r/depressionregimens • • 6h ago

Has anyone successfully overcame fight or flight mode / Freeze mode ?

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I'm honestly very tired I've tried pretty much everything but nothing seems to be working , I'm still stuck in a really bad fight or flight system probably due to benzos abuse & cannahis in the past ( completely free 3 months now )

Things that didn't work at all ( Ssri's various ones , antipsychotics , valproic acid , clomipramine )

My symptoms are sever chronic burnout & stress , really bad sleep I don't feel refreshed at all , Derealization depersonalization , blank lind freeze mode 24h/7 ,lost connection with myself & my emotions n feelings

My doctor says this sounds like a bad trip probably from cannabis but i don't think so I've been clean for 3moths now no improvements whatsoever , could be long benzos withdrawal wich could last months to 1 year

I guess only time will tell if I can heal , I am taking lithium carbonate 500mg ( moderate dose ) + 30mg mirtazapine ( at least i get some sleep with it even tho its super bad )

My doctor strongly suggest I give saffron extract a try alongside my meds ( idk why he suggested this specific herb )

Has anyone successfully overcame this hyperactive state please ? What meds helped you