Nikki Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Alto can you explain a little bit about this part of the brain? I was reading that this is where anxiety stems from. What medications are 'supposed' to address this area of the brain, and what are the chemicals in this area? How does WD affect this part of the brain? Kind of a Tall Order Alto Would greatly appreciate whatever you know. Alto there is a link from Tom in Finding Meaning "Let's Talk Anxiety" and I am learning alot and practicing it. The worst anxiety I've had is from WD. Anyone out there having this problem click on the link. Hugs and thanks Intro: http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/1902-nikki-hi-my-rundown-with-ads/ Paxil 1997-2004 Crossed over to Lexapro Paxil not available at Pharmacies GSK halted deliveries Lexapro 40mgs Lexapro taper (2years) Imipramine Imipramine and Celexa Now Nefazadone/Imipramine 50mgs. each 45mgs. Serzone 50mgs. Imipramine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Emeritus Skyler Posted May 22, 2012 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted May 22, 2012 Hi Niki.. you might want to start reading here. As always, LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! A proud supporter of the 10% (or slower) rule. Requip - 3/16 ZERO Total time on 25 years. Lyrica: 8/15 ZERO Total time on 7 or 8 yrs.BENZO FREE 10/13 (started tapering 7/10) Total time on 25 years. Read my intro thread here, and check the about me section. "No matter how cynical you get, it's almost impossible to keep up." Lily Tomlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Altostrata Posted May 22, 2012 Administrator Share Posted May 22, 2012 Thanks, Schuyler. This is a big subject and I'm not qualified to produce the definitive explanation. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbarannamated Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Tall order, even for "Alto" (little play on Spanish definition!). Most importantly, the Central Nervous System, autonomic NS, Sympathetic NS and ParaSNS govern the entire body, not just the brain - something that most doctors forget when prescribing "CNS" drugs. Pristiq tapered over 8 months ending Spring 2011 after 18 years of polydrugging that began w/Zoloft for fatigue/general malaise (not mood). CURRENT: 1mg Klonopin qhs (SSRI bruxism), 75mg trazodone qhs, various hormonesLitigation for 11 years for Work-related injury, settled 2004. Involuntary medical retirement in 2001 (age 39). 2012 - brain MRI showing diffuse, chronic cerebrovascular damage/demyelination possibly vasculitis/cerebritis. Dx w/autoimmune polyendocrine failure.<p>2013 - Dx w/CNS Sjogren's Lupus (FANA antibodies first appeared in 1997 but missed by doc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Thank you Schuyler that was very helpful. Intro: http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/1902-nikki-hi-my-rundown-with-ads/ Paxil 1997-2004 Crossed over to Lexapro Paxil not available at Pharmacies GSK halted deliveries Lexapro 40mgs Lexapro taper (2years) Imipramine Imipramine and Celexa Now Nefazadone/Imipramine 50mgs. each 45mgs. Serzone 50mgs. Imipramine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbarannamated Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I've studied this so many times at different points in my life and my eyes still glaze over in confusion! Pristiq tapered over 8 months ending Spring 2011 after 18 years of polydrugging that began w/Zoloft for fatigue/general malaise (not mood). CURRENT: 1mg Klonopin qhs (SSRI bruxism), 75mg trazodone qhs, various hormonesLitigation for 11 years for Work-related injury, settled 2004. Involuntary medical retirement in 2001 (age 39). 2012 - brain MRI showing diffuse, chronic cerebrovascular damage/demyelination possibly vasculitis/cerebritis. Dx w/autoimmune polyendocrine failure.<p>2013 - Dx w/CNS Sjogren's Lupus (FANA antibodies first appeared in 1997 but missed by doc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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