Withdrawal study participation

Fitzy · 02-08-2007, 02:07 PM

Hi everyone,

I am currently conducting research at the University of Stirling into the withdrawal effects of SSRI antidepressants and am looking for individuals willing to participate in my study. Participation will involve the completion of a simple questionnaire which will be administered and submitted electronically. If you have withdrawn from an SSRI and would like to take part in the study please contact me via e-mail at mlp06@stir.ac.uk.

Thanks for your time,

Matthew Preston

Homerbcool · 02-08-2007, 02:19 PM

Matthew

What is the purpose of the study? Is it for a thesis or a class..or is it a sponosred research study..and if so, who is the sponser..I, for one,will not participate in any study put forth by any of the pharmceutical companies..please clarify.

thanks

Fitzy · 02-08-2007, 02:44 PM

Hi homer,

The study is the dissertation aspect of my undergraduate degree. So no drug companies are involved! The questionnaire itself includes information regarding the purpose, however here is a excerpt from my academic rationale.

A degree of controversy surrounds the withdrawal effects of several SSRI antidepressants, and in particular Paroxatine (Seroxat) (Ellison, 1996). Furthermore, several of these effects remain largely uncategorized in the current literature. Additionally, through anecdotal evidence, it has come to the researcher’s attention that previously frequent and heavy users of the recreational drug 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or “Ecstasy”) may experience similar symptoms. This is not reported in the current literature. The purpose of the study would be to identify two such symptoms in both withdrawing SSRI and MDMA populations.

LCrawford67 · 02-08-2007, 02:54 PM

Fitzy, I just e-mailed you.

Homerbcool · 02-08-2007, 02:54 PM

sounds interesting...are you pro or con ssri's?

Fitzy · 02-08-2007, 03:58 PM

con. Although I must try and remain impartial during my research!

safarigal · 02-08-2007, 04:21 PM

I'm going to lock this thread until Laurie has a chance to review Matthew's request.

Please be cautious everyone about replying to Fitzy's email. His credentials have not been validated.

Matthew, please contact the site administrator, Scotty, with your request. I will also let her know.

scotty · 02-17-2007, 10:08 AM

I have unlocked and bumped this thread for Fitzy. He has provided instructor verification of what he is doing, and has permission from me to solicite information from members here.

Participation is voluntary!!!!

LCrawford67 · 02-17-2007, 10:53 AM

I e-mailed you, Fitzy, feel free to contact me.

altostrata · 02-17-2007, 11:36 AM

Me too.

Katesmom · 02-17-2007, 11:41 AM

Email sent!

Fitzy · 02-18-2007, 04:07 AM

Thanks everyone.

keep them coming!

02-18-2007, 06:42 AM

Hi Fitzy......as LC said "I just e-mailed you".......
Bless your heart.

Fitzy · 02-19-2007, 11:52 AM

Hi just to let everyone know the study is completely confidential. I seem to be getting quite a few questions regarding this!

rdjanis · 02-19-2007, 12:07 PM

Fitzy, members are cautious because of past experience. In one case the student actually used peoples real names, mixed up experiences etc., AND it was posted online. It took a huge effort, contacting the university professor etc. to have the information removed.

This is why people are concerned, any long term members will remember this incident.

imokay · 02-19-2007, 01:32 PM

do you have to be totally off the meds to take part or can you still be in the weaning process?

Homerbcool · 02-19-2007, 01:33 PM

email sent...

Amaya's Nana · 02-19-2007, 01:35 PM

E-mail sent.

blankets · 02-19-2007, 02:40 PM

Emailed.

Fleet86 · 02-19-2007, 02:50 PM

E-mailed and also asked if replies are wanted from those only partially into withdrawal.

Fitzy · 02-20-2007, 03:39 PM

Hi guys.

You don't have to be totally of them to partake, although I would ask that you have experienced 7 days of withdrawal.

Also thanks to everyone who has got back to me so far!

Fitzy · 02-20-2007, 06:37 PM

Hi again everyone.

Someone has just raised a point with me that I feel needs addressing. Can people still submit their questionnaires even if they have not experienced any of the symptoms it addresses? To establish these symptoms in the literature I need to show that a reasonable level of individuals experience them across the whole user population, knowing the rough ratio of individuals who do not experience them is of equal value. If every individual who has not experienced any of the symptoms did not submit the questionnaire it would greatly bias my results and damage the validity of my research!

Thanks.

Chrysalis · 02-20-2007, 07:25 PM

Email sent.

Margaret

summer bee · 02-20-2007, 08:02 PM

sent!

Antonio Alegre Ambrosia · 02-20-2007, 08:34 PM

02-08-2007, 02:07 PM	#1
Fitzy Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15	Withdrawal study participation Hi everyone, I am currently conducting research at the University of Stirling into the withdrawal effects of SSRI antidepressants and am looking for individuals willing to participate in my study. Participation will involve the completion of a simple questionnaire which will be administered and submitted electronically. If you have withdrawn from an SSRI and would like to take part in the study please contact me via e-mail at mlp06@stir.ac.uk. Thanks for your time, Matthew Preston

02-08-2007, 02:19 PM	#2
Homerbcool "colors outside the lines" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 15,949	Re: Withdrawal study participation Matthew What is the purpose of the study? Is it for a thesis or a class..or is it a sponosred research study..and if so, who is the sponser..I, for one,will not participate in any study put forth by any of the pharmceutical companies..please clarify. thanks __________________ That's one of the curses of anxiety--we make possibilities into certainties.....Tim

02-08-2007, 02:44 PM	#3
Fitzy Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15	Re: Withdrawal study participation Hi homer, The study is the dissertation aspect of my undergraduate degree. So no drug companies are involved! The questionnaire itself includes information regarding the purpose, however here is a excerpt from my academic rationale. A degree of controversy surrounds the withdrawal effects of several SSRI antidepressants, and in particular Paroxatine (Seroxat) (Ellison, 1996). Furthermore, several of these effects remain largely uncategorized in the current literature. Additionally, through anecdotal evidence, it has come to the researcher’s attention that previously frequent and heavy users of the recreational drug 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or “Ecstasy”) may experience similar symptoms. This is not reported in the current literature. The purpose of the study would be to identify two such symptoms in both withdrawing SSRI and MDMA populations.

02-08-2007, 02:54 PM	#4
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,493	Re: Withdrawal study participation Fitzy, I just e-mailed you. __________________ 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 If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "thank you," that would suffice. ~Meister Eckhart Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants. ~Kevin James

02-08-2007, 02:54 PM	#5
Homerbcool "colors outside the lines" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 15,949	Re: Withdrawal study participation sounds interesting...are you pro or con ssri's? __________________ That's one of the curses of anxiety--we make possibilities into certainties.....Tim

02-08-2007, 03:58 PM	#6
Fitzy Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15	Re: Withdrawal study participation con. Although I must try and remain impartial during my research!

02-08-2007, 04:21 PM	#7
safarigal Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 4,891	Re: Withdrawal study participation I'm going to lock this thread until Laurie has a chance to review Matthew's request. Please be cautious everyone about replying to Fitzy's email. His credentials have not been validated. Matthew, please contact the site administrator, Scotty, with your request. I will also let her know. __________________ Julie Paxil free since Nov 2002! Forum Rules Withdrawal FAQ

02-17-2007, 10:08 AM	#8
scotty Administrator & Advocate Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new jersey Posts: 38,590	Re: Withdrawal study participation I have unlocked and bumped this thread for Fitzy. He has provided instructor verification of what he is doing, and has permission from me to solicite information from members here. Participation is voluntary!!!! __________________ AKA Laurie "If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere." ~Frank A. Clark

02-17-2007, 10:53 AM	#9
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,493	Re: Withdrawal study participation I e-mailed you, Fitzy, feel free to contact me. __________________ 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 If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "thank you," that would suffice. ~Meister Eckhart Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants. ~Kevin James

02-17-2007, 11:36 AM	#10
altostrata Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 4,652	Re: Withdrawal study participation Me too. __________________ '97-'99 Prozac 10mg, tapered, no problem '02-'04 Paxil 10mg, tapered 1mg/wk Oct '04 10/04-12/04 Hypomania, sweating, brain zaps 12/04-7/05 Insomnia, weepy, pseudo-anxiety, anorgasmia 1/05-1/06 Wellbutrin 100-250mg 9/05-4/06 Disabled -- fatigue 1/06-5/07 Vits C, D3, E, mag, zinc, fish oil, acupuncture, whey protein isolate, melