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    • Altostrata
    • June 12, 2020

16. Withdrawal dialogues & encouragement 1 2

    By Lilu, March 30, 2015
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    • ChessieCat
    • November 2, 2021

17. 'Brain Maker' by David Perlmutter

    By Mimi11, January 6, 2017
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    • Mimi11
    • February 9, 2017

18. "Change the channel" - dealing with cognitive symptoms 1 2

    By Altostrata, July 13, 2011
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    • Altostrata
    • September 7, 2023

19. "Forest bathing" reduces cortisol, aids mood, immune system

    By Altostrata, March 18, 2012
    • 27 replies
    • 8.4k views
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    • ChessieCat
    • November 4, 2021

20. "High" Sensations during WD

    By Wildflower0214 , October 7, 2014
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    • 609 views
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    • Wildflower0214
    • October 14, 2014

21. "Optimal Living Dynamics" - Increase your BDNF

    By Psycritic, February 2, 2017   

    • BDNF
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    • Junglechicken
    • February 14, 2017

22. "Slack-Jawed," Zoned Out

    By MissSerene, July 31, 2013
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    • Barbarannamated
    • August 9, 2013

23. "Wastebasket - trashcan diagnosis" terminology and meaning

    By Barbarannamated, June 10, 2012
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    • Barbarannamated
    • June 10, 2012

24. "What if" thinking and catastrophizing

    By O2bhappy, July 2, 2016
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    • SilverLinings
    • May 11, 2023

25. “Hypersensitivity” has it’s good points http://wp.me/p5nnb-a9B

    By GiaK, December 9, 2013
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    • GiaK
    • December 9, 2013

26. “I wrote a new story for my nervous system” — neurosculpting, neuroplasticity http://wp.me/p5nnb-aA5

    By GiaK, March 11, 2014
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    • manymoretodays
    • September 22, 2015

27. (Long past) trauma might seriously exacerbate your complaints 1 2 3

    By hippopotamus, January 26, 2013
    • 75 replies
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    • Wildflower0214
    • July 6, 2015

28. (VIDEO) My 6 year anniversary off psych drugs: How I made it through the darkest times

    By GiaK, February 9, 2016
    • 10 replies
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    • GiaK
    • February 13, 2016

29. $60 Special for Complete Bloodwork Analysis

    By alexjuice, December 4, 2013
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    • compsports
    • December 5, 2013

30. 1 year mark / 2 year mark. How do you feel?

    By canboy, March 16, 2016
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    • brassmonkey
    • March 19, 2016

31. 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) and l-tryptophan 1 2 3 4 5

    By Punarbhava, June 23, 2011
    • 167 replies
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    • greyinmotion
    • October 18, 2023

32. A crafty recovery: knitting as therapeutic and meditative vehicle http://wp.me/p5nnb-9v2

    By GiaK, July 21, 2013
    • 9 replies
    • 935 views
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    • cymbaltawithdrawal5600
    • July 24, 2013

33. A freebie for managing stress

    By sunnysideup69, April 17, 2020
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    • sunnysideup69
    • April 17, 2020

34. A frend going through a tough time

    By basildev, December 20, 2012
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    • basildev
    • December 22, 2012

35. A good sleep mask?

    By basildev, December 11, 2012
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    • basildev
    • December 13, 2012

36. A humble suggestion

    By Myrah, April 25, 2019
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    • ChessieCat
    • April 27, 2019