Hello H: I'm sorry you're experiencing this difficulty. I don't know how long you were on the med's you've gone off of. But it is true that it can take some time to readjust. Perhaps what you are experiencing is something that will fade with time. If you see a therapist, what you are experiencing may be something that would be worth discussing with that person. If you don't see a therapist, perhaps now is the time.

I was interested in your comment regarding your having learned a technique for containing or at least getting a grip on your emotions. I come from a tradition that takes the perspective one cannot block or contain, ignore or stifle emotions. Trying to do so simply causes them to keep coming back stronger & more frequently. Instead what this tradition advocates is learning to accept unwanted thoughts, feelings & emotions. As it says in my Signature statement below: "In other traditions demons are expelled externally. But in my tradition demons are accepted with compassion." There is one technique you might consider as an alternative to "containment". It is referred to as "compassionate abiding". It's a Buddhist practice. But one doesn't have to be a Buddhist to employ it. Here's a link to a mental-health-oriented description of the practice:

https://mindsetdoc.wordpress.com/201...e-abiding-101/

May it be of benefit.

I see this is your first post here on PC. So... to PsychCentral… from the Skeezyks! May the time you spend here be of benefit.

PsychCentral is a great place to get information as well as support for mental health issues. The more you post, & reply to other members’ posts, the more a part of the community you will become. Plus there are social groups you can join & chat rooms where you’ll be able to connect with other PC members in real time (once your first 5 posts have been reviewed & approved.) Lots of great stuff! So please keep posting!