Posted by Sunbath on September 15, 2009, at 10:52:43
In reply to Re: Zoloft withdrawal (how long), posted by dvskitten on September 15, 2009, at 10:02:57
Hi dvskitten and welcome :)
Sorry that you are going through this too! You even have to work which I don't need at the moment which I'm very grateful about.
Yes, this dizziness is a really strange feeling.. there's nothing to compare it to.. but I felt MUCH MUCH worse when I tried to come off effexor or paxil.. there were real zaps (electrical sensations), but back then I don't remember it lasting for more than a week!
What's your reason to discontinue Zoloft BTW?(Would be very interested)You surely read what Philippa, Maxime and Scott answered me and suggested doing about the problems: Philippa: "I'd bite a small piece off every few days.." and Scott: "I take only as much medication as is necessary to get rid of the symptoms, even if I need to take micro-doses 3-4 times a day.. "
As I don't want to prolong the washout period (sooo eagerly awaiting the parnate trial..) that's not something I consider doing right now (but I would if it was more serious and/or I had to work)
What do you think of it?Taking a tiny bit of a tablet every or every 2nd day or so?Do you also experience nightmares? I had some strong ones the last days.. but maybe that's because of the noctamid I was taking.. I dunno..
Also it's very strange but I'd sware that I felt some kind of short lasting euphoria especially in the evenings the first few days when I quit cold.. (I first thought it was the rhodiola I tried out once, but now I think it was the rapid change of brain chemistry fallowing the cold turkey). Also my mood is swinging from bad to good more than a few times/day even now (something I hadn't had during my SSRI period at all).. When I'm feeling good it's a feeling of not being quite there.. it's a strange feeling, certainly not normal.. did/do you also experience something like that?I wish you all the best!! May those annoying symptoms disappear soon! Good luck!
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