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Getting off of Seroquel

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Nov 16 4:15pm | Replies (724)

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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!

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Glad to hear the anxiety is tapering off. I had physical symptoms too, but they passed pretty quickly and my doctor told me they would be out quickly. My evening depressions were actually pointing to a real problem I was having, but the affected thought process was depressive in nature and I was able to cure that by leaving the Seroquel. I wish doctors didn't use Seroquel as a sleep aid as it gives increased appetite which, together with its sedating and emotional blunting qualities, can lead to depression in my opinion. There are lots of other anti-psychotics out there, each with its own flavor. Seroquel is no longer the only option. The problem is that most people don't want to go through a taste buffet of anti-psychotics. I tried 5 different ones in the space of a year, in addition to two different anti-depressants but had time off from work and was able to really analyze how each one made me feel, as well as able to begin to identify when I was being affected by the meds in a negative way. I was also blessed by a good doctor who took everything seriously. My conclusion, after all this, is that the delicate system of the brain is impossible to play with without adverse reactions, but each person has to find one that works best. I can tell you that my current medicine, Latuda, has no side effects at all anymore. I feel so normal that half the time I think I can go off medicine completely, which is a lie. It's from 2010 and is pretty expensive but luckily I live in a place with universal healthcare.