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EVEN MORE TESTIMONIALS don't take our word for it... I am someone who has gone through the tapering program offered by POINT OF RETURN and I am here to say that this is great, and if you want to come off your medication safely, this is the way to go. This company and the people who work there are wonderful, caring people who are extremely knowledgeable. It is a complete step-by-step, day-by-day, week-by-week program on how to safely taper off these medications, co-written by a physician. They will support you all the way through and they are truly there for you every step of the way. I am a testament to this program. I am now 4 weeks off of PAXIL and couldn’t be feeling any better. I tried to get off this medication in the past with disastrous results, having to take a leave of absence from work because I was not able to function due to the terrible withdrawal I was suffering. I literally was bedridden due to the withdrawal symptoms, and I did not come off cold turkey. I had these withdrawal symptoms from very slowly tapering off. When I found POINT OF RETURN, I was skeptical at first and afraid, but I went for it and I was able to come off the medication with only minor dizziness at the end of the taper and that’s it! I was able to come off very comfortably and easily, without missing one day of work. Any time I needed support and I reached out to them, they responded to me right away and helped m. Also, most of the people who work for POINT OF RETURN have gone through drug withdrawal and they can relate to what you are going through. It’s easy to say, just go to your physician and they will help you taper off, however, unfortunately, many times the withdrawal symptoms you are having are misdiagnosed by the physician as you having a “relapse” because many physicians still do not want to admit that withdrawal symptoms from these medications exist. This then puts the patient in a “trapped” position. They want to come off the medication, but when they try to and go to their doctor with the withdrawal symptoms, the doctor diagnoses this as a “relapse” and then ups their dosage, leaving the patient believing they will never be able to get off the medication. Don’t get me wrong, some people need to be on these medications, and I’m sure in some of the cases, people are relapsing, but in many of the cases they are going through withdrawal. C.C. - Paxil My journey started in 1997, due to stomach problems, which my doctor called Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). This caused anxiety and my doctor prescribed PAXIL, that he assured me was a "new and improved" antidepressant being used for everything from chronic pain to stomach problems like mine. After two years on Paxil, I had gained a significant amount of weight and suffered from night sweats. My doctor told me that my symptoms were common side effects and I could stop taking it. Three days later I had severe vertigo, uncontrollable crying, diarrhea and electric shocks running through my body. I went back to my original 20 mg dose and stayed there until 2006. I started researching and decided to taper Paxil using the liquid form and wound up with horrible withdrawal symptoms that make 1999's episode look mild. In late 2006 I was desperate and surfing the web when I found POINT OF RETURN. It sounded too good to be true, but I called and Alesandra Rain was my first contact. I told her my tale, cried and expressed my fear. She was so understanding and patient, as she had been through the withdrawals too. I finally got the courage to order their program a month later. I started feeling better after about 7 days and by November I was ready to taper. I am down to 7 mgs of Paxil and have tapered with virtually no side effects and will be free of Paxil in December. I thank God everyday for finding Alesandra and POINT OF RETURN. She's literally held my hand through the majority of this, as the horrible fear of withdrawal is always in the back of my head somewhere. I wouldn't be where where I am today without these products or the staff at POINT OF RETURN. I look forward to a happy, drug-free life. A Life without having to worry about "how I feel" all the time. And most importantly, I've lost the 50 pounds I gained, which has made a huge difference in my cholesterol. I've referred a number of people to POINT OF RETURN, who have had great success as well. I know first hand the horror of withdrawal, and I know first hand the hope POINT OF RETURN offers. Laurie C. Going off of any medication cold turkey without any supervision is very dangerous! I know, because I have tried to do that (which was, I might add, the advise of my doctor to do so). The problem with doctors sometimes is that they are trained to treat symptoms immediately and they have plenty of incentive from drug companies to use these drugs as a quick “fix all”. It is up to us (who better to advocate for ourselves?) to not jump at a quick fix, but to look into other means to deal with our issues. I am not a doctor, but I think I have enough personal experience with Antidepressants to share what I have personally endured. The only thing this drug did for me was to numb me from any and all feelings. I walked around in a semi-zombie state. This is no way to live. I got tired after about 5 years and one unsuccessful attempt to go off the PROZAC, so I turned to the website POINT OF RETURN. I was not coerced or talked into anything. All I received was genuine caring for me as a person. I can tell you that I finished the taper program over a month ago and I feel fantastic! I kept in touch with the staff at POINT OF RETURN during the whole taper (in fact, we are still in contact with each other). Any time I needed encouragement I got a response, even at night and on weekends! I highly recommend this program to anyone who feels it is time to regain their life. This is a sensible approach to tapering. It is done slowly and precisely, with the support of your doctor and with all natural supplements. The staff at POINT OF RETURN has devoted much time and energy to this approach with the aid of a doctor. I’m not saying not to consult