SS, I'm noticing that virtually EVERYONE goes through some sort of "detox" early on. For me, it was the first week at 12.5 mg. I think that the reintroduction of this NECESSARY, powerful element will "shock" the system. It takes time to reachieve balance and even then the balance is not static. Constant adjustments are necessary, IMO. :)
Breaks are good, I think. Makes ya love the Iodine even more when ya start again:)