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I tapered very showly off Benztropine. I am happy to report I have had some mild withdrawals. Hot flushing of the skin, a little itchiness, a lot irritability.
Today is my first day to withdrawal from Seroquel. I am a little bit nervous but I have tapered from 600mg down to 25 mg.
I am no longer going to the dr who perscribed Seroquel........ which in my mind has been very harmful to my well being. I am quite angry with him for his NOT telling me the long lasting side effects of Seroquel. This drug has made my life unrecognizable. As I lowered the dose I began to feel more like myself. My son told me yesterday that in the past four months this was the first time I seemed to him like my old self. There were times I wonder if I ever would find my way back. I will have about 10 days to see how I am withdrawalling from Seroquel..........before I start with the new doctor.which will involve therapy only. I believe I have PTSD and not Bipolar and that the perscribing dr made a hasty diagnosis without really talking to me first about my experiences. I don't know if I am doing the right thing or not.......... I am going off of gut feelings. I know I could no longer tolerate the person I became on this drug.
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I can totally relate with you. However, My Dr prescribed it to me for insomnia. Now I am on a high dose of 400mg to 450mg. For last three months. I am not the same person. My family are extremely afraid for me. I am.scared I will not be able to have my own peaceful sleep again. Geez I only took 5mg of melatonin 3months ago for years. I hope and pray you came off safely. If there is any advice you could give me I would appreciate it. This drug is not for everyone. My experience has been horrible. And we should be able to honestly say that without being shut down. For those it works. I am happy for you. For those life's changed in a negative manner I am deeply sorry for you. May we all find what we are looking for and have the best life possible.
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@lla2019 I could not tolerate the person I had become on those type of medications and Seroquel was one of them. I too am dealing with resentment towards past doctors as well as family members over the harm they did and how they would not listen. Done with that life!!! I do have PTSD and do see therapist at times. I am thankful to be out from under that veil of darkness and I won't go back even with threats. 10 years of my life wasted and harm done to my body and mind that won't heal. I can once again drive and do some of the things I love and enjoy. Physical pain is now the biggest hurdle and about all I can do is crawl under rather than jump. I have the will to live again and do not sit in a fog waiting to die.
I believe you are doing what you need to do for yourself and I do not see it as wrong. Stay with it!!!! Many here will be cheering you on!!