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11 minutes ago, mammaP said:

Keep calling, it is important to talk to someone, face to face if possible.  This will pass, I've been there and come out the other side. Get through today, don't worry about tomorrow, face it when it arrives.  You will get through this.  

Thank you mammaP.  Benzo taper/wd really is rough.  (Trying not to carastrophize).    Did you taper benzos? 

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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It's not just Valium -- any benzo, including LIBRIUM can caused a paradoxical reaction, also depression and suicidality.

 

Did you reduce the evening Valium to 5mg as we discussed?

 

 

Please keep reminding yourself you are feeling the effects of the drugs. This will change. Hang in there.

 

Let's discuss your benzo dosing here

 

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16 minutes ago, Altostrata said:

It's not just Valium -- any benzo, including LIBRIUM can caused a paradoxical reaction, also depression and suicidality.

 

Did you reduce the evening Valium to 5mg as we discussed?

 

 

Please keep reminding yourself you are feeling the effects of the drugs. This will change. Hang in there.

 

Let's discuss your benzo dosing here

 

Thank you.  I did drop the .5 valium last night.  

I will refuse to switch to librium.  

 

I want to reduce the valium.  Just unsure of the pace.  I know we have a conversation going with Shep on the Benzo side.   I’d like to put a plan in place.   Just not sure how to go about doing it.    

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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Let's talk with Shep.

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5/24/18

12 - woke up - panic - burning pain over body - 

325mg Tylenol 

3 - woke panic

430 - woke panic 

6 - woke - anxious 

8  - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops /  omega / probiotic

9 - 450mg Lithium

9 - feeling very suicidal today.  I don’t want to die, but can’t cope with the pain.  Worried about wd and the pain.  Verrrry anxious / Heavy head / agitation / short temper / feeling overall awful today.   Burning feet.    Contemplating going to the hospital 

12 - lunch 

2 - pick up Syd and go to doctor 

Feeling hopeless...just want a glimmer of hope.  Can’t stop ruminating. 

6 -  feeling awful.  Nervous about sleep tonight

730 - 162mg Tylenol   In pain . 

9 - lithium 225mg 

10 - 5mg valium 

10 - sleep

5/25/18

1215 - woke

230 - woke 162mg Tylenol pain

445 - woke - extremely anxious in chest and feet

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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I’m so sick of all the negativity surrounding the benzo taper/wd I’m going through.   I have the horror stories stuck in my head about how devastating it is.   I feel as if I have ptsd, I’m worried so much.  There are people who are working through their taper, taking care of their family.  I have this belief that everyone is on the verge of killing themselves bc of their symptoms.   I have myself so worked up.  Unbelievable.  I hope others going through this are finding peace.  I’m just done with the negativity.  

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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Benzo withdrawal is no picnic, but we have many people here who have done it. You can find just about anything on the Web. There are many people out there who were not very systematic in their tapers and had a bad result.

 

Slow and gradual will work. You are having a bumpy time right now, hang in there.

This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner.

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5/25/18

1215 - woke

230 - woke 162mg Tylenol pain

445 - woke - extremely anxious in chest and feet 

8  - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops /  omega / probiotic

Doze and wake in panic 

9 - 450mg Lithium

9 - heavy anxiety in chest and heavy head

12 - lunch 

1 - worst I’ve felt in a looong time.  Feeling extremely suicidal still.   Fatigued. Feel trapped by benzo wd and depression and physical pain from last 2 yrs.   

6 -  pizza - ugh

730 - 

9 - lithium 225mg 

10 - 5mg valium 

10 - sleep

5/26/17

3 - woke

6 - woke - some anxiety in chest

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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5/25/18

1215 - woke

230 - woke 162mg Tylenol pain

445 - woke - extremely anxious in chest and feet 

8  - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops /  omega / probiotic

Doze and wake in panic 

9 - 450mg Lithium

9 - heavy anxiety in chest and heavy head

12 - lunch 

1 - worst I’ve felt in a looong time.  Feeling extremely suicidal still.   Fatigued. Feel trapped by benzo wd and depression and physical pain from last 2 yrs.   

