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05-27-2012, 07:40 AM
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2 years ago today....
I started my taper....and i am so glad i went the super duper slow route...as much of a pain in the a*s it is...i have been able to have a quality of life..and for the most part function on a daliy basis...
I try not to focus on all the negative stuff that this crap has done to me, because in the end it does not help me get to where i need to be...which is off safe and sound... I am now almost finished my 5.8 dose and will be on to 5.6 soon..in the last month, my emotions have returned to me...they came all at once..and it was freaky, but not really in a bad way..just un familiar..i was not sure what to do with them all...because i had emotional blunting for so long...and just always had the WHATEVER feeling..about everything..i was basically emotionally checked out for years... I have also lost 15 lbs in the last few weeks as well..so i know my metabolism is returning to itself... My sleep is still not perfect..i am tired ALOT..but i have always been that way even on paxil..but i have also noticed i am not wanting to nap as much in the day and i try to walk for an hour every morning and then a short one at night..that has been a big help to me as well... I am knocking on wood because so far i have not had anything major withdrawal wise..yes i feel off and i cant really explain it..probably a mix of being tired...then headaches...eye stuff ect...but i have not had anything in the mental state yet..which is the main thing i have been worried about because my last withdrawal was an utter nightmare...but i try also not to do the what if and what whens.....yes it does pop into my head..its only natural...but i have to catch myself and give myself a little talk about that..and just try to focus on the now and the good in my life..... i just keep following what scotty and LC said to me 2 years ago....slow and steady wins the race..and they were both 100% on.....
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3rd attempt at withdrawal going slow..compounded pills Taper: 05/27/2010 - 03/12/12: Tapered From 20mgs - 6.2 (2years) 04/11/2012 - 6.0 05/10/2012 - 5.8 06/09/2012 - 5.6 07/09/2012 - 5.4 80/08/2012 - 5.2 09/07/2012 - 5.0 10/07/2012 - 4.8 11/06/2012 - 4.6 12/06/2012 - 4.4 01/04/2013 - 4.2 02/03/2013 - 4.0 03/05/2013 - 3.8 04/04/2013 - 3.6 05/05/2013 - 3.4 06/04/2013 - 3.2 |
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05-27-2012, 08:15 AM
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"Everybody poops" 
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Re: 2 years ago today....
I'm so proud of you, girl! I remember all too well what you went through and how far you've come! You're doing great!!!!
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aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 Today is the best day, EVER! |
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05-27-2012, 08:25 AM
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Re: 2 years ago today....
Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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AKA Laurie "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." MLK |
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05-27-2012, 09:28 AM
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"dare to suck big!"
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Re: 2 years ago today....
You are proof that a really slow taper can get you off the stuff without bad withdrawal symptoms. Good job!
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Babs Paxil 20mg 1994-2005 2 failed attempts to quit Tapered Jan-April 2005 Paxil-free since May 1, 2005 |
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05-27-2012, 10:26 AM
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Re: 2 years ago today....
Congrats!!!
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2 Timothy 1:7: "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." 2005-2010 Effexor XR 112.5mg-262.5mg for PPD Dec 2010 Poop-out and rapid 3 month wean. Off Effexor March 2011 Hell started 1 month later-tried 3 other meds to deal with w/d nothing worked. . Now tapering from 20mg Paxil (still recovering from Effexor w/d) Oct'11 to Nov '12 20mg-10mg Mar 5/13- 9mg Apr 12/13-8.1mg May 5/13-7.3mg |
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05-27-2012, 11:01 AM
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Re: 2 years ago today....
thanks so much
 )) if it was not for the support and love of this group and my family i would have not been able to deal with it all...i am just so thankful everyday for my life)
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3rd attempt at withdrawal going slow..compounded pills Taper: 05/27/2010 - 03/12/12: Tapered From 20mgs - 6.2 (2years) 04/11/2012 - 6.0 05/10/2012 - 5.8 06/09/2012 - 5.6 07/09/2012 - 5.4 80/08/2012 - 5.2 09/07/2012 - 5.0 10/07/2012 - 4.8 11/06/2012 - 4.6 12/06/2012 - 4.4 01/04/2013 - 4.2 02/03/2013 - 4.0 03/05/2013 - 3.8 04/04/2013 - 3.6 05/05/2013 - 3.4 06/04/2013 - 3.2 |
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05-27-2012, 12:55 PM
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Re: 2 years ago today....
This is soo excellent. I hope the rest of your taper goes even better.
((((((((((((((((((congratulatory HUGS))))))))))))))))
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AKA Tom 1994 started 20mg Paxil 1999 updosed to 30mg 2005 updosed to 40mg 2010 started not to work very well 09/2011 CTed from 15oz vodka a night 09/2011 dropped to 36mg 06/2012 dropped to 19mg (past halfway point)  08/2012 dropped to 17.1mg 09/2012 dropped to 15.2mg 11/2012 dropped to 13.8mg 12/2012 dropped to 12.4mg 01/2013 dropped to 11.1mg 03/2013 dropped to 10.0mg  06/2013 dropped to 9.0mg |
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05-27-2012, 01:27 PM
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Location: new york
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Re: 2 years ago today....
YAY! Keep going strong...you are doing wonderfully!
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2000 - 20mgs Paxil for GAD & Panic Attacks 2001 - 30mgs increased to 40mgs 2006 - back down to 20mgs - poop out 2/2007 - C/T off 20mgs - went back on at 10mgs 7/2007 - stabilized then started my taper off of 10mgs 8/2007 - down to 5mgs then found PP and began 10% taper 10/15/2008 - 0! 2/2009 - started CBT to finally work on anxiety |
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05-27-2012, 05:27 PM
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Re: 2 years ago today....
So glad you're doing so well! What an amazing difference from last time!
 - and lots of hugs!!!
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5/93 - Started paxil after 6 years sensory distortions from benzo WD/low-dose reinst.+chronic medical problems/pain - 20 mg/day; yrs later 15 mg 3/30/06 - 20 mg 4/21/06 - 15 mg 4/27/06 - 10 mg 5/17/06 - 5 mg (none 5/20) 5/21-24/06 - 2.5 mg (5/22 - none) 5/25/06 - d/c’d paroxetine Felt better than in years, then gradual WD symptoms 6/17/06 - Bolted awake in blind terror, started E-ticket ride to hell 2010 - Leaving hell for balmier climate! (Still on my pre-paxil 0.5 mg clonazepam) |
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05-28-2012, 04:31 AM
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Re: 2 years ago today....
yay! nice one. keep going xx
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Paxil History: 20mg - April 1997 0mg - Summer 1998 30mg - October 1999 20mg - October 2002 - July 2011 20mg to 10mg - July 2011 - March 2012 (10% taper) CRASHED when i got to 5.2mg Back on 10mg - STAYING HERE FOR TIME BEING. |
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05-28-2012, 04:44 AM
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Re: 2 years ago today....
wow ,...what an olympian effort....well done ....!!
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1995 aropax for 2months ;lost job. 2000 paxil(ie paroxetine) 20 mg for arm pain from keyboard,2 failed attempts to quit, 2010 jan tried a slower taper june 2010 10 mg sept 2010 5mg for 2 weeks 28 sept10 drug free..psych &emot. torture 8 feb 2012 windows of normality appear (16 months) 28 april 12 stabilising (18 months) (what a nightmare) 28 june 12 surveying the damage |
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