Does Outro support patients who have already finished tapering?
If you've already tapered off your medication and are still experiencing lingering symptoms — sometimes called Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) or protracted withdrawal — you're not alone.
If you have been off your medication for less than 3 months, you are more than welcome to create your Outro account and fill out your intake forms here: https://www.outro.com/get-started so that our team can review them and determine if you're eligible for an Evaluation.
However, at this time, we're not yet offering reinstatement care or clinical services for people who have been off their medication for more than 3 months, but it’s a priority for us. We’re currently in the early stages of developing support groups and additional resources specifically for people navigating this experience.
Below are a couple of resources and recommendations on who may be helpful to connect with:
- Outro protracted withdrawal document
- SurvivingAntidepressants: A peer support community offering valuable insight and shared experiences.
- Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring
- The Inner Compass Initiative
- Peer Support Coaches (non-prescribers): Angie Peacock and Baylissa Frederick
- Angie Peacock offers a couple of peer support groups specifically for those who have been off their medications.