Thanks, [...]. I jumped same time as you after a 3 month taper. I've experienced many of the same symptoms and interestingly, same as you, found the 12 to 18 month period the most brutal. I also thought I was getting back to normal a couple months ago but got slammed into a setback in early June which has continued through now. Very strange because I did nothing out of the ordinary. I experienced intense symptoms I hadn't had in almost a year. Anyway, I have also had a few extremely lucid days mixed with the bad so I know it's temporary. You just tough it out and move forward!
I accept the possibility my recovery could take 3 years, but your post makes me realize it could come much sooner. Thanks for that. I try to maintain a positive attitude with realistic expectations...
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