Abilities dulled by meds

[WiccanWitch]

I can't pretend I was ever well tuned on any psychic abilities but I had been able to sense emotions (empath), astral project but not on command, etc. this last samhain I tried to use various methods of divination and not only could I get nothing out of any of them even the pendulum froze. It was not MY pendulum but I've never had one freeze on me before. I've been on anti-depressants for a long time, but using other meds as well like Seroquel and Clonazepam more and find that I have very little empathic abilities and I sense almost NOTHING. Another person I know who is also on heavy meds had similar problems.

Anyone else experience this? How do you balance your spiritual "feelers" with emotional stability?

[corvidus]

Coming to terms with, and moving on from past events

Stability exists in the "now" when you take that deep breath and release.

[SpiritTalker]

The psi senses are subtle, but always present. I've been on anti-D. Meds that seemed to fog my Spidey senses...so, I looked to the denser senses to fill in. The areas where I used to psychically feel with got moved around to a lower location. That might be using different chakras, but I don't know. I just feel it in a different place.

The pendulum-lock is also familiar. it's like a short circuit. The pin is firing but the receiver has wandered off knitting socks somewhere. I froze up with sonar pings and no echo. it took several tries & breathing.

[searching4truth]

I can't pretend I was ever well tuned on any psychic abilities but I had been able to sense emotions (empath), astral project but not on command, etc. this last samhain I tried to use various methods of divination and not only could I get nothing out of any of them even the pendulum froze. It was not MY pendulum but I've never had one freeze on me before. I've been on anti-depressants for a long time, but using other meds as well like Seroquel and Clonazepam more and find that I have very little empathic abilities and I sense almost NOTHING. Another person I know who is also on heavy meds had similar problems.

Anyone else experience this? How do you balance your spiritual "feelers" with emotional stability?

I started a detox a month ago from methadone and adderall after a vivid dream telling me I needed too to see fully. It's been the best and worst experience. I spent the first week in misery. The next two weeks feeling great and the last week feeling like I'm dying. If you feel called to quit meds maybe find a shaman/witch who can help you with herbal medicine that is how I got through first few weeks.

[WiccanWitch]

Anyone else experience this? How do you balance your spiritual "feelers" with emotional stability?

I started a detox a month ago from methadone and adderall after a vivid dream telling me I needed too to see fully. It's been the best and worst experience. I spent the first week in misery. The next two weeks feeling great and the last week feeling like I'm dying. If you feel called to quit meds maybe find a shaman/witch who can help you with herbal medicine that is how I got through first few weeks.[/quote]

I have pretty much accepted that if I want to come off one of these meds I'd need to do it in a controlled environment. The few times I've attempted to taper or reduce or even change the med I've had major meltdowns. One resulted in me trying to kill myself, giving it a pretty good go. So I will not attempt that myself. I just wish I didn't feel so suppressed.

[smogie_michele]

I've been on medication for about a year now and I felt a similar sensation. Everything was dulled, any empathic ability I had, my energy, my desire to get out of the house. It lasted about three months, then I started getting better after my body got used to it.
I know it sucks, but I would suggest just giving it a little bit of time. The adjustment period is the worst, I got my feels out for you.

[SpiritTalker]

My doctor slowly reduced my dose over a full year from a med I'd been on 15 years, so the withdrawal was controlled. The final 2 weeks with none of the med, I felt skittish & on edge, and then poof! OK.

[WiccanWitch]

I've been on medication for about a year now and I felt a similar sensation. Everything was dulled, any empathic ability I had, my energy, my desire to get out of the house. It lasted about three months, then I started getting better after my body got used to it.
I know it sucks, but I would suggest just giving it a little bit of time. The adjustment period is the worst, I got my feels out for you.

I've been medicated for years. But as we try to level out my sleeping issues I am using seroquel more which I think is partly to blame. I used to use it only once a week maybe twice now its daily. It works but weight gain, dull senses, etc. I don't know if that's to blame for the lack of motivation. The psych I see said to try to make myself do things, like set times in the day to write, etc. It isn't working.

[searching4truth]

I've been on medication for about a year now and I felt a similar sensation. Everything was dulled, any empathic ability I had, my energy, my desire to get out of the house. It lasted about three months, then I started getting better after my body got used to it.
I know it sucks, but I would suggest just giving it a little bit of time. The adjustment period is the worst, I got my feels out for you.

I've been medicated for years. But as we try to level out my sleeping issues I am using seroquel more which I think is partly to blame. I used to use it only once a week maybe twice now its daily. It works but weight gain, dull senses, etc. I don't know if that's to blame for the lack of motivation. The psych I see said to try to make myself do things, like set times in the day to write, etc. It isn't working.

Hey wanted to follow up about my post and my drastic withdrawal. I was on cloud 9 first 3 weeks then spent 3 weeks with PAWS. Do it gradually. See if a herbalist can help with replacing some of the meds. I'm ADHD noticed your ADD. so I know it's not easy[WINKING FACE].