6 -  pizza - ugh

730 - 

9 - lithium 225mg 

10 - 5mg valium 

10 - sleep

5/26/17

3 - woke

6 - woke - some anxiety in chest

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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5/25/18

1215 - woke

230 - woke 162mg Tylenol pain

445 - woke - extremely anxious in chest and feet 

8  - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops /  omega / probiotic

Doze and wake in panic 

9 - 450mg Lithium

9 - heavy anxiety in chest and heavy head

12 - lunch 

1 - worst I’ve felt in a looong time.  Feeling extremely suicidal still.   Fatigued. Feel trapped by benzo wd and depression and physical pain from last 2 yrs.   

6 -  pizza - ugh

730 - 

9 - lithium 225mg 

10 - 5mg valium 

10 - sleep

5/26/17

3 - woke

6 - woke - some anxiety in chest

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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5/26/17

3 - woke

6 - woke - some anxiety in chest 

8  - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops /  omega / probiotic

9 - 450mg Lithium

Fatigued / heavy head

Charlie had friends over to play basketball 

12 - lunch 

730 - 

9 - lithium 225mg 

10 - 5mg valium 

11 - sleep

5/27/18

12 - woke - anxiety

3 - woke - anxiety 

5 - woke - anxiety in chest

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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On 5/25/2018 at 9:59 PM, Dabhob33 said:

I’m so sick of all the negativity surrounding the benzo taper/wd I’m going through.   I have the horror stories stuck in my head about how devastating it is.   I feel as if I have ptsd, I’m worried so much.  There are people who are working through their taper, taking care of their family.  I have this belief that everyone is on the verge of killing themselves bc of their symptoms.   I have myself so worked up.  Unbelievable.  I hope others going through this are finding peace.  I’m just done with the negativity.  

 

Hey Dabhob, 

 

So sorry you have a lot of anxiety at the moment. 

 

Yes, reading all the horror stories can take its toll. There are some good articles and threads on this site though that can help us to keep coping. Some things people write are so relatable as everyone is going through this same process.

 

I read the article entitled Victim Mentality by Apathetic today. It’s under Symptoms n Self Care. It was really good if you want to check it out.

 

Hang in there my fellow survivor

 

 

Been on APs, benzos, ADs and opiates, for chronic pain. Had Akathisia in the past that made me suicidal. Still on Seroquel. 2019:➡️ March10=7.25mg ✔️ April17=7.0✔️ June5=6.75✔️ July14=6.50✔️ Aug28=6.25✔️ Oct10=6.20  ✔️ Oct21=6.0✔️ Dec16=5.80 ✔️ 2020➡️ Jan 21=5.60 ✔️ April2=5.40 ✔️ May29=5.20 ✔️ Aug14= 5.0 ✔️Sep29=4.80✔️2021➡️ Jan31=4.60 mg✔️ April24=4.40mg✔️Jul17=4.30mg ✔️ Aug 28=4.20 ✔️ Oct 11=4.15✔️Nov1=4.10 ✔️ Nov21= 4.05✔️ Dec13= 4mg ✔️2022 ➡️ Jan8=3.95✔️ Jan31=3.90✔️ March2=3.85 ✔️ April4=3.80 ✔️ June16=3.75✔️ July26=3.70✔️ Sep2=3.65✔️ Oct21=3.60 ✔️ Dec8=3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️ March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor.

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2 minutes ago, Carmie said:

 

Hey Dabhob, 

 

So sorry you have a lot of anxiety at the moment. 

 

Yes, reading all the horror stories can take its toll. There are some good articles and threads on this site though that can help us to keep coping. Some things people write are so relatable as everyone is going through this same process.

 

I read the article entitled Victim Mentality by Apathetic today. It’s under Symptoms n Self Care. It was really good if you want to check it out.

 

Hang in there my fellow survivor

 

 

 

 

Thank you so much Carrmie!  I will look up the article right now. 

All the best to you!   I’m head to listen...

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/25/18

1215 - woke

230 - woke 162mg Tylenol pain

445 - woke - extremely anxious in chest and feet 

8  - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops /  omega / probiotic

Doze and wake in panic 

9 - 450mg Lithium

9 - heavy anxiety in chest and heavy head

12 - lunch 

1 - worst I’ve felt in a looong time.  Feeling extremely suicidal still.   Fatigued. Feel trapped by benzo wd and depression and physical pain from last 2 yrs.   

