That's quite sad to hear. Consider they are the ones putting us on those drugs, it's their duty to help us out taper them. The withdrawal and discontinuation syndromes are terrible.
I understand what you're saying. But my point is, when I start the protocol(Fred's Active B12 Protocol), it is only then when I face awful startup symptoms like anxiety,rage,insomnia,intensified tingling,etc. that I need a benzo to support it. I understand that the methylation process is 'correcting' the neurotransmitter imbalances,but while it is doing so, it is quite irritating and unpleasant. In the name of healing, in reality it makes me much worse and I need something to depend upon,which are benzos. But benzos are not recommended. So I'm left stranded again,with no support whatsoever. I just want something to "support" the startup symptoms,so I can bear the protocol and go ahead with it. Even micro titrating things is provoking strong responses. But the problem is that whatever is available there to support the startup,is itself interfering with the process.
Quoting Fred from :
http://www.forums.phoenixrising.me/index.php?threads/hypersensitivity-identified.16104/#post-268225
"As the damaged neurons are reactivated they are extremely irritable and there is an increase in symptoms. Tapering the benzos may be helpful for turning down the secondary low dopamine symptoms. "
So you see, there is an increase in symptoms, and that is when you need support,but it's not recommended. Or maybe I have not understood the point Fred is making. What I understand is that the methylation and atp startup is trying to increase dopamine release and heal those damaged areas speculated in the limbic system, and benzos are trying to decrease the dopamine. Deadlock situation?
I wonder if SSRIs work in a similar fashion..
I know that it's not a good idea to take psych drugs with methylation, but it is the process of methylation and its effects on my body and mind that make me want to take the psych drugs. Good luck to you with tapering the Zoloft. I hope you are able to do it in a smooth manner.
Thanks,I'll keep them in mind.
Melatonin did not suit me. I've tried Gabapentin which also did not suit me. I've seen GABA available on iherb as a supplement. Any suggestions/experiences you would like to share on GABA and its dosage? And would it also interfere with the methylation process,like benzos?
Thanks.