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Protracted Withdrawal from ssri
I had painful nightfalls with severe burning. Antibiotics helped temporarily but symptoms returned.A GP referred me to a psychiatrist who prescribed Paraxotine for longterm and was on it for 14years later he moved abroad.Over time I developed weight gain & sexual dysfunction, so before marriage I consulted another psychiatrist for stoping it.He tapered it in 2 weeks.After stopping I had severe withdrawal symptoms:insomnia, brain zaps, panic and akathisia. These began only after stopping the medication but were misdiagnosed as anxiety, and I was prescribed multiple medicines including SNRIs, benzos and antipsychotics which caused adverse and paradoxical reactions.Reinstating Paroxetine after 7 months worsened them further. I developed hypersensitivity to psychiatric medicines and also antibiotics. Currently only on Clonazepam 0.5 mg; severe insomnia persists. I found many similar online cases after rapid SSRI taper and respectfully request help evaluating possible protracted withdrawal.
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It’s very common for mental distress to manifest as physical symptoms—what we call the mind-body connection. Your nervous system is likely in a state of 'high alert,' which affects everything from your sleep to your digestion.
As a psychiatrist, I look at the whole picture—your physical health, your environment, and your neurochemistry. Understanding these links is the first step toward relief. I invite you to a consultation where we can break down these symptoms scientifically and build a management plan that works for your specific lifestyle."
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Likely SSRI discontinuation syndrome due to rapid Paroxetine taper after long-term use.
Advice:
• Avoid frequent medication changes.
• Consider very slow stabilization strategy with a psychiatrist (sometimes low-dose SSRI/Fluoxetine).
• Focus on sleep routine and anxiety regulation.
• Symptoms usually improve gradually with time and careful management.
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More than SSRI tapering it is likely reemergence of underlying psychiatric condition which needs to be treated appropriately. It is easier to maintain with a medication than to treat relapse which occurs after a medication withdrawal and which may not respond to the same one or even others. It takes time. Wishing you a speedy recovery
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Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment
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