Did you suffer from PSSD after taking antidepressants(SSRI),if you dont mind replying.I am a victim of PSSD

You have learned so much!! That is priceless

11:30 am Pacific time Thank you so much for sharing your withdrawal experience with thoughtfulness, compassion in such an articulate way! I am 69 and have been on Pristique for 8 years. My doc has never suggested a lower dose from 100 nor was I warned of the half-life conundrum. I have been thinking this was all a sinus problem! You have given me information that I can use to begin my titration down and eventually off of Pristique. Many blessings to you.

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WOW... what a story!

Just a quick note to say that I'm missing your podcast...hoping you are well 😊

Cool video idea!

I lost my fondness for music as well... I'm down to 25mg and have started listening and singing to music again and being able to take breaks from people talking at me 24/7.

Erin, I just wanted to let you know you're missed over here. I hope everything is going well for you. 💕

I am about to come off of Pristiq from 50 mg after about six months. Like you had, I have realized the 50 mg isn't cutting it anymore, and I don't want to keep increasing the dose. My boyfriend sent me this video as a sort of "here is what you could expect, and realize everything is going to be ok." After hearing your experience, I am more motivated to come off of Pristiq due to the crutch it has become in only six short months. I'm excited to get my imagination back and to start writing again and playing music again. I am thrilled to learn how to manage my severe anxiety and depression with the help of a good support system, as well as my own support. It's also good to know that the withdrawal will be hell (even more than I have experienced before), even a month after coming off. I am dreading the brain zaps and migraines, but it's necessary if I want to continue down this path. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I can't tell you how helpful and reassuring it is to hear--from someone who knows--that it is really going to be ok.

Watching this video because my psychiatrist placed me on this today. I am 40, and while dealing with depression on my own for my entire life, I am accepting that I need to be on this for a while. I don't want to, but I realize that I may need it to help level myself out after a couple of particularly tough years. I think, though, that this reminds me that I don't need to be on it forever. I can get on the 50mg and stay on it until I feel a bit more levelled out (a year or two) and then slowly taper off of it again.

I'm currently on day 13 of cold turkey withdrawal from 200mg of Pristiq 150mg Lamotrigine and 600mg Seroquel for pregnancy and it is absolute HELL....this morning I almost gave up but seeing this video has given me the courage to keep going. So thankyou so much for that! Even though I'm only at day 12 I'm still feeling similarly to you in the way that I feel like I'm meeting myself for the first time in over 10 years (that I've been on the meds) I feel like my brain has been on mute and it's just been set free. I also am a writer and I'm feeling my creativity come back. As horrible as all these withdrawals are, I'm optimistic that it'll be worth it in the end ❤

I added a double knit button band to my April cardigan,I just watched a KZbin tutorial and it turned out great, I love it, don’t think anyone would notice about the stitches travelling opposite ways personally.x❤

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I cried listening about panic attacks in childhood. As did I. This was 55 years ago when these issues were never discussed. I am getting a huge lump in my throat right now. I was 27 before i was ever even diagnosed and put on a tricyclic antidepressant which really did help. Over next 40 years ive been on and off several different ones...Prozac, Paxil, Lexapro, Cymbalta, Seroquel, then sometimes Klonapin, Xanax (those I realize aren't a long term solution too dangerous). I currently take Remeron 15mg for sleep and PA wants me to use Pristiq at 25mg x released and am scared. I don't see why shes phasing out Remeron because i have Fibromyalgia chronic pain related insomnia. Ive read Pristiq can give a hard x with insomnia.

Thank you. I’m just getting on Prestiq. I took 50 mg dose for 4 days and I felt very jittery. I talked to the doctor and she pres robed me 25mg. I’m taking it for the first time e today. I really appreciate you sharing everything and I will definitely be mindful of your experience. I did read the other day that it’s been determined that dosages above 50mg doesn’t have any significant benefits. Maybe it hadn’t been studied as much when you were upping your dosage. Thanks again and God bless you dear, you are beautiful and you spoke clear and eloquently I enjoyed listening. ❤

This is so interesting! I am a 55-year-old woman, and I have been on and off antidepressants for several years for anxiety. I did a genetic test to see what was a good match for me as far as antidepressants go, and Pristiq was my best match. I have been on it for a year and have gained almost 30 pounds. I also struggled with very intense dreams. Some other antidepressants I have tried gave me very violent scary dreams. That didn’t happen with this medication but it did give me intense dreams. I felt like I was having a movie in my dreams every night. I also was very fatigued during the day, I was on 50 mg as the highest dose. I never really thought about it affecting my creativity but now that you brought it up, I can see that it has I used to be a very creative person and loved creative outlets, but I just haven’t had an interest in it. The antidepressants helped me through some very difficult times, but I also did it in combination with therapy and I think the strategies I have learned in therapy will be very helpful in moving forward and getting off of this medication. I weaned myself down and I am in my first week of no medicine. The brain zaps been very difficult to deal with, and some mental fog and stomach upset, but other than that I’m getting through it. When you look up this drug it says it does not cause weight gain. However, when you read some of the forums, it absolutely has caused this for many people that I’ve read. My sister is also on it and my daughter and they have experienced similar problems. We are all getting off of this medication. The thing you said about having to listen to something constantly is also something I have had to do. That is interesting to think it could be from this medication. I have listened to so many Podcasts and audio books! I think I will give silence or music a try again! I am not anti-medication, it really helped me when I needed it. I love how you stated the cost benefit analysis and I think that is a very important thing to consider when thinking about medication. Thank you for sharing your story.❤

