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Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Nov 16 4:15pm | Replies (724)
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With my doctor, I went from 750 to 0 over the course of about 8 weeks. We went down by 200 each week then used a week per 25 grams the last 100 grams. I had horrible depression about a half hour after taking Seroquel towards the end which was why I went off it in the first place. I'm not sure if you are experiencing that, but it definitely hit me negatively after taking it.
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Thanks so much for sharing! I had physical withdrawal symptoms last night, instead of intense anxiety. It's so unpredictable, and a lot more stressful than I anticipated.
Yes, depression was a factor. I did develop severe depression like symptoms. All were also listed side effects and it was mostly in the morning. The Dopaquel was for sleep, it was the only thing that seemed to work (my doctor preferred a sedative effect rather than continuing heavy sleeping pills).
But, I've made many positive changes in my life since burning out. A lot of situational reasons for suffering are gone, I have tools to help cope and a level of support that I didn't have before. So, I'm hoping I don't need this for sleep anymore (only change there: went from 10 to 7 hours sleep since reducing).
My anxiety isn't terrible today, so it's easier to remind myself that will be worth it in the end. But, hearing others share helps a great deal too. So again, thank you!