your doctor about it. I talked with my doctor beforehand and he was surprised to hear of the withdrawals that one can/will go through by quitting cold turkey or too rapid a pace. My doctor has been willing to listen to my plans of tapering with the POINT OF RETURN program and has supported me in doing so. I’m not saying that medication is never warranted for depression. I believe that it is sometimes necessary. All I’m saying is I think sometimes people jump too quickly into something that is very difficult and risky to quit from. I encourage anyone who is wishing to come off their Antidepressant to not do it alone, but to partner with your doctor and a company such as POINT OF RETURN who have the personal experience who will support you through it. It can be done safely - I’m living proof!!! Diane Easter was Awesome, about 25 people. No family issues or bad in my direction... it is the positive change perhaps within me. This KLONOPIN took it's toll, but now I have a more positive outlook into things and I’m not taking much for granted. When I find myself in a negative place, I pull myself into more positive thinking - quickly. The nutritional support offered by POINT OF RETURN have been a huge part of my success! I cannot thank you, your company, employees, and products enough! My appetite, energy, mood, sex drive, personality.... everything this horrifying med did to me is increasingly coming back. I actually have emotions back and inflection in my voice and enthusiasm. I was actually cleaning my car inside and now eating yogurt, then off to clean the outside of the car. My car has been neglected badly thru all this hell. YEAH TO POINT OF RETURN AND THE NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT! MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALESANDRA! M.C. Holly continues to feel great, and sleep like a baby. I'm also taking a little PROTECT daily, for general nutrition-and feeling GREAT and Holly is even mixing a little in our cats' food! Brian C. Hi Alesandra, I've been in New York for a week now and despite the miserable weather I'm feeling wonderful. Your products have put me well and truly back on the path to sanity, I'm even sleeping better now. I really believe that without your help I probably would have gone insane, I can't thank you enough. I don't know whether I had told you but I was going through a difficult time in my life, which of course caused a lot of my anxiety and sleeplessness but that now has all come right and I'm much calmer and happier than I've been for a long time. I'm confident that I'll now be able to move forward under my own steam. Thanks again for your kind words, help and support........ and AMAZING PRODUCTS. !All the best to you, be happy and well. C.F. Dear Alesandra, First of all I want to thank you for creating such a wonderful program along with all the email and phone support you so graciously provide! Your staff is so compassionate and loving. I couldn't have made it through titration without your help. You have mentioned that you give the PROTECT to your dog. I have a 40 lb. beagle mix that I want to start on the PROTECT as well. After her eating years of commercially prepared dog foods, I would like to help her detoxify from all those chemicals. I've been researching on the internet for homemade food for dogs and plan to slowly change her diet to a more natural one. Also I read your book, "Deeds of Trust" and I am just stunned by all that happened to you. How you made it through all that without the wonderful products that you now have is amazing to say the least. God truly has a plan for your life. You saved my life during a very dark period of withdrawing from PAXIL. It is so clear to me also that you have a special connection with our "furry friends." I cried when I read about your little Selsie. (You will see her again some day.) I can relate very well to your experience at Cirque Lodge with the horses as I work with them in a therapy program. They are such wonderful creatures with their willingness to serve mankind. Also thank you for being so wonderful in helping my brother John. With great respect and love, Donna P. I wanted to say hello, and thank you for supporting me through my worst days. I have had two wonderful days, and keep telling my husband I have not felt like this in years. I actually had a picnic on Sunday on the picnic table we put outside 6 months ago. Yesterday, I went to the grocery store, made dinner and went for a walk with my husband, and did all the laundry. I was exhausted, but not in pain. It was GREAT. I am so thankful for your products and support. I have to commend you once again. Life is not only good, it is GREAT!!!! I hope you are having a good week! Love – Jan Alesandra - It late, unusually late for me. But I seem to have a very extra amount of energy tonight. I don't any clue to as why. Last night was the very first night that I can remember for the longest time, that I actually that I slept straight through without waking up (for anything). I mean It might have only been almost six hours but it was solid. I woke up and it was very unusual that I just got with it and got going. Even though I had a challenging and interrupting day, it seemed to turn out at least without recognizable pain. I have doubled up on my PROTECT and I and will continue to use the SLEEP - Cherry Extract. The CALM is a great product. The MOOD – Omega 3 is without a doubt is one of the wisest choices that is part of the collective. I have had a glimpse of a little light today, gladly accepting and realizing that this could just be the beginning of something good. I shall see. My toe is getting better and I am starting to get that spring energy. This has all come about ultimately by just adding some different isolated nutritional, pre-tested, food products to my diet. I don't know how things will go in a day, or week from now, but I know that there has been a reprieve and I shall hold steady! May your day continue to be blessed. It's off to bed for me. I am excited. A heartfelt thanks! With love John. FEEL THAT THE FIRST ORDER HAS HELPED ME IMMENSELY. THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP! Stan D.