6 -  pizza - ugh

730 - 

9 - lithium 225mg 

10 - 5mg valium 

10 - sleep

5/26/17

3 - woke

6 - woke - some anxiety in chest

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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5/27/18

12 - woke - anxiety

3 - woke - anxiety 

5 - woke - anxiety in chest 

8  - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops /  omega / probiotic

9 - 450mg Lithium

Agitated / depressed / fatigued / head pressure

12 - lunch 

1 - 162mg Tylenol headache 

130 - magnesium spray on feet (they ache/burn)

3 - movie with family - SOLO

6 - Chinese restaurant 

830 - cavs game 

9 - lithium 225mg 

10 - 5mg valium 

11 - sleep

5/28/18

3 - woke

6 - woke - anxiety in chest / stomach

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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5/28/18

3 - woke

6 - woke - anxiety in chest / stomach 

8  - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops /  omega / probiotic

9 - 450mg Lithium

Sick and tired of laying on the couch - but extremely agitated - I have to start pushing 

- thinking of suicides / what will keep

me from doing the same?  Will it get that much harder as i drop?   Listened to Geraldine Burns podcast.   Frightened me a bit. Is suicide a rarity or something that happens a lot in Benzo/ssri wd?

12 - lunch 

1 - on couch - feel agitated

2 - Memorial Day picnic

3 - feeling depressed even with all the people / Feet burning

6 - I was more social as the day went on / Feet were burning 

9 - lithium 225mg 

10 - 5mg valium 

11 - sleep

5/29/18

430 - woke

630 - woke - anxious

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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19 minutes ago, Dabhob33 said:

Sick and tired of laying on the couch - but extremely agitated - I have to start pushing 

- thinking of suicides / what will keep

me from doing the same?  Will it get that much harder as i drop?   Listened to Geraldine Burns podcast.   Frightened me a bit. Is suicide a rarity or something that happens a lot in Benzo/ssri wd?

 

I don't think suicide is common during withdrawal. The majority of people, even those of us who went through hell, come out the other side alive and maybe not perfect, but much, much better. 

 

Again, I would caution against seeking out these types of stories and really work to program your brain and body in ways that will make neuroplasticity work in your favor. Please see this short 2 minute clip about "the dark side of neuroplasticity":

 

Norman Doidge - The Dark Side of Neuroplasticity video (2 minutes)

 

I know it can be comforting to seek out people who feel as bad as you do to validate your experience, but that can also backfire and dig deep pathways in your brain leading to that "dark side of neuroplasticity". 

 

It's important to let your brain and your nervous system know that you are fine and that you will recover and go onto have a wonderful life with your family. 

 

30 minutes ago, Dabhob33 said:

Will it get that much harder as i drop?

 

Hopefully it will get better, since it's possible you're dealing with a paradoxical reaction. Valium has a half-life of up to 200 hours (8 days), so it's too soon to tell if your most recent reduction is helping with any paradoxical symptoms, so please do as much self care as you can and avoid any stories that may trigger.

 

 

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5/29/18

430 - woke

630 - woke - anxious

8  - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops /  omega / probiotic

9 - 450mg Lithium

12 - lunch

3 - charlie guitar lessons

Woke up from brief nap screaming.   

Been so agitated, anxious when doing anything. 

7 - charlie baseball practice 

9 - lithium 225mg 

10 - 5mg valium 

11 - sleep

5/30/18

5 - woke - slight agitation / burn

 

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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5/30/18

5 - woke - slight agitation 

630 - woke

Kids fighting - made me very anxious

8  - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops /  omega / probiotic

9 - 450mg Lithium

12 - lunch

12 - psychotherapist - good session 

1 - Ran errands  triggered agitation and burning  (office max and music store).   When I feel this way I get hopeless/suicidal.  Spoke with my sister Kathleen 

5 - Charlie’s baseball game - heavy head / hurt a lot throughout body. 

Had a heart to heart with Sydney about friendship and the great core of friends she has.   

9 - lithium 225mg 

10 - 5mg valium 

11 - sleep

5/31/18

1 - woke 

3 - woke

430 - woke

530 - woke

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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5/31/18

1 - woke 

3 - woke

430 - woke

530 - woke

8  - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops /  omega / probiotic

9 - 450mg Lithium

11 - Dr Cheryl Hammes - Naturopath - getting a sleep study done - referee to sleep specialist.  Getting macronutrient bloodwork done.  Not meant to “cure” anything but ensure I’m eating well.  Discussed diet.   No additional supplements. 

