Write a letter to the editor of your local paper

Donna Stewart · 03-24-2006, 12:07 PM

I have written a letter to the Editor of several Colorado Newspapers about the horrors of Paxil and Paxil Withdrawal. I suggest you do the same! It may help many people think twice before taking this evil drug. I would not wish what I've experienced on my worst enemy!

I-H8-Paxil · 03-25-2006, 12:18 AM

That's a good idea. Let's just hope GSK doesn't buy ad space on those papers.

Delynbetter · 03-25-2006, 12:32 AM

I hope GSK does buy ad space, and I want my letter right next to it!

I-H8-Paxil · 03-25-2006, 12:35 AM

The paper wouldn't print the letter in that case. They don't want to offeeeeeeeend their sponsor.

Scupper · 03-25-2006, 06:38 AM

Perhaps this is beyond the scope of PP, but to help keep us on message, a, "What you should know about Paxil," document could be developed. It should contain 10 - 20 key facts / themes that we can use as a basic template to ensure consistency and accuracy in spreading the word. Corporations and governments use, "talking points," when it comes to communicating with the media, it would be nice if we had a similar resource.

Donna Stewart · 03-25-2006, 07:28 AM

Just in case they do not subscribe, I am e.mailing them a copy of my story (see forums).

Been off Paxil for about a month now. Yesterday, I felt better than I have in YEARS! It's scary! I ran around cleaning and dusting and mopping, etc. I am taking Sam-e, Calcium-magnesium-zinc, Omega 3 Fish Oil, and Vitamin K. Hang in there people!

scotty · 03-25-2006, 11:16 AM

Having some "experience" with letter writing, the best way to get your letter printed is to make sure there is an article in the specific newspaper regarding ssri's/GSK/warnings. Then tie your letter to that article and MAKE reference to the article. Papers don't print letters to the editor that aren't directly tied to a current article.
Another way to get information into the paper is to find out who is covering business health. Get to that reporter. Once you find out who it is, then you can become their source for firsthand use information.

rdjanis · 03-25-2006, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by scotty

Having some "experience" with letter writing,

roflmao!!

I-H8-Paxil · 03-25-2006, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Donna Stewart

I am taking Sam-e, Calcium-magnesium-zinc, Omega 3 Fish Oil, and Vitamin K. Hang in there people!

I thought about SaM-e as a possibility in the future if need be. How does it work for you?

Donna Stewart · 03-27-2006, 07:50 AM

Hi I-H8-Paxil: I truly do feel that getting that Paxil Poison out of my system, together with Sam-e and calcium/magnesium/zink are helping me. With each passing day I feel better, more relaxed, and more at peace with myself.

03-24-2006, 12:07 PM	#1
Donna Stewart Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6	Write a letter to the editor of your local paper I have written a letter to the Editor of several Colorado Newspapers about the horrors of Paxil and Paxil Withdrawal. I suggest you do the same! It may help many people think twice before taking this evil drug. I would not wish what I've experienced on my worst enemy!

03-25-2006, 12:18 AM	#2
I-H8-Paxil Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York Posts: 565	Re: Write a letter to the editor of your local paper That's a good idea. Let's just hope GSK doesn't buy ad space on those papers.

03-25-2006, 12:32 AM	#3
Delynbetter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 10,518	Re: Write a letter to the editor of your local paper I hope GSK does buy ad space, and I want my letter right next to it!

03-25-2006, 12:35 AM	#4
I-H8-Paxil Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York Posts: 565	Re: Write a letter to the editor of your local paper The paper wouldn't print the letter in that case. They don't want to offeeeeeeeend their sponsor.

03-25-2006, 06:38 AM	#5
Scupper Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mount Forest, Canada Posts: 22	Re: Write a letter to the editor of your local paper Perhaps this is beyond the scope of PP, but to help keep us on message, a, "What you should know about Paxil," document could be developed. It should contain 10 - 20 key facts / themes that we can use as a basic template to ensure consistency and accuracy in spreading the word. Corporations and governments use, "talking points," when it comes to communicating with the media, it would be nice if we had a similar resource. __________________ Final 10mg tapered by intensive 2 month hospitalization program - Paxil free November 2007 Tapered 10mg - .5mg month by capsules from a compounding pharmacy - 2005 -2007 Paxil 60mg 2003 - 2004 Zoloft 150 mg 1991-2003 Clonazepam 2.0mg to 1.0mg 1991-2008 Diagnosed in 1990 with GAD, OCD & Dysthymic Depression

03-25-2006, 07:28 AM	#6
Donna Stewart Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6	Re: Write a letter to the editor of your local paper Just in case they do not subscribe, I am e.mailing them a copy of my story (see forums). Been off Paxil for about a month now. Yesterday, I felt better than I have in YEARS! It's scary! I ran around cleaning and dusting and mopping, etc. I am taking Sam-e, Calcium-magnesium-zinc, Omega 3 Fish Oil, and Vitamin K. Hang in there people!

03-25-2006, 11:16 AM	#7
scotty Administrator & Advocate Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new jersey Posts: 38,590	Re: Write a letter to the editor of your local paper Having some "experience" with letter writing, the best way to get your letter printed is to make sure there is an article in the specific newspaper regarding ssri's/GSK/warnings. Then tie your letter to that article and MAKE reference to the article. Papers don't print letters to the editor that aren't directly tied to a current article. Another way to get information into the paper is to find out who is covering business health. Get to that reporter. Once you find out who it is, then you can become their source for firsthand use information. __________________ AKA Laurie "If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere." ~Frank A. Clark

03-27-2006, 07:50 AM	#10
Donna Stewart Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6	Re: Write a letter to the editor of your local paper Hi I-H8-Paxil: I truly do feel that getting that Paxil Poison out of my system, together with Sam-e and calcium/magnesium/zink are helping me. With each passing day I feel better, more relaxed, and more at peace with myself.

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