Worth asking what specifically was measured. Pain scores move with mood and function does not.

Is it normal to feel worse before better? Nobody told me that.

Sorry for the basic question, but how do you actually start one of these diaries?

Sorry for the basic question, but how do you actually start one of these diaries?

Careful with attribution. You changed the timing, the dose and the season. That is three variables.

Same here.

My pharmacist has become my actual doctor and I am at peace with it.

You are not imagining it and you are not being difficult. Document it and take the document in.

Ask for the longer appointment slot. Ten minutes is not enough for a complex history and pretending otherwise wastes both your time.

Is it normal to feel worse before better? Nobody told me that.

Small wins count. Walking to the mailbox is a data point.

The last ten percent of a taper takes as long as the first ninety. Nobody says so until you are in it.

Access to mugs should be on the clinical questionnaire.

Ten percent cuts. Slower is faster. Disturbed sleep was my main issue with citalopram too.

Ten percent cuts. Slower is faster. Same for me with citalopram, unfortunately.