12 - lunch 

1 -  agitated / going to the store gives me angst 

7 - Bill came over to watch game 

9 - lithium 225mg 

10 - 5mg valium 

6/1/18

12 - sleep - wearing apnea mouthpiece 

1 - woke

4 - woke

5 - woke

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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6/1/18

12 - sleep - wearing apnea mouthpiece 

1 - woke

4 - woke

5 - woke

My and Ali’s 13 yr anniversary 

8  - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops /  omega 

9 - 450mg Lithium

11 - doze off - woke in panic a few seconds later

12 - lunch 

4 - doze off again.  Same results 

5 - my parents came over for dinner 

6 - dinner - pizza

9 - lithium 225mg 

10 - 5mg valium 

11 - sleep - wear apnea mouthpiece

6/2/18 

230 - woke - nervous about taper / agitated

430 - woke

530 - woke - anxiety in stomach and chest

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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Congrats on 13 years together. That's great. 

 

A sleep study is a really good idea. We really don't know what's going on in our bodies when we're sleeping, so it can give really good information that we might not otherwise get.

 

2020: After 18+ years (entire adult life) on Paxil, a dangerous doctor-led "taper" in 2015, and four years tapering off the last 1 mg thanks to SA and the Brassmonkey slide, 

I AM COMPLETELY FREE OF PAXIL! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Forever.

 

2021: Began conservative, proper, CNS-respecting taper of Zoloft, led by the only expert on me -- me. Making own liquid. 5-10% plus holds.

2022: Holding on Zoloft for now. Current dose 47 mg. Hanging in, hanging on. Severe protracted PAWS, windows and waves. While I may not be doing "a lot" by outside standards, things are graaaaadually getting better

 

Yoga (gentle to medium); walks; daily breath practice; nutrition, fruits/veg; nature; water; EastEnders (lol); practicing self-compassion, self-care; boundaries; connection; allowing feelings; t r u s t ing that I, too, will heal. (--> may need to be reminded of this.)

"You are not alone, and this is not the end of your story." - Baylissa

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Thank you SkyBlue!   

Imhabe a mouthpiece for the apnea.   It helps keep me from snoring.    I’m nervous to do the study.   I’m somewhat agoraphobic to even go to a Dr appt, let alone stay overnight hooked up to wires.   Not to mention my poor sleep.   Wish me luck.  Hope all is well with you. 

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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On 5/29/2018 at 9:06 AM, Shep said:

 

I don't think suicide is common during withdrawal. The majority of people, even those of us who went through hell, come out the other side alive and maybe not perfect, but much, much better. 

 

Again, I would caution against seeking out these types of stories and really work to program your brain and body in ways that will make neuroplasticity work in your favor. Please see this short 2 minute clip about "the dark side of neuroplasticity":

 

Norman Doidge - The Dark Side of Neuroplasticity video (2 minutes)

 

I know it can be comforting to seek out people who feel as bad as you do to validate your experience, but that can also backfire and dig deep pathways in your brain leading to that "dark side of neuroplasticity". 

 

It's important to let your brain and your nervous system know that you are fine and that you will recover and go onto have a wonderful life with your family. 

 

 

Hopefully it will get better, since it's possible you're dealing with a paradoxical reaction. Valium has a half-life of up to 200 hours (8 days), so it's too soon to tell if your most recent reduction is helping with any paradoxical symptoms, so please do as much self care as you can and avoid any stories that may trigger.

I’ve been feeling awful of late with main symptoms:

- toxic sleep - doze off for a few seconds and wake in panic.    The awful feeling sticks with me for hours.  

- extreme depression 

- constant pain - all over body - like someone has a lighter on my skin 

- agitation - no patience for anything - not even for what should be pleasurable 

 

I want to frame this in a positive manner so badly.  I watch videos of people who are successfully tapering and despite the pain they see the end game.    I don’t see it.   I want to see it.  

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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20 minutes ago, Dabhob33 said:

I want to frame this in a positive manner so badly.  I watch videos of people who are successfully tapering and despite the pain they see the end game.    I don’t see it.   I want to see it.  

 

This is good, Dabhob. This is very good and it's sending the right message to your mind/body. 

 

"Wanting to see it" means you're sending the message to your mind/body that you are "expecting to see it" and that's a very powerful message. 

 

Thank you for clarifying where your mind is at. I look at that the same way as a child who is "wanting to learn" long division and is struggling, but wants to get there. That's much different than a child who "gives up". 

 

You're in struggling mode, but your intention is clear.  

 

I think once you catch a break,  just catch your breath with a partial window, just let a little light in, you'll start to see the end game. 

