Get Prepared

• 1). Read all you can about withdrawing from SSRIs and other anti-depressant drugs.
  
  
• 2). Order supplements:
  Ibuprofen (Advil) for headaches and brain "zaps"
  SamE and/or St. John's Wort tincture to elevate mood
  Inositol for anxiety
  Choline for energy and memory
  Green "superfoods" for energy (B vitamins) and general health
  Lecithin for muscle spasms
  White Chestnut Bach Flower Remedy for anxiety and OCD
  Carlson's Omega 3 Fish Liver Oil for brain health and depression
  Magnesium citrate for anxiety
  Primal Defense for probiotics
  Cherry Plum Bach Flower Remedy for hopelessness or self-destruction
  Noni juice for depersonalization
  Ashwaganda herb for adrenal support
  Raw garlic for antibiotics
  Calcium-magnesium-vitamin D for proper calcium absorption
  CLA for weight loss and building muscle
  Protein powder such as Sun Warrior
  Vitamin C and E for antioxidants
  
  
• 3). Schedule a complete physical so you will have a baseline of health to track and follow.
  Discuss tapering off your medications with your doctor.
  
  

Pre-taper

• 1). Get supplements ready.
  
  
• 2). Make out a daily schedule for when you plan to take your supplements and how you plan to take your supplements at work.
  
  
• 3). Start a daily journal to chart your progress.
  Record emotions, physical symptoms, energy changes in your journal.
  If you experience any positive changes as you add supplements, continue at that amount.
  Bring this journal to every doctor visit.
  
  
• 4). Discontinue any recreational drugs or alcohol.
  Do not discontinue coffee at the beginning of the program, as it has its own withdrawal symptoms.
  
  
• 5). If you are exercising already, continue.
  If you are not exercising now, add a daily walk, but hold off on any vigorous exercise for now.
  
  
• 6). Begin eating a balanced "high raw" vegan/vegetarian diet, such as the vegetarian version of "The Eat-Clean Diet."
  
  
• 7). Begin taking supplements, one at a time.
  Add a new one every four to five days.
  Note any positive changes in your journal.
  Feel free to increase recommended dosages as your body may need more.
  Go back to the recommended dosage if you begin to feel worse.
  
  

Taper

• 1). Fully complete the pre-taper process.
  This may take a month or longer.
  
  
• 2). Reduce your dosage of Lexapro and Seroquel under your doctor's supervision.
  
  
• 3). Continue slowly reducing your dosages over time.
  Continue taking supplements.
  Continue positive lifestyle changes.