Tillmann8821 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Hi, My name is Tillmann, and I'm a 28 year old male. I've been suffering SSRI withdrawal syndrome for more than 5 years. In August 2005, I cold turkeyed off Lexapro, after 4 and a 1/2 years of being on various SSRI antidepressants and Effexor. During SSRI withdrawal, I've had severe SUICIDAL INSOMNIA for 4 straight years which did not respond to any drugs. I also have severe panic attacks and severe depression. Because of the damage done to my body during withdrawal, I have become allergic to all antidepressants, antihistamines, antibiotics, Vitamin C, fish oil, and various other drugs that I cannot recall off the top of my head. I know that you may think that it's unusual for SSRI protracted withdrawal to last this long (more than 5 years), BUT IT DOES!! I also have Asperger's syndrome. Link to comment
Healing Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Welcome, Tillmann! I am so sorry you have been through five years of withdrawal hell. On this board, we are absolutely familiar with the fact that withdrawal (w/d) can last that long, and can involve terrible insomnia, and can cause you to become allergic or hypersensitive to supplements and medication. How are you doing right now? What is your situation? May I ask, when were you diagnosed with Asperger's? 1996-97 - Paxil x 9 months, tapered, suffered 8 months withdrawal but didn't know it was withdrawal, so... 1998-2001 - Zoloft, tapered, again unwittingly went into withdrawal, so... 2002-03 - Paxil x 20 months, developed severe headaches, so... Sep 03 - May 05 - Paxil taper took 20 months, severe physical, moderate psychological symptoms Sep 03 - Jun 05 - took Prozac to help with Paxil taper - not recommended Jul 05 to date - post-taper, severe psychological, moderate physical symptoms, improving very slowly Link to comment
summer Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Hi Tillmann... and welcome to this board. I'm truly sorry its been so long and so difficult for you. You'll get many of your questions answered here, by people who understand what you are going through. Also, read some of the threads... information I'm sure you'll find useful. Better days are ahead! summer Charter Member 2011 Link to comment
compsports Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Hi, My name is Tillmann, and I'm a 28 year old male. I've been suffering SSRI withdrawal syndrome for more than 5 years. In August 2005, I cold turkeyed off Lexapro, after 4 and a 1/2 years of being on various SSRI antidepressants and Effexor. During SSRI withdrawal, I've had severe SUICIDAL INSOMNIA for 4 straight years which did not respond to any drugs. I also have severe panic attacks and severe depression. Because of the damage done to my body during withdrawal, I have become allergic to all antidepressants, antihistamines, antibiotics, Vitamin C, fish oil, and various other drugs that I cannot recall off the top of my head. I know that you may think that it's unusual for SSRI protracted withdrawal to last this long (more than 5 years), BUT IT DOES!! I also have Asperger's syndrome. Hi Tillman, Welcome to the boards. As one whose insomnia has been the worst of my withdrawal symptoms, I definitely feel for you although fortunately, I haven't been suicidal. My heart goes out to you. How are you sleeping now? CS Drug cocktail 1995 - 2010 Started taper of Adderall, Wellbutrin XL, Remeron, and Doxepin in 2006 Finished taper on June 10, 2010 Temazepam on a PRN basis approximately twice a month - 2014 to 2016 Beginning in 2017 - Consumption increased to about two times per week April 2017 - Increased to taking it full time for insomnia Link to comment
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