Moderator Emeritus Carmie Posted July 18 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted July 18 Dear @direstraits, I’m so very sad that you’ve been struggling so much. I’m sorry you’ve had a stressful life too, I’ve had a lot of trauma in my life also. I didn’t go on meds for that though, I started on these awful meds because of chronic pain. Have you ever tried EFT or FasterEFT? It’s the one thing I’ve found that’s actually helped with trauma. It reduces the emotional component to experiences we’ve had. You still remember what happened, but you don’t have such an emotional charge to it anymore. I do the tapping nearly every day, it helps calm the emotions from whatever is happening in that day too. Of course, it can’t get rid of withdrawals or the neuro emotions from the meds, but it does calm down the cortisol a little bit and helps you think clearer. It helps you become more centred and grounded. I sometimes tap along to ones that are about having a good day. That’s always a good start in the morning. You can tap away the intensity of sadness, anger, resentment, hopelessness, helplessness etc etc. I find tapping along to reluctance videos really good too, they’re great when you’re procrastinating about something. They work so well for me. Again, I’m so very sorry you’re struggling so much, sending you big hugs🤗🤗 1 Seroquel. 2019:➡️ From 7.25mg to 5.80mg. 2020➡️5.60 to 4.80. 2021➡️4.60 to 4.0. 2022➡️3.95 to 3.55. 2023➡️ From 3.50 to 3.25. 2024➡️Jan15=3.20✔️ Feb19=3.15✔️ March26=3.10✔️May1=3.0✔️ June7=3mg✔️ July 15= 2.95✔️ This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor. Link to comment
direstraits Posted July 18 Author Share Posted July 18 Thanks for your post @Carmie 💕 I'll check out the eft Can't write much right now 😔 Sending love and hugs to you dear.❤️🤗 1 went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Mentor Catina7 Posted July 18 Mentor Share Posted July 18 (edited) 48 minutes ago, direstraits said: I'll check out the eft I'm so glad @Carmie mentioned this to you! Yes, if you haven't tried it, definitely look it up. It IS very good for both physical and emotional healing. I've found it to be very helpful in dealing with anxiety. I hope you find it helpful! Here's a link that discusses it in more detail: https://www.thrivingnow.com/tapping-points-and-instructions/ Edited July 18 by Catina7 2 Disclaimer: This is not professional medical advice but is based on personal experience only. 1994 - 2017: Prozac, Cymbalta, Celexa, Paxil, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Seroquel, Buspar, Lorazepam, Xanax, Ambien 2005-present: Trazodone 50 mg 2017: Effexor XR 37.5 >> 75 mg 2020 (March): Began 10% monthly taper of Effexor XR (got down to 12 mg) 2021 (September): Completely crashed. Went back up to 37.5 mg but I kindled myself 2024 (Avg. bead count per capsule is 111): 1/1: -6 | 2/1: -11 | 3/1: -16 | 4/1: -18 | 5/1: -21 | 6/1 -25 | 7/1 HOLD | 8/1 -29 | 9/7 -33 Reasons for starting psych meds: PMDD/Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Other medications: Levothyroxine 75 mcg Supplements: Dr. Berg's Electrolyte Powder on occasion Never give up Holding On with Patience & Endurance Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Carmie Posted July 19 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted July 19 14 hours ago, direstraits said: Thanks for your post @Carmie 💕 I'll check out the eft Can't write much right now 😔 Sending love and hugs to you dear.❤️🤗 Sending love and hugs right back at you❤️🤗 1 Seroquel. 2019:➡️ From 7.25mg to 5.80mg. 2020➡️5.60 to 4.80. 2021➡️4.60 to 4.0. 2022➡️3.95 to 3.55. 2023➡️ From 3.50 to 3.25. 2024➡️Jan15=3.20✔️ Feb19=3.15✔️ March26=3.10✔️May1=3.0✔️ June7=3mg✔️ July 15= 2.95✔️ This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor. Link to comment
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