 

Let us know how it goes with the sleep study. 

 

 

 

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6/3/18

 

4 - woke - anxious

5 - woke 

8  - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops /  omega 

9 - 450mg Lithium

10 - charlie soccer game.   Won 

Extremely depressed and agitated. Worried about sleep and taper.   Heavy head and eyes.  Not social through this whole experience.  Exhausted. 

12 - lunch  

1 - head squeeze / anxious stomach / achey body 325mg Tylenol / exhausted - feel fatigued most days but afraid to close my eyes due to “toxic naps”.  

2 - thoughts slowed down - a bit better 

4 - charlie soccer game - feel awful / feel need to go to hospital.  Body hurts badly.   Incredible agitation 

6 - dinner

730 - drifted off / panic

9 - lithium 225mg / 5mg Valium  

10 - wear apnea mouthpiece - 500mg extra strength Tylenol  - big headache

11 - sleep

6/4/18 

2 - woke - anxiety 

Ruminated about benzo withdrawal .  Can’t get mind to stop.  Woke in panic when drifting off.  

Didn’t go back to sleep. 

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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6/4/18 

2 - woke - anxiety 

Ruminated about benzo withdrawal .  Can’t get mind to stop.  Woke in panic when drifting off.  

Didn’t go back to sleep.  

8  - breakfast -valium 5mg/ eye drops /omega 3

9 - 450mg Lithium

10 - psychiatrist - I need to work on acceptance of my situation per doctor. 

No sleep last night - tried napping before appt - panic as I drifted off.  Extremely agitated and depressed.  Rumination about sleep, taper. Thoughts of death.   Pain over body.  Exhausted. 

12 - lunch 

2 - talked with David powers for 3 hrs

6 - dinner

730 - Tylenol 500mg headache and leg /Feet muscle ache 

8 - fell asleep   

12 - woke - lithium 225mg / 5mg Valium / wear apnea mouthpiece

6/5/18

245  woke 

430 woke - anxious

6 - woke - extremely low anxious.   Drift off wake in panic.  

 

 

 

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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6/5/18

245  woke 

430 woke - anxious

6 - woke - extremely low anxious.   Drift off wake in panic.  

8  - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops /  omega 

9 - 450mg Lithium

Not as depressed, but more agitated and anxious in stomach/chest. Worried about sleep and taper.   Heavy head and eyes.  Exhausted. 

12 - lunch  

1 - Appt with Dr.   Arranging new home sleep study for Aug to see if mouth piece is working.  Also suggested CBT therapy with sleep specialist/psychologist.   Will it help?   Very agitated and toxic feeling over body for a few hours. 

6 - dinner

9 - fell asleep

12 - lithium 225mg / 5mg Valium  / wear apnea mouthpiece

6/6/18 

315 - woke

530 - woke

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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6/6/18

315 - woke

530 - woke - anxious panic when trying to fall back to sleep

8  - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops /  omega 

9 - 450mg Lithium

Laid on couch.  Anxious in chest.  Depressed.  Agitated

12 - lunch  

2 - Dentist - teeth cleaning - heavy head and extremely agitated. Very Depressed  feel like crying. 

6 - dinner

7 - Paul baseball game / Slanina’s came over for game - felt good talking to joe.  Came over to watch cavs game. 

9 -  lithium 225mg / 5mg Valium

12 - sleep - wear apnea mouthpiece

6/7/18 

345 - woke - a little panic 

Up rest of night - drift off and panic - brutal 

 

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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6/7/18

345 - woke - a little panic 

Up rest of night - drift off and panicked

8  - breakfast -valium 5mg /eye drops / omega 3 

This insomnia is too much.   Extremely agitated. 

9 - 450mg Lithium

12 - lunch  - went to my parents with charlie to help them with some things around the house.   Feel like crying.   Worried about lack sleep and Benzo wd.  Agitated.   Head hurts / tight 

2 - 500mg Tylenol 

5 - anxiety in chest and stomach / agitation

6 - dinner

9 -  lithium 225mg / 5mg Valium

10 - sleep - wear apnea mouthpiece

6/8/18 

1 - woke

In and out of sleep every 15 mins (panic)

7 - up

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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6/8/18

1 - woke

In and out of sleep every 15 mins (panic)

7 - up

8  - breakfast -valium 5mg /eye drops / omega 3 

This insomnia is too much.   Extremely agitated. 

