Does anyone suffer from protracted withdrawal

I’m sorry you’re feeling so bad, your symptoms are very similar to mine but for different reasons. I think you might need some more help from your doctor, medication withdrawal can be brutal for some people and can cause undo suffering. My symptoms are due to a covid infection two years ago and it’s been rough but now I feel like it’s easing up more and this is good. I also know how difficult it is to stop medication and deal with withdrawal symptoms, mine are due to benzodiazepines. I hope that you will start to feel better soon, it usually improves with time but if it doesn’t then you should see your doctor for help, best wishes.

To @frouke
Thank you for your reply. I am so isolated and have to rely on my husband for everything. I haven’t left the house in weeks as I don’t want my neighbors to see me in this condition. They have no idea what’s going on. I am sure they are wondering where I am as just several weeks ago I used to walk with my husband around our neighborhood greeting everyone as they walked their dogs.

Try not to think about what the neighbours are thinking, I can’t be bothered because there’s nothing I can do about it, I always get reclusive when I’m not well. If the withdrawal is having such a bad effect on you then it’s probably something you need more help with, I know it’s not what you want because they’re just going to use more medication but even if it’s just to get you through the toughest times it will help you stay strong, try using some protein drinks to keep yourself hydrated and get some energy, I use them when I’m feeling weak. I sincerely hope that you feel better soon, please stay connected and let us know how you are doing, best wishes.

Anyone in the group that’s in protracted withdrawal from nortriptyline?

These antidepressant withdrawals are brutal. Trying to find a doctor that understands is near impossible.

Has anyone with these symptoms ever
Gone to the hospital and actually got help.

I've been on Effexor for years and tried coming off it several times. It takes months to slowly taper off this antidepressant. Quitting cold turkey throws your body for a terrible surprise. Each time I tried, my clinical depression was waiting for me. May be that's your problem, you need to be on something. It may be that you go back on the Effexor for a while and then once you've r recovered, taper off of it properly. Research it on Google!

I started on Escitilopram about 3 weeks ago and it’s been horrible from day one, I have so many side effects and my dose is very low because I’m thin and medication sensitive. I never seem to do well with these types of drugs but I need help due to health anxiety, Ativan is my only medication and it’s gotten me through some difficult times with cancer but unfortunately it’s not enough because I need help with depression. I stopped taking the Escitalopram after two hellish weeks but I’m still having strong side effects the doctor prescribed a new medication Paxil and felt it might cancel out the side effects but nothing is for sure as we well know. I took Paxil in my 40’s and it helped me a lot for about a year but I’m in my 70’s now and it may not help me the same, I read that Paxil isn’t very good for seniors but I will try micro dosing and see what happens, medications are sometimes a real pain but what other choices do we have.

@frouke Medications are a real pain but nothing is worse than depression.
Can you imagine what it was like before SSRI’s came on the scene?
Find an SSRI that works and enjoy your life. Depression is a real disease that affects millions of people.

@daveshaw I know you’re right about that, I usually get frustrated with the side effects and and give up trying but I’m determined to persevere with the new medication and keep my fingers crossed for some good results, thank you for your help Dave.