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Withdrawal from Lexapro, Welbutrin, Lyrica, prescribed Ziprasidone.

Posted by miss2sassy @miss2sassy, Mar 22, 2016

I am successfully withdrawing from Lexapro, Welbutrin, and Lyrica. Stopped these meds mid December 2015. There are mild side effects but am pleased with progress. I now have mental clarity beyond any hopes over the past 10 years. Yesterday my new new doctor prescribed Ziprasidone HCL 20mg for mild bipolar disorder. I filled the scrip, but have not started the medication. Have been researching the side effects, which are frightening. Am calling the Dr. today to say I will not take this. It seems to me that I am being prescribed medicine for temporary side effects. I am trying to find help for fibromyalgia and think that reducing stress will help. Have had many years of various levels of "trauma" which caused the fibro.
I understand that mental/mood disorders can be difficult to treat but am getting frustrated. I don't feel like I am being heard by the new internist, pain management Dr. or psychiatric physician assistant.

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cdcc | @cdcc | Nov 1, 2018
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@rascal1

I don’t know how to get on the CBD oil site. May I ask what brand you use and where you get it ?

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On FB just search CBD oil. I order mine from Charlottes Web, it’s calked Hemp oil same as CBD chocolate mint flavor. Small bottle $40. I also ordered CBD Oil from Lazarus

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rascal1 | @rascal1 | Nov 1, 2018

@cdcc. Thank you so very much! I’ve done so much reading on CBD but good to know brands others find successful !
The best to you!

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cdcc | @cdcc | Nov 1, 2018
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@rascal1

@cdcc. Thank you so very much! I’ve done so much reading on CBD but good to know brands others find successful !
The best to you!

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Thank you, I’m still struggling

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rascal1 | @rascal1 | Nov 1, 2018
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@cdcc

Thank you, I’m still struggling

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I’m trying to wean off Xanax after being on it for years Drs lead me to believe then that it’s not habit forming so they kept prescribing it. Now physical problems too . I’m still titrating down and life is just not the same.

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rascal1 | @rascal1 | Nov 1, 2018
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@hopeful33250

Hello @rascal1

I agree with @parus, that this is not an easy time for you. I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter, especially as you were recovering from surgery. Her death certainly came at a time when you were most vulnerable.

I would encourage you to also join our discussion group on Grief and Loss. Even though your daughter died a couple of years ago, I feel this discussion group would still be helpful to you.

Here is the link, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/loss-and-grief-how-are-you-doing/, Here you will meet others who have also experienced loss. Feel free to read what others have posted and then post as you are comfortable doing so.

Will you post again and let me know how you are doing?

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I’ve been to grief and reintegration recovery groups which have helped .
I’m still trying to find a group for those trying to wean from Xanax
Do you know?

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Nov 1, 2018
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@rascal1

I’ve been to grief and reintegration recovery groups which have helped .
I’m still trying to find a group for those trying to wean from Xanax
Do you know?

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Hi, @rascal1 - I'd suggest one of the following Mayo Clinic Connect discussions for weaning off of alprazolam (Xanax):

- on weaning off alprazolam (Xanax) specifically, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/going-off-of-xanax

- Since alprazolam (Xanax) is a benzodiazepine, this discussion on weaning off of benzodiazepines, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/protracted-benzo-withdrawal

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cdcc | @cdcc | Nov 2, 2018
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@rascal1

I’ve been to grief and reintegration recovery groups which have helped .
I’m still trying to find a group for those trying to wean from Xanax
Do you know?

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Sorry I have no idea

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rascal1 | @rascal1 | Nov 2, 2018
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@lisalucier

Hi, @rascal1 - I'd suggest one of the following Mayo Clinic Connect discussions for weaning off of alprazolam (Xanax):

- on weaning off alprazolam (Xanax) specifically, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/going-off-of-xanax

- Since alprazolam (Xanax) is a benzodiazepine, this discussion on weaning off of benzodiazepines, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/protracted-benzo-withdrawal

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Thanks much !

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GailBL, Alumni Mentor | @gailb | Nov 9, 2018

For those curious about CBD or THC and wanting information on dosing and different types of medical Marijuana, I recommend
https://healer.com
as a good site for learning. Another way to find products such as "CBD Living Water" is to Google it.

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healthytoday | @healthytoday | Dec 11, 2018

Do you get plenty of sleep? Bi=polar needs more, I get about 12 hrs.

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