u/Maleficent_Nail_393

Title says it all. Took 25 mg at night on 8/5 and 8/6, and I have been painfully exhausted the past 2 days. I feel like a sleepy blob.

I know it’s been asked before, and it seems like fatigue can be a side effect when starting the med. Question is - when does it go away??

- sleepy blob

Hi! I was in a deep addiction and taking up to 300mg per day until I stopped cold turkey in April. The biggest issue I’ve had since stopping is horrible short term memory, and I am getting concerned at this point.

Examples - I’ll go to text a friend or look something up on the internet and will forget what I wanted to say/type almost immediately before I can write it down. I’ll also forget what was being talked about mid conversation with a friend, or I’ll forget what my therapist originally asked me after I talk for a little bit. I’m constantly needing to ask what we were talking about. Thankfully, those I love are understanding.

Is this something my brain can heal from? Anyone else have experience with this?

I commented “you should probably go home to help your child in crisis” on a stupid dancing in Vermont insta post. All the comments were positive so you know that Lush’s block fingers are working OT this weekend

I’ve been on 100mg for over a year. Doctor suggested an increase due to severe breakthrough anxiety in response to certain triggers. I went right up to 150 last Thursday.

Since then I have been exhausted, anxious, depressed, and really just not feeling like myself. The low motivation sucks too.

What is happening to me 😭 Was 100 to 150 too big of a jump?

I’ve read several posts saying these side effects can happen with dose increases and usually subside, but god it sucks.