Very interesting didn't know much about this topic but glad I watched your video

I was recently put on Pristiq and although didn't want to but did and the first 3 weeks I thought: is this a miracle drug? And quickly that ended! I've only been on it for 6 months and now I am tapering myself off of it. I have PTSD, anxiety, major depression and a chronic spinal disease. My anxiety and total lack of motivation is becoming so much worse

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Can you post a tutorial of the violet sweater you are wearing

I want to get off my pristiq so bad. I’ve been afraid because of the horror stories I’ve heard and even my own family members experiences with it. But I am so sick of the side effects. This video is so encouraging

Yes!! FINALLY! IM NOT ALONE!!! THANK YOU!!

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You should definitely design a long sleeve version of your tank top that you’re wearing

I was on Pristiq for 16 years. Just 2 months ago my psychiatrist suggested that I slowly get off Pristiq and replace it with Wellbutrin. It's been almost 2 weeks since I've taken any Pristiq. I don't feel myself. I cannot place my finger on it, but I feel like something is not right. What should I do?

I'd like to participale in the MKAL! I don't know when it started though. Do WIPs count or did we have to cast on after a specific date?

Not sure if I mentioned this already, but congratulations on your Shrike Cardigan!!!! 🎉🎉🎉 As per your gradient An Italian Autumn Cowl, I’m really into the look of it 😍 I actually wanted to make a gradient/fade one myself, but didn’t find enough yarn in my stash. I’m so looking forward to seeing finished! If you get bored, you could always make it “single wrapped” instead of double wrapped 🤔 The fact that’s already zero degrees where you are makes me shiver! ⛄️ Edit: Ha! I just got to the part where you confess you didn’t read the pattern re: slipped stitch edge 😂 Garter bumps are ok too ❤

Love the new cardigan. Already bought it and would cast on if I wouldn’t have 50 ongoing wipe. But it is in my queue. If your running more cold than usual you might need a thyroid check up. 🥰🥰🥰

Just purchased your Shrike Cardigan...congratulations on a great design. I am looking forward to casting it on. About feeling cold: I have always, always been cold, even lying in the sun on a beach in Hawaii. My suggestion is to wear one or even two hats while indoors. That helps a lot! :-)

Even of I Looooove purple, I thanks the cardigan looks even better in the dark grey! I just trifted a dark blue-purple Alpaca that I will try of I meet gauge with….. Soooo looking forward to this cardigan and the broken ribb!! And now also the KAL!!! 👍❤️🧶❤️

Yeah, another climbing ánd knitter :)

Im not Canadian..so not able to enter. Only for Canadians

I'm trying to knit Joe Batt's Arm, by Jennifer Beale, but so far I can't make much progress. I'm trying to make my yarn work with her gauge and it is thus far not successful, but not I'm too stubborn to give up on my yarn idea yet.

Congratulations on the Shrike pattern release! I purchased it and hope to cast in on in the new year (currently trying to finish all of my wips to get a clean slate for new year cast ons lol!) Loved seeing more progress on the Calico Skies Sweater, and I cannot wait to see what it looks like when the sleeves are done! Those cables are stunning, and that blue is such a statement colour! 😄

Your charcoal Shrike turned out lovely! Also, I really like the gradient on Francesca’s cowl.

As a life-long cold person, I would suggest getting your thyroid checked. Something simple to rule out that could be affecting your circulation.

I added the Shrike cardigan to my favorites. It definitely looks like something I would wear a lot! I'll be on the lookout for the right yarn.

GM Erin We have a beautiful Country and Ontario with so much water I Love it !!❤ Your vest that you are wearing is amazing nice work Can’t wait to see your braided shoulder sweater when finished Arcane Fibre Works love their wool and colours and buy 2 skeins free shipping Alley Cat ❤ Have a great rest of the week !! 😊🥰

Omg I’m so excited about the MAL!! I bought wool from sheeps up in the Yukon when I was there and it’s so precious to me! I’ve also started a Cowichan Sweater out of vintage Canadian White Buffalo wool 🤩🤩🤩🤩

Oh your Calico Skies is gorgeous! I LOVE that cable detail on the shoulders! One of my favourite Canadian dyers is Midknit Cravings, based out of Saskatchewan - they dye up the most gorgeous colourways! Another favourite of mine is Ancient Arts Yarns, they had a yarn base at Knit City Vancouver this year that was grown, spun, and dyed all in Alberta! I think it was only for the event though, can't seem to find the Heritage base on their website unfortunately 😥

Arcane Fibre Works has some beautiful colours.

I really appreciate your disclaimer about how the MAL is not meant to be supporting any type of nationalist agenda! I should really say so too, I understand people's potential discomfort or disquiet with that.

Aaah i love that bright blue 💙 and I’m so glad it’s bring you joy

Color difference = stitch orientation?

OMG - the Calico Skies will be gorgeous, the color and cables are such a beautiful combination! I think I’m in the minority because McCartney’s song Ballroom Dancing is my absolute favorite - it’s so fun and so quirky 😊