I have been on your program for just over a month now and I have to tell you how much better I am feeling!! I have so much more energy and the energy comes in a good way, it's a calming type of energy. I feel much more alive and am able to cope with issues in my life better. I go to school full time and was so worried about being able to continue without having the feeling of having to run out of the room in panic. None of this ever occurred. Alesandra..........you are such a sweet lady and the compassion you have for others going through this is so apparent when I speak to you on the phone, I know every other staff member shows the same compassion that you do. There is such a "realness" emanating from all of you at "POINT OF RETURN", and I couldn't be more grateful to have all of you as a part of my journey back to health. I recommend this program to anyone who is trying to get off of all those addictive meds that the doctors so quickly prescribe. It works!!! As so many of the other testimonials with show you as well. Love to all of you, and keep up the good work!! Sincerely, Diana H. All is going very well. I'm feeling virtually stress free, the panic attacks have stopped, my mind is a lot clearer and I'm off the Lorazepam. Amazing!!! Thanks so much for your wonderful products.... I really am feeling more like my old self, and in such a short time too, incredible! Cheers! C.F. I successfully freed myself from the evil PAXIL and I couldn't have done it without POINT OF RETURN. Thank you so much for making it possible for me to do this! Love to all of you - Katie C. Hi Alesandra, I hope this special memory of my loyal, loving companion (the one on the left) conveys not only how connected I am to canine companions but all living creatures as well. I long for the day when another kind creature will let me share their space and time and company. I share this photo allowing you to see me just prior to when my sister, her husband, her son, and myself all became mysteriously ill and have been since. Many of the medical labels began to appear in my medical records that I always knew were unsubstantiated, but I was at the mercy of the medical profession. I did not know at the time that the boat builder up the street was dumping his solvents into the ground and they were leaching into our well. We lived about 1/2 mile down hill from where this was going on for years. It wasn't until I suggested that our water be tested that we became aware of this curse. We have been battling this since. I feel so comforted and secure to have met you and your staff. Now I have someone who knows and has compassion. Every one who answers the phone is so kind and mercy can be felt in the exchange of words. You have a gift. A special mission in life. I include all of the loving staff that you employ. My hat is off to MJ and Andrea. All of you have been entrusted with the most valuable gift on this earth. That is "LIFE". Thank you ever so much. I was once told that if I was in need of a hug then give one to someone else, thereby getting one automatically. So please listen when I say that I need you and so do scores of others that you haven't even met yet. You are loved in the most purest sense for what you have committed your life to. Millions are suffering. I see them every day at work. They have all but given up. I was getting close myself and so was my sister. I find the hardest thing to express in words is feelings and emotions. Especially on paper. But be fully aware that your collective efforts have zeroed in on that smoldering ember inside of me. The ember of hope that was growing ever so cold as the days have passed and turned into years. I can't dance right now and haven't really smiled as I am in this picture for a long time. Too long. But our connection has gently blown a smooth breeze onto that ember and thoughts of your example helps me open my eyes each morning and at least plant that first pinky on the carpet. May you continue to be blessed. With Respect & Love, John Thank you so much for this awesome product. I remember calling you last Thursday all drugged up, and confused asking for help. I thought I would never come out of this hell. I had just gotten out of class that day, being all confused and not being able to concentrate, and I knew that it was that evil PAXIL causing me to feel this way, Well, I'm still taking it, but with SUPPORT, MOOD, RELAX and SLEEP. Believe it or not, just three days of taking this amazing product, my mental clarity came back, just as I was before. I hadn't felt this way since three years ago, when they put me in PAXIL for Anxiety/Depression and all those horrifying feelings. My doctor doesn't even care about me, in case my depression would come back, he would put me on a higher dose. Guess what? I got an "A" on my first exam in Microbiology, where as if I hadn't been taking SUPPORT and MOOD, I would score much lower, because I would simply sit in class like a "zombie" trying to comprehend every word coming out of the professors mouth. So, thank you so much, and I will definitely keep in touch with you. To everyone out there who are taking Anti-Depressants, Anti-Anxiety, or any other meds, definitely try this product, you will not regret it! Jenev I just wanted to say thank you for everything . I am recently down to 8 milligrams of PAXIL and I FEEL FINE. I can't tell you how grateful I am. :) Thank you - K.B. I am so thankful for this second chance for true restoration. My attitude and outlook are even brighter and positive than when on the drugs - Thankful and Hopeful. Bless you all. I do at the right time plan to come to the classes / workshops offered eventually. I thirst for knowledge and for the betterment of our earth and those in it. God Bless you and take care of yourself. My husband and I appreciate all of you so much. M. U.