9 - 450mg Lithium

11 - 1 mile hike with family in Richfield.  Very agitated and depressed.  Screamed at kids for fighting.  Very short patience.  

12 - lunch 

2 - on couch - watching YouTube vids on sleeping.  

6 - dinner

7 - charlie baseball game

830 - Bill over to visit

9 -  lithium 225mg / 5mg Valium

10 - sleep - wear apnea mouthpiece

6/9/18 

12 - woke

3 - woke - feel agitated 

4 - woke

530 - woke - anxiety - surge - very uncomfortable.  Have had this for months, almost a year. 

 

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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6/9/18 

12 - woke

3 - woke - feel agitated 

4 - woke

530 - woke - anxiety

8  - breakfast -valium 5mg /eye drops / omega 3

9 - 450mg Lithium

12 - lunch 

11 - Kids screaming 

2 - feeling down, but anxious.  

6 - dinner at o Charley’s with 4 of us

9 -  lithium 225mg / 5mg Valium

10 - sleep - wear apnea mouthpiece

1145 - woke 

6/10/18 

330 - woke - raspy throat / nose running

430 - woke

730 - woke

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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6/10/18 

330 - woke - raspy throat / nose running

430 - woke

730 - woke 

8  - breakfast -valium 5mg /eye drops / omega 3

9 - 450mg Lithium

12 - lunch 

1 - agitation / depressed 

11 -  worried about work; worried about rest of taper; fatigued ; body aches / right thigh twitching 

3 - Raymonds over for chris and del’s anniversary / very depressed.  Heavy headed. 

9 -  lithium 225mg / 5mg Valium

10  - wear apnea mouthpiece 

12 - sleep

6/11/18

445 - woke

6 - woke - anxious about taper - can I do it.  Will I ever feel better again?

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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6/11/18 

445 - woke

6 - woke - anxious about taper - can I do it.  Will I ever feel better again?

8  - breakfast -valium 5mg /eye drops / omega 3

9 - 450mg Lithium

12 - lunch 

NEW - feeling consistent twitches in right top of thigh

1 - Kids dentist - extremely agitated 

2 - syd sewing lesson - got lost - afotat d 

3 - charlie guitar lesson - felt a bit calmer

7 - dropped off Syd for running - felt

agitated.  Feel I should be running.  Guilt.  

9 -  lithium 225mg / 5mg Valium

10  - sleep - didn’t wear apnea mouthpiece - fell asleep

6/12/18

4 - woke

630 - woke

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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6/12/18 

4 - woke (took remaining 2.5mg valium bc fell asleep)

630 - woke 

8  - breakfast -valium 5mg /eye drops / omega 3

9 - 450mg Lithium

- went to cvs to get meds.   Body burning.  What is going on?

12 - lunch 

- feeling consistent twitches in right top of thigh

- spoke with Benzo friend Robin 

1 - psychotherapist

3 - dozed off for a while.   Felt crummy when woke up.  At least slept a little

7 - putt putt w family - felt anxious agitated 

9 -  lithium 225mg / 5mg Valium

10  - sleep - apnea mouthpiece 

6/13/18

4 - woke

 

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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Is anyone working with (and can recommend) a psychiatrist or other doctor in relation to their taper (Benzo and/or AD) in the Cleveland, Ohio area?   

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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 6/13/18 

4 - woke - realized I didn’t take 2.5mg valium yesterday

8  - breakfast -valium 5mg /eye drops / omega 3

9 - 450mg Lithium

10 - took Kids and bikes to Raymond’s

Very depressed, yet anxious 

12 - lunch 

1 - bloodwork for macronutrients

- feeling horrible.   Worried about taper.  So depressed.   Can I make it through taper and withdrawal?  So many people committing suicide.  Body constantly feels irritated.  Not sure what vitamins to take.   Will they exacerbate the benzo wd?

5 - charlie baseball game - talked with chip 

9 -  lithium 225mg / 5mg Valium

10  - sleep - apnea mouthpiece 

6/14/18

315 - woke

530 - woke

Dabhob33

- Pristiq  25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017.  Last dose 25mg  December 20, 2017  - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg.

- 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper)

- 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium)  started May 1 2017.  Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper.  Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018).  Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper.  

Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg

Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018

Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017  Tested on July 13, 2018  .60 mmol/L result.  Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L

 

Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg).  Last taken on July 5, 2018.  Don’t plan on continuing to take.  

 

I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI).   Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me.   Is it still affecting me?

 

 
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