Posted by jimbobwe64 on April 25, 2007, at 12:04:47
In reply to Re: Jim and Tired of Panic sugar cravings, posted by Maritza on April 17, 2007, at 23:10:27
Hi, Maritza. Thanks for the post. It's been a really long struggle, however, I think I'm finally starting to see the light of day. There are still some "Cloudy" days ahead, but they're getting less and less as the weeks and months go by.
First of all, I'd like to say, I'm sorry to hear that you're yet another "Victim" of the Anti-Depressant/Sleep war. To this day I don't know why Uneducated GP's (general practioner Docs) prescribe these for sleep. A well informed and qualified psychologist would never do that, I'm pretty sure. However, they seem to be few and far between, don't they.
As for cholesterol, while I was taking Remeron, I'm really amazed that my level was fine, as I had extreme, and I do mean extreme, cravings for carbohydrates (refined sugars). This fact I'm sure would have eventually led me to have high levels of bad cholesterol.
Over the last 2 months (which I find has helped immensely) I cut out my refined sugars almost completely. It's extremely tough, but, I've found it to be the only way to keep any of the symptoms at bay. There is no easy solution other than that, from what I've found. As well I haven't had any alcohol for almost a year now, and I've found that to help.
Here is a website that I've found recently that has been helping me to understand a lot about what I'm going through with the "withdrawal" process. I have a feeling that it will help a lot of you out there.
antidepressantsfacts.com/reaction.htm
As for weaning, you will learn that with most people (so I've observed), you will have to take it really slowly. What I did (with the psych's advise) was to cut the pill in quarters and reduce the dosage by 1/4 for each month period. Keep in mind that I was on AD's for over 11 years.
If you have a look at this website, you will learn that taking most herbal aides (while on withdrawal) will do more to harm your sense of normalcy than to help. This includes things like St. John's Wort, 5-HTP etc (anything that adds additional serotonin). This doesn't mean that you can't try these things after your withdrawal process is complete, as I plan to resume my St. John's Wort (it really works for me).
As for the Chest Pains and palpitations, yes, I've definitely had them, but, only if I tried to wean too fast or forgot to take the daily dosage. It doesn't take much.
There were a few days, when I was extremely "weepy", yikes. And days where I just could not get out of bed whatsoever. I still get the weepiness once in a while, but at a very, very minimal rate and the intervals between are much larger.
And I guess that one of the most important things to help is "Diet, diet, diet". Having a truly balanced diet daily will definitely be of assistance.
But, you'll find everything important to know on that websites. There are other websites similar to this, but I think this is the best one.
If you would like to know more about what I've been through, by all means ask. I'd be more than happy to "Scare" you some more, lol. Just kidding, I'm eager to help.
Hope things improve for you.
Jim
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