Hope you at LMS are doing great. I know you are helping a lot of people. I always check your web page to stay updated. I am wishing you a very good holidays and a happy new year. I am doing well, I have had a lot of good days now. They are coming more frequently now. Thanks so much for changing my life. I am 100% drug free for 6 months and I am returning to enjoy life. I am doing exercise and playing my sax. Also my job is great. Even I have to improve some details, I am sure I am on my way. Happy Holidays! Luis D Thank you for your courage to get this whole program up and running so people like me have a safe, and sane way out of prescription drugs. Thanks again, Julie Somehow, with the help of God, your story "Deeds of Trust" and your products and support - I made it through, bar none, the most difficult experience of my life. It has been 4 months since I last had a pill enter my body. I am still trying to get my sleep cycle back but my symptoms are now manageable. I am so grateful to have had you as a role model to help me get through the darkest times of my life. It is so unbelievable to me that doctors hand these drugs out like antibiotics, they are literally poison. After accomplishing (as you put it) the single most difficult task of my life) I feel like I can do anything, nothing phases me anymore. I am back working as a Fire Captain and enjoying every minute of my drug free life from Klonopin, Ambien and Lexapro. Thank You - Chris
We are doing great. In addition to tapering our daughter off FLUOXETINE, Our son read your material and went off an Anti-Anxiety med that he has taken for a number of years. He was put on it due to an Aspergers diagnosis to help him interact socially. Actually he has become more social without the drug! I am so disgusted that I put my trust in a medical profession that advised me to put my kids on drugs. Shame on them! I would be happy to help others! Carla T.
Thank you so much for your cooperation. I successfully withdrew from Effexor with your company's help. Sincerely, R. B.
Alesandra, I can't thank you enough for everything for your words of encouragement and many acts of kindness since I found POINT of RETURN have kept me going many, many times. The difference that you have made in my life as well as the difference that utilizing the PROTECT has made in how I function has been the catalyst of so many, many positive things. Not only has it changed my life but others are inspired by the change that they have seen in me. My best friend's father who saw me last week for the first time in years said to her after I left that "your friend has her eyes back". The realization that her father (who is not one for detail and who has been off & on medications/drugs himself) noticed that I was THAT bad hit me really hard. Him saying that was like saying that I had disappeared; that who I was as a person was lost at one time to the drugs but that now, off all medications, I was back and he could see me for me again. A little on the profound side I think and something that will be with me always. The best part is that it may have hit him just as hard - she told me later that he may be considering POINT of RETURN or himself to help him get off whatever it is he's on now. How awesome is that?? :0) There are so many other positives that I could be here all day. I just hope that I can someday, somehow return the kindness that you have shown me - if not to you yourself - to another. - K.C. Dear Alesandra and Trish, hello it was good to talk to you Trish and alot of prayers are on going for your husband! Well ladies I just did my first posting ever on www.focushealthcare.com and it feels really good, hope all is well with you two, I am doing very well and have peace and serenity in my life, thanks is not enough, so get on keeping on and know you are loved. Sincerely, Deborah Oh sweetie! Thank you so much for the e-mail! I'm feeling better than I've felt in MONTHS! And, keep in mind, I'm on my period this week too! I called to ask if everyone felt this good, if this was normal. You know, when I first started this, I was so scared and nervous; I really thought I'd be on this program for a long time before I gained enough courage to start my taper again. Since the withdrawal in March-April, the Paxil just hasn't worked the same and I've had anxiety issues. I've actually had to pick "good days" to go to the grocery store and I haven't been to the mall in ages. I just don't feel that way anymore! I have NO anxiety issues and feel like I could go anywhere and do anything! Now, I realize I haven't begun to taper yet, but I'm telling you, I feel fantastic and even if you're not on any type of med, you should be on this