MYGRATEskillz:


I wish there was a support group for this sort of situations where we can share things like this and seek help

Drop your number. I’ll hit you up. I think Nairaland should also have a drug side effect group.

bleufaucon:


You need to stop the medications immediately.
Increase the intake of water to help remove the drug gradually..
Increase the intake of plant based diet..
Suspend the consumption of processed foods like fizzy drinks, alcohol (if u indulge in it),
Eat loads of watermelon and if possible chew the seeds...
You can go for an endurance trek at evening time and ensure to get a good sweat ,take a shower of course, slice up some raw onions and go to bed..
You can also try out a steam bath to help exude the poison from ur body (don't be alarmed, that's what drugs really are)
Practice a deep breathing exercise just before you sleep...take a deep breath by inhaling through the nostrils,hold the breath for a few seconds and exhale through the mouth..
This breathing exercise would help to relax you further for a better sleep...
Be patient and diligent and your body would regain it's default mode functions..
When a person is ill and use synthetic drugs,they would have to recover twice,one from the illness and the other from the drug medication.
Using a medication to induce sleep could further disorganise the system so it's better to gradually regain yourself by consuming wholesome plant based food..
You must keep up with the evening endurance trek.. with time the syndromes will dissipate.

I wish you speedy recovery.
As there are very honest medical practitioners one must also be circumspect in all dealings for when you visit a prison establishment, the inmates come from all works of life.

Thanks a lot , straight to the point , this should help me in my healing

Gloriouspraise:
I am having insomnia and getting brain zaps due to anti depressant given to me by a doctor , I sleep just 2 hours at night , and whenever I try to nap in the afternoon, it’s as if my brain is stopping me from that

I really don’t know what to do at this moment , as I am scared of going to the hospital

Above all , be calm and do your NAME!

olarhtunji:


Drop your number. I’ll hit you up. I think Nairaland should also have a drug side effect group.

09028056061

Cool! Same process I followed.

Downloaded a lot of Steven furtrick sermons, Elevation church. A lot of anxiety treatment music from YouTube, Etc. Stay positive!

MeatCentral:
For the guys who started this, I'd like to empathize with you. It's a difficult position to be in. I was in it last year with hightened fear.

First two doctors said it was a panic attack and put me on pills. Final doc finally asked and felt it was coffee withdrawal. I'd tell you what helped me all those nights I could not sleep.

First, companionship. Get someone to talk to don't sleep alone. Second, music. Have some soft music on as you sleep. Third, Google abide youtube and download their sleep meditation. That will help. If you have money you can get their app and pay.

If you are a Christian go on YouTube and download Kenneth Hagins messages or download a full audio of positive thinking by Norman Pearle. All these will calm your mind.

Lastly have a good habit with your phone. Learn to keep it aside quite early. Sorry guys you'd ride it through

FalseProphet1:
I see dark forces around you trying to make you run mad, I see an angel of God standing very close to you to help you, but your sins are making it impossible for him to do anything, I see the mercy of God extended to you, I see you getting back in your feet.

This I have seen.

overseer, nice touch.

Try taking long walks
Eat protein based food
Change your diet to suit your current situation.
Intermittent fasting
If you are still agile try out some gym programs
This is to help with the sleep tho. My 2cent.

wow this is serious, God will see you through

You must have used that drug for too long. It is not good to become dependent on it. Discontinue the drug, go back and complain to the doctor. I think that syndrome will gradually go away. For now you must force yourself to sleep by lying still with your eyes closed in a quiet and shaded room for hours.

Gloriouspraise:




Ok, I slept at 10pm yesterday
I am wide awake now
So is there any improvement on how you feel now, tell me how you feel before , and how you feel now

i had chest pressure, tingling and numbness with mine.
When did this start? and when did you take the last dose? I need to know. You can also add apple cider but do not use too much of it.
And yes i felt better. Especially with the magnesium.

I pray God heals you, OP. Let your doc know how you are feeling. It may be one of the side effects of the drug.

On a lighter note, e reach to dey depressed for this Nigeria, upon all the things we carry in our heads, hearts and mind. More than half of Nigerians are depressed by default.

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ejimatic:
No he did not take Amitriptyline It is certain. I guess he took Lexotan for a long time unprescribed .instead of minimum of 3 to 5 days and 1,5 milligrams. Lexotan has a strong withdrawal symptom of taken for a long time.

Then the headline is misleading..

Ok

Celmax:
You are struggling with two things:
1. The depression
2. The dependence you have developed for the antidepressants.

quote author=Celmax post=105853272]You are struggling with two things:
1. The depression
2. The dependence you have developed for the antidepressants.[/quote]
Ok

ejimatic:
No he did not take Amitriptyline It is certain. I guess he took Lexotan for a long time unprescribed .instead of minimum of 3 to 5 days and 1,5 milligrams. Lexotan has a strong withdrawal symptom of taken for a long time.

The list of drugs I took
Nitrazepam
Amitryptilline
Lexotan
Diazepam

Gloriouspraise:



The list of drugs I took
Nitrazepam
Amitryptilline
Lexotan
Diazepam

. With this combination of drugs you are going to have serious withdrawal symptoms.Additionally why did you take all of them at a times? It is too much please!.Lexotan is causing specifically your present symptoms.You should not take it for a long time.It should be between 3 to 5 days with 1.5 mg . Diazepam ( valium 5 ) can be taken between 3 and 5 days and only to at night .5 mg is enough at a time.If you take it for a long period for a time, you may also be depending on it to sleep . Amitriptyline is the safest of all of them.You can take it for weeks months and years.Nothing wil happen to you and you can stop it at any time.Depending on your age and the depression symptoms you have, you may take 25 mg at a time every day depending on your prescription.If you sleep too much you can break it into two 12 mg . You will be refreshed with this drug. Amitriptyline is a good drug always.My concern is who asked you to take all these drugs together at a time? I believe he is not a medical doctor.Combination of all these drugs is the cause of your present lack of sleep.I advise you use only Amitriptyline for now to control your present unwanted symptoms.You will be fine my brother don't be afraid.Depression and anxiety are not organic diseases but a chemical imbalance in the brain that can be controlled with drug. Most Nigerians are victims and they occur for various reasons.God will be with you .

ejimatic:
. With this combination of drugs you are going to have serious withdrawal symptoms.Additionally why did you take all of them at a times? It is too much please!.Lexotan is causing specifically your present symptoms.You should not take it for a long time.It should be between 3 to 5 days with 1.5 mg . Diazepam ( valium 5 ) can be taken between 3 and 5 days and only to at night .5 mg is enough at a time.If you take it for a long period for a time, you may also be depending on it to sleep . Amitriptyline is the safest of all of them.You can take it for weeks months and years.Nothing wil happen to you and you can stop it at any time.Depending on your age and the depression symptoms you have, you may take 25 mg at a time every day depending on your prescription.If you sleep too much you can break it into two 12 mg . You will be refreshed with this drug. Amitriptyline is a good drug always.My concern is who asked you to take all these drugs together at a time? I believe he is not a medical doctor.Combination of all these drugs is the cause of your present lack of sleep.I advise you use only Amitriptyline for now to control your present unwanted symptoms.You will be fine my brother don't be afraid.Depression and anxiety are not organic diseases but a chemical imbalance in the brain that can be controlled with drug. Most Nigerians are victims and they occur for various reasons.God will be with you .

I don’t wish to go back on any of that drug , so what else can be done

Gloriouspraise:



I don’t wish to go back on any of that drug , so what else can be done

. You made us believe u can't sleep bc of yiur dependence on Lextitan and Valium. Go and use only Amitriptyline. Start with 15 milligrams That means u divide 25 milligrams into two. After three days take 25 millgrams. If you sleep too much you can still reduce it. Take it at 6 or 7 after food .. switch off the light of your room when u are on bed Don't close ur eyes to force sleep. Naturally the sleep will come. Don't be anxious whether you will sleep this night or not ...You will sleep rest assured.