Gettingbetternow
15-01-17, 12:41
I have been on 40mg for as long as I can remember and decided to go cold turkey. I've read some awful stories about withdrawals but wanted to share mine. I had my final tablets a week ago and despite what I've read it's been relatively trouble free. Today I have needed the toilet several times and have a bit of headache and I'm aching but not enough to even warrant paracetamol.
I don't feel emotional or weepy (yet) but to be honest would welcome a few tears as I havnt cried for a very long time. In fact I havnt felt much for a very long time. My libido is ok too.
I've cut out junk food as I have a tendency to eat copious amounts of chocolate crisps etc.
I also gained 4st over the years I've been on this medication. Please note I am not advocating for cold turkey for everyone as it's a personal choice but I am quite shocked that I'm not experiencing the horrors that others seem to. The worst thing to happen so far is weird dream last night I woke up and genuinely thought that someone had their arm around my neck but knew that it was just a dream despite it feeling extremely real. I'm struggling to sleep but have always had insomnia so I can deal with that but in fact I've had a burst of energy today. I wonder if anyone else withdrew with minor symptoms like mine??
I don't feel emotional or weepy (yet) but to be honest would welcome a few tears as I havnt cried for a very long time. In fact I havnt felt much for a very long time. My libido is ok too.
I've cut out junk food as I have a tendency to eat copious amounts of chocolate crisps etc.
I also gained 4st over the years I've been on this medication. Please note I am not advocating for cold turkey for everyone as it's a personal choice but I am quite shocked that I'm not experiencing the horrors that others seem to. The worst thing to happen so far is weird dream last night I woke up and genuinely thought that someone had their arm around my neck but knew that it was just a dream despite it feeling extremely real. I'm struggling to sleep but have always had insomnia so I can deal with that but in fact I've had a burst of energy today. I wonder if anyone else withdrew with minor symptoms like mine??