program and I will be for life! I sincerely hope and pray that I continue this feeling throughout my taper. I'll still be a little nervous once the day comes (which will be in just a couple of weeks) but, I really feel I can do this without the horrible withdrawal. That's something I could have never said to you a week ago. God bless you and the entire staff at LMS! I have a whole new perspective on my taper! LAURIE Alesandra Rain, hello, I spoke with you on I believe Sept. 19, 2006 regarding your taper program. You were wonderful, caring and compassionate - I thank you dear one. Our stories were very similar as I had read your book, Deeds of Trust. The conversation with you was uplifting and very positive, you said" I can get better" and I ordered your product. It was on my door step the next day I have been taking it and for me it is nothing short of a Miracle! I humbly thank you and would love to be a part of POINT OF RETURN in the capacity of a volunteer in my area! I trusted you and by the time I called you I was at rock bottom and not trusting people as I had been a victim of mind abuse from prescription drugs from a Psychiatrist! Because I did hear you on the telephone and I trusted you. I am feeling GREAT! My mind is clear! So Color Me Happy and Grateful. Love, Deborah C. Incredible Program I used this program to taper off three drugs and it worked perfectly. They were extremely kind and answered all my questions. I recommend it to anyone who is struggling to get off tranquilizers or antidepressants.
I am doing fine, my symptoms have diminished a lot. Almost no depression and my anxiety is almost zero. Thank You - L So far so good. Have been taking this stuff for about 10 days now and I am just amazed. Have actually had moments were I felt like myself from years ago. still have a long road ahead but am having better days now with more energy. Now have to get rid of my other health problems. Seems like everybody should be using this product. Greg First off, I went back to work yesterday for the first time in almost 5 weeks off due to withdrawals!! I went in for 4 hours and it went good. I was really exhausted when I got home but that's OK. Progress, albeit slow but still wonderful progress! Haven't hung my head over a toilet bowel for 1-1/2 weeks! -Anonymous Also, I just want to thank Andrea and Alesandra for your time and commitment to us out here. Alesandra, your story is so riveting and almost to scary to read since I am in so much fear because of withdrawals. I skipped to the end of your story and I could totally feel what you were feeling because I was in hell myself for almost a month. The fear and anxiety was gripping. I thought for sure I was forever separated from God and demons were pecking on my head. It was as though they were torturing me and mocking me. My family patiently tried to reassure me I was only in withdrawal and their was nothing sinister going on. I didn't believe them. Now that I am coming out of it I am starting to believe them. It's interesting how our minds work and who our personal demons are. Yours was your ex-husband and mine were of Biblical proportions! You are an amazing, amazing woman. How you got through those months of withdrawal leave me speechless. Part of me feels like I am going to need therapy to deprogram myself from the mental torment of withdrawal. Like you I am sure it was just a moment to moment thing. I thought for sure I had dropped out of reality for good. How terrifying. God Bless my mom. She has been supporting me through my nightmare and taking care of my poor father with Alzheimer's. She is an amazing woman. Thanks to everyone else who is a part of your amazing mission. You sound like such a neat soul. With love- A. In any case thank you so much for your team's support. Back in April, when I was going through the PAXIL withdrawal ordeal, I was going insane. If I hadn’t phoned Alesandra I might have done a very silly thing. Thank You. V.B. Hi Alesandra - I'm feeling really well. I have so much more energy, physically and (most importantly) mentally, like I used to have many years ago. My question for you is about my 17-year-old daughter who has a real problem with anxiety. Thank you for your time - S.B. Thank you for your help. I also have an appt already. Took just 2 times today the PROTECT and have not felt this clear headed and my mood stabilized in I don' know how long. Nice to have day anyway. Greg I praise this company for the quality of care that it has given me. They have gone beyond the normal service of selling a product; they have given moral support by calling back and talking with you about anything when help is so desperately needed. They have spent numerous hours on the phone with their clients giving helpful advise and offer of ideas to encourage people. And yes, there are very responsive to supplying the product ordered. I am currently on prescription drugs. I am slowly tapering off of them. If I had not run across POINT OF RETURN’s website, I fear where I would have been or ended up. The PAXIL and ZYPREXA have devastated my life by doing the opposite of what they were intended for. I am so grateful for this group of people. They have dedicated themselves to people like me and have given hope where there was no hope before. I am honored to be able to commend this company 100% as a value to community world wide. I just pray that there will be others like myself that will find help through them as I have. Sincerely yours, I. J. After 3 days on the program, I called Alesandra because I was so excited and had hope for the first time in 9 months.... Why, because I was able to go to a restaurant & with my daughter. I was able the next day, go to a movie & not fear I would go running out in panic. I was able to walk without exhaustion & slept - not perfect, but better than I had in 9 months!!!!!!!!!! Please believe in this program, I have searched for months to find help, knowing that the ATIVAN was the problem but how do you get off and who helps. again I can not urge anyone enough out there that there are people who care! Thank you thank you thank you! I will keep you updated. Karin Alesandra... hello again! I am now fully off my meds! Can you believe it?!? I totally kicked ass! I feel great & I want to thank you... thank you ALL for everything! You all have been so supportive & helped me a lot. Finding your website was such a blessing. I had lost hope. Which is rare for me because I am usually an upbeat, positive person. Ii will continue on the supplements as I know I still have some detoxing to do. I KNOW I will do fine though. It's so weird, I am feeling emotions again. At first I thought I was just a "hormonal" female, but then I realized I am starting to feel again. I never had a problem with happiness, but the other emotions were gone while I was on meds. It feels so good to feel again. It's a little adjustment, but a good one. Before I started meds I had begun writing about my life, journaling it. It hasn't been the best & I had gone through a lot more than most ever experience. Abuse of all kinds, drug & alcohol problems, suicide attempts, self mutilation. I used to be so hateful & angry about that, but I was trying to turn it into something positive. Like MAYBE if anyone else read it (like a family member or friend... cause I don't really have the ways or means to get anything published) MAYBE I could help them. I have come so far, I wanted to help someone else. Try to at least. When I started meds I stopped writing, I just didn't have it in me. Maybe now I can start again. It's difficult to write about, but therapeutic. Maybe no one will see it... but at least now I can write again. it's been years. Ii have not forgotten about sending pictures. I've just been bad about getting them developed. :) I will soon.... then you can put a face to the voice & name. :) Again, THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! You are doing an amazing thing. I am very grateful! Ii will be in touch. Lots of love, always! -S. Hi everyone! Well, it's been a complete week without medication and I still feel great - I seem to feel better every day - more energy, more upbeat personality - basically like I used to feel before I was on the medication and even better (due to the supplements). I was thinking that I want to go visit my doctor here within the next month or two and let her know how I am doing and that I was able to come off of PAXIL practically symptom free (only had a couple of days of dizziness). Would it be alright if I order the workbook and give that to her? I want to go in and let her know how everything went and then give her the workbook, along with some other information from your web-site and just basically ask her to please read the material and please consider giving her patients another option when coming off medication and to educate her on some things before she even decides to put people on medication. I realize this is a long shot, but I feel it is my duty to share this information - if she's not interested, I will share it with other physicians. I want to do what I can to help get this information out there. Would there be any problem with me giving her a workbook that I purchase? Also, do you guys ever contact doctor's offices to let them know about the program or do you run into too many physicians that won't even consider it? Any word on Oprah??? Love, C.
Hi - I just wanted to let you know that I feel much better - no more dizziness and no more brain zaps. I really had a good day today. Today - was my LAST DAY ON THE MEDICATION!!!!! I just can't believe it. I am so happy and excited. I should know by Monday how I will feel off the medication - it usually hits me within 4-5 days of a reduction as to how I will feel......I truly think everything is going to be fine. No matter what - I AM NOT GOING BACK ON THE MEDICATION.........I know now that I have plenty of support to help me through anything that may happen!!! Also, I just started a cognitive behavioral therapy program this week. It is called "Attacking Anxiety & Depression" by the Midwest Center for Stress & Anxiety. I don't know if you've heard of it or not, but I guess hundreds of thousands of people have been helped by the program. They teach you how to change your internal thoughts and self-talk and also how to relax through a relaxation cd that you are to listen to over and over, so you will eventually be able to subconsciously pull up the relaxation method whenever you need it. They've been in business since 1984. So far I like it. It is a 15-week course. You focus on one cd per week, and then there is a relaxation cd, coaching dvds and a workbook. I think this, along with these supplements, should help me stay on a healthy, medication free course. I just want to say thank you so much, to all of you, for your support throughout this ordeal, and especially to you for getting back to me so quickly on everything. I just can't tell you how much that means to me. The other day when I e-mailed you about the dizziness and brain zaps, I was starting to get a little nervous, and when I saw that you e-mailed me right back, I mean within minutes, I just started crying because it meant so much to me - that someone who understands was right there waiting to help me. I just can't thank you enough for that - THANK YOU! I'll keep you posted on how I am doing. Love - Cheryl Thanks so much for all your help and support on the phone today! You guys are really my lifeline right now and the only ones who seem to really understand! You're a God-send and I thank Him for you all each day! God Bless! Theresa
I have now been on the POINT of RETURN products for 3 weeks. I'm up to a daily total of: PROTECT (4 tablespoons), MOOD (6 capsules), SLEEP (1 capsule) and CALM (6 capsules). I have felt the anxiety and agitation dissipate and I am thinking clearly now. Susan B. I just wanted to let you know that I am very well! I have only 2 more days of the taper, and then I am FREE of the PROZAC!!! I can't believe it! I will continue to take the full amounts of the supplements for the 45 days afterward. I would like to stay on the supplements after that, but I need to know how much to take after the 45 days. I just feel so good!!! I can't thank you all enough for helping me through this! I can't believe that I only felt negative just one time, and that was because I forgot my supplements for a couple of days in a row. I will keep in touch with you and hope you will do the same. Give all my thanks and love to everyone there! Love, D Thank you so much Alesandra! You have truly been like a guardian angel sent my way. I am so overwhelmed with your desire just to understand this disease, and to reach out and help "the little people' like me. I appreciate your patience with me, as I am aware that you are very busy. I am curious though- Will you ever be coming around the Ohio way to lecture? I live in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio, and would love to meet you and your co-founder, and staff if that time should ever come about for you. I will keep you posted to let you know how things are going. Thanks again dear soul, Brenda Just wanted to check-in with you again and let you know that things couldn't be going any better. I just started week 7 and I am down to 9 mgs. I am starting to feel like I used to before I was ever on this medication and it feels so good. I don't think I realized how much my personality had changed over the past 5 years, but I'm coming back and it feels great. I just talked to my sister, Diane, and she told me she forgot to take her supplements for a couple of days, but she's back on track now and feeling much better. I can't believe she will be here a week from tomorrow - I can't wait. Hi- Thank you so much for writing back asap. I called and talked to Trisha...I ordered the book and what Ken needs now to detox....get well. He is SO excited...I can see the old Ken in his eyes - he has some HOPE. Thank you so much...all I did was type in the word valium for my internet connection and your site popped up. Thank God. Now I can really help him...not to more Dr's and drugs but to detox, healing and wellness. I hope this does work...I have SO many friends who need or their kids need this treatment. J & K V. Hello there! I just wanted to let you know I am down to 1/2 of my original dose of Lexapro (down to 5 mg from 10) and I feel GREAT! The program is working beautifully for me. My mother lives in the building next to mine & even though I'm 30 she's still a mom so she worries. when I told her I was going to wean off my meds AGAIN she panicked & prepared for the worst. (she went through a lot with me. before, during & while weaning from meds caused a lot of pain in the past. I have over 100 self inflicted scars on my body to show it.) So she was scared. But she is now amazed, she can't believe the difference. I was worried the depression would come back, now I'm not worried at all cause I feel great!It's wonderful! and I can't thank you enough! I got officially engaged last sunday at a padres baseball game. (that's where my fiancee & I had our 1st "date" last year, he remembered.) He put it on the scoreboard, got down on one knee (while wearing a tuxedo t-shirt, so cute) and proposed. it was great! beautiful ring too! so, life is good. He is a very understanding, wonderful man. Coming from where I did, growing up in a world of all kinds of abuse I never knew this kind of unmedicated happiness was possible. Thank you for all the positive support & for offering a program like this. I will keep you updated. I KNOW I will be just fine. Lots of love, S.C Andrea and Alesandra are great, and have been great to me in my experience. They believe in their product which in turned made me a believer. I am happy I came across their website. Thank you so much for being there for me whenever I wanted. You are great. Toni S. The past couple of days have been great. If I can just get on top of the sleep thing - Life will be good. I know the sleep will come around though. What's sad is this happened when I dumped the REMERON about two years ago. I suffered through horrific withdrawals all summer long, lost tons of weight and just waited for the withdrawals to ease up. But, I didn't have anything to support my body so the withdrawals just hung on and I had to give in and go back on Remeron... NOT THIS TIME... Honestly, I don't even feel any type of agitation or blue feelings the past couple of days. This is amazing and I am cutting the Klonopin again. I'm very serious about wanting to go to work with you guys. I want to help people get beyond this nightmare and hopefully keep them from even having to experience this in the first place. When you have a little time I'd really like to start thinking seriously about how I could get connected, trained, screened for LMS... Gotta run. Thanks for all you do!!!! -A
This is for Terry.... Thanks so much.You took the time to listen and talk to me today even though it was obvious you were very busy.What a small world: you went to Southwest Texas in San Marcos right? 2 of my cousins graduated from there. And you also have friends here in S.A.. Our conversation was so enjoyable although I started crying. Fortunately for me Angels or Bodisattvas like you and Alesandra and Andrea cross my path quite often. People who help me in some unselfish and often wonderful way just when I need it. I think I'll conquer this obstacle and I'm determined to help you all to reach out and offer a helping hand to others going through another hellacious withdrawal from prescription drugs! You can count on me....that is when I get through this thing : Thank You again! Sincerely Cheryl E. in San Antonio A "rush" of new clients is a good thing and shows that there are so many people out there that need your help. I think you are doing a fantastic job!!! I have already planted some seeds in some acquaintances about your web site and looking to alternative methods of dealing and coping with whatever got them on the meds that are now literally taking their lives away. I can't thank you enough for sticking your neck out to help those who feel there is no hope left. Love, Diane I just wanted to let you know I'm still alive and kicking! More than that, I am feeling wonderful!!! I just started week 3 of the taper and do not notice anything out of whack :) D. H. Hi Alesandra - Just wanted to check in. Feeling really good on the SUPPORT (gsh) It really is amazing; it can't be placebo effect, can it? Anyway reduced the XANAX a tiny bit last night. The cherry extract seemed to help with sleep. Lynne N. How are you? just wanted to check in. Been taking the SUPPORT (2 packs) for the last 3 days. Always hesitant to report good news but I do feel an increase in energy. I feel stronger during my workouts. Sometimes I get this feeling that this is sort of what I used to feel Like. Its very confusing but I am hoping that it is working. My issue has always been the depression. I reduced the Xanax last night even though haven't been sleeping that well (got a little lazy with the cherry extract). So, I am currently taking 2 packs SUPPORT, 4 Omega and E supplements. What next? Thank you again for all the support! GREAT PRODUCT!!! HOPE YOU CONTINUE OR EVEN IF AS I HEARD ADD VITAMINS TO IT!!! THANKS GUYS, YOU’RE GREAT! Michele S. I've managed to get off my med completely. Quite honestly, it's hard for me to quantify the value of your service and support throughout this. So, first of all thank you very very VERY much for all the help so far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shahaf G. I took CALM yesterday for the first time. I took it in the afternoon. I feel asleep and woke up at 10:00 pm last night. I took another one before bed and woke up this morning feeling much better. THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Love, Nancy I have started the pre-taper program. I am on day 6 and everything is going well. The Cherry Extract works great - should I take it each night even if I'm not having a problem sleeping. Thank you so much! Cheryl Good day: This is my second day on SUPPORT I took half pocket yesterday and half pocket today. I am feeling good, really, I just feel a little drowsy, but not something too bad, I can handle it. I think that after a totally quit CYMBALTA I am going to feel normal again, I hope so. Thanks! Have a good day! Luis Dear Everyone at POINT OF RETURN - It has only been a short time since I have been on your products and not only do I have horrific OCD, I was addicted to pain killers for my back problems for the past 8 years. Even though it has been a rocky start and I am sure I will crash again and have to call you guys for reassurance, I just wanted to let you know how well I am feeling right now. I have tried to get off painkillers for over 8 years even though I still suffer from horrible back problems!!!! I am no longer craving and obsessing I am going to an acupuncturist for pain management. I hope and pray I will continue to stay well and it will only be a matter of time before I can help my fellow sufferers here on the east coast. May God bless each and every one of you! Sincerely, Tammy N.
I have been off of ZOLOFT for almost 3 months and haven't felt this great in years! I'm so taken by the positive things that have happened to me since
becoming prescription drug free that I want to & get involved & my biggest interest, since becoming After reading today's news about the gunman at N. Illinois University, who abruptly halted taking his drugs, I had to write to you. Honestly, I can't tell you how strongly I feel about what you and your company are doing. I know that I'm in San Diego and your company is in Malibu, but I am the type of person that is totally motivated by a cause and this is about the biggest one that I see! Sincerely Craig A., San Diego
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