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Default Jun 19, 2021 at 07:12 AM
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Hey, so I've been on Seroquel for months and want to get off of it I made like a cut from 100mg to 75mg and then tried to cut it to 50mg like the psychiatrist says. Well it was to rapid a taper so I had to do it slower, it's really hard to be certain how much I take coz I take one whole 50mg tablet then cut a 50mg tablet and sometimes it's not cut exactly in half so the tablets are not exact. Anyway, the anger and irritation I have is really overwhelming, like even though I probably have reasons to be angry like an annoying stalker harassing me for 3 years everytime I go to the shop, and I also have debts from a telecommunications company I was never with that I had to report to the cybercrime dot. Net and I also have another $15,000 debt from a Tafe that I pulled out before the census date but they still charged me for the whole course... Well anyway yeah I probably have reason to be angry but it's rage and it feels excessive and the only thing I can point it to is Seroquel because I usually don't have issues with anger. Well anyway, there's a friend I've been friends with for three years called Ben and he's been texting me daily for months complaining about his health daily and would only talk about cars. Well I had ago at him yesterday because I was sick of it and I have mental health issues and to be honest his constant complaining about his health has just been triggering my OCD. So I went ballistic and basically told him to either go to a doctor or to shut the f up. I know I lost my temper and he was apologitic. Well anyway that's not the only thing I find that he does to be irritating, I find myself being on the phone texting him for hours everyday. This has been concerning to my sister who noticed and was worried that I have a phone addiction and that could be adversely affecting me. I think she's right I'm always on it everyday for 8+ plus no lie. So I told him I wanted him not to text me for a week and I'd be busy all week so I couldn't hang. It feels good to have boundaries. I know most people would love to have what I have someone that cares and talks to them daily but I feel he's clingy and often overbearing and always complimenting me, which to be honest just makes me feel weird and embarrassed. I dunno but I think I need to make big overhauls to my friendships like actually try and make friends at Tafe but to be honest I don't know if I want friends. To be honest sometimes I don't even know what the emptiness and irritation is about and it's like really confusing and overwhelming. I don't know if my personality is normal, in fact I don't even know why I'm not able to succeed at life. I think most of it comes down to me being comfortable with my addictions even though there destructive. I know this is a long post and I wanna thank who's still reading. Any advice types for the Seroquel anger I have and friendship advice? Thanks guys
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Default Jun 19, 2021 at 03:59 PM
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Sorry you're having a hard time coming off Seroquel.

I'm no expert on relationships, but was just wondering if you've talked to a therapist about it. Maybe you can help figure out what you want from friendships.
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It's okay to not know if you want friends. Maybe you could start off just making some acquaintances, like doing stuff with new people or getting friendly with people in your class?
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Default Jun 20, 2021 at 01:59 PM
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Hey, so I've been on Seroquel for months and want to get off of it I made like a cut from 100mg to 75mg and then tried to cut it to 50mg like the psychiatrist says. Well it was to rapid a taper so I had to do it slower, it's really hard to be certain how much I take coz I take one whole 50mg tablet then cut a 50mg tablet and sometimes it's not cut exactly in half so the tablets are not exact. Anyway, the anger and irritation I have is really overwhelming, like even though I probably have reasons to be angry like an annoying stalker harassing me for 3 years everytime I go to the shop, and I also have debts from a telecommunications company I was never with that I had to report to the cybercrime dot. Net and I also have another $15,000 debt from a Tafe that I pulled out before the census date but they still charged me for the whole course... Well anyway yeah I probably have reason to be angry but it's rage and it feels excessive and the only thing I can point it to is Seroquel because I usually don't have issues with anger. Well anyway, there's a friend I've been friends with for three years called Ben and he's been texting me daily for months complaining about his health daily and would only talk about cars. Well I had ago at him yesterday because I was sick of it and I have mental health issues and to be honest his constant complaining about his health has just been triggering my OCD. So I went ballistic and basically told him to either go to a doctor or to shut the f up. I know I lost my temper and he was apologitic. Well anyway that's not the only thing I find that he does to be irritating, I find myself being on the phone texting him for hours everyday. This has been concerning to my sister who noticed and was worried that I have a phone addiction and that could be adversely affecting me. I think she's right I'm always on it everyday for 8+ plus no lie. So I told him I wanted him not to text me for a week and I'd be busy all week so I couldn't hang. It feels good to have boundaries. I know most people would love to have what I have someone that cares and talks to them daily but I feel he's clingy and often overbearing and always complimenting me, which to be honest just makes me feel weird and embarrassed. I dunno but I think I need to make big overhauls to my friendships like actually try and make friends at Tafe but to be honest I don't know if I want friends. To be honest sometimes I don't even know what the emptiness and irritation is about and it's like really confusing and overwhelming. I don't know if my personality is normal, in fact I don't even know why I'm not able to succeed at life. I think most of it comes down to me being comfortable with my addictions even though there destructive. I know this is a long post and I wanna thank who's still reading. Any advice types for the Seroquel anger I have and friendship advice? Thanks guys

Hi. Why do you want to get off the Seroquel? Do you plan to be on another medication or not at all?

I agree, you will want to learn to keep your rage under control.

Your friend, yeah, he can just go to a doctor, true. He can't just talk at length to anyone every day about his health issues.

I do think though that it takes two to tango. You can learn talking with him without it having to be hours every day. It's not just him talking to you at length, you talk to him at length too, so you have to learn to keep it shorter too.

It takes time to learn about what a good, working friendship is like. No matter who you are befriending.

I don't really understand why the compliments are a problem for you, maybe discuss that with the therapist? Along with the emptiness that's overwhelming/confusing.

Good luck.
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Default Jun 23, 2021 at 08:26 AM
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I agree you need a therapist to help you work through this.

I've been on Seroquil. I hated it and I gained 40 lbs.

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Default Jul 08, 2021 at 04:38 PM
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I read all your post. I also think a therapist could be helpful. I've also been on seroquel (and gained some weight but that isn't why I stopped taking it)

He does sound ''clingy''. Maybe take a break from talking to him and think about how you're feeling towards him then?


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Default Jul 09, 2021 at 01:05 AM
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Hi black-roses. I hope you are successful with getting off Seroquel. A very slow taper is best. Did you know that you can get pill cutters from the chemist? They might make it easier for you to cut it. Other wise get your prescribing doctor to give you a script for 25mg.

I tried for a couple of years to get myself off Seroquel but never made it. I was on 200mg and now on 100mg. No Seroquel for me means no sleep.

I have two people in my life that are high maintenance time wise. One person was contantly messaging me on face book about her issues. I drove me batty. I found that communicating via emails cut down the contact to a reasonable manner. I would much rather see her in real life than be used as an emotional toilet. I was scared that stopping the messaging would make her angry. In the long term it is heaps better for both of us. If your friend is using health issues as the crux of the messages to dump stuff on you then that is not on. Tell them you are not a gp. Have you tried turning your phone off for half a day? Boundaries make the best friends. Good luck.
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Sorry to hijack the thread, but I'm kinda freaking out now. I just started taking Seroquel like 3 weeks ago and have gradually increased from 25mg to 100mg. My pdoc never mentioned anything about dependency or withdrawal symptoms. I'm only supposed to be on it for sleep issues as I take other meds for mood stabilization. My pdoc said I'm only going to be taking Seroquel temporarily, but never said I'd have to wean off it or anything. Should I be concerned? What side effects or withdrawal issues have y'all had? Any advice is appreciated!!

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I've never been on Seroquel, but I think you're on a pretty low dose. You can't go cold turkey from high doses of most psychiatric meds. You have to slowly taper down. But if you are concerned, I would talk to your doctor.
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So Sorry for what is going on! Please Do not give up! i agree with the other wise and wonderful posters about contacting a therapist if possible. i don't think you're doing anything wrong by putting up some boundaries. Hugs. i Hope things will improve really soon and that you will be able to solve everything that is going on in your Life. Stay Safe. Sending many Safe, warm hugs to BOTH you, @black-roses, your Family, your Friends and ALL of your Loved Ones! Keep fighting and keep rocking NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, OK?!
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Sorry to hijack the thread, but I'm kinda freaking out now. I just started taking Seroquel like 3 weeks ago and have gradually increased from 25mg to 100mg. My pdoc never mentioned anything about dependency or withdrawal symptoms. I'm only supposed to be on it for sleep issues as I take other meds for mood stabilization. My pdoc said I'm only going to be taking Seroquel temporarily, but never said I'd have to wean off it or anything. Should I be concerned? What side effects or withdrawal issues have y'all had? Any advice is appreciated!!
i agree with the wise and wonderful downandlonely about contacting your Pdoc if you're worried. Be careful with the doses of meds you're taking though. Sending many Safe, warm hugs to BOTH you, @CarlyBurke, your Family, your Friends and ALL of your Loved Ones! Keep fighting and keep rocking NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, OK?!
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Sorry to hijack the thread, but I'm kinda freaking out now. I just started taking Seroquel like 3 weeks ago and have gradually increased from 25mg to 100mg. My pdoc never mentioned anything about dependency or withdrawal symptoms. I'm only supposed to be on it for sleep issues as I take other meds for mood stabilization. My pdoc said I'm only going to be taking Seroquel temporarily, but never said I'd have to wean off it or anything. Should I be concerned? What side effects or withdrawal issues have y'all had? Any advice is appreciated!!
I've been on and off. It makes me gain weight like crazy but I've gone off it several times without any ill effects. It didn't help me with sleep or anything else, though.

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