Posted by SLS on February 5, 2009, at 13:52:29
In reply to Re: Long Term SSRI Use Has Destabilzed Me, posted by NewQuestions on February 5, 2009, at 9:35:50
> Assuming it is the glutamatergic pathways, how do I fix it? My most distressing symptons are cognitive decline (memory, abstract reasoning, learning) and lack of energy.
That sounds like depression to me, my friend. Often, we confuse withdrawal for relapse. Is there anything that leads you to believe that you are not experiencing a relapse?
I think using anticonvulsants or benzodiazepines might help mitigate an ongoing withdrawal syndrome if kindling is to be avoided. Actually, a more rational approach is not to let the withdrawal syndrome develop in the first place. I believe this can be done with a flexible-dosing strategy. Please see: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/wdrawl/20081229/msgs/877349.html
Please write back. I'd like to get to the bottom of this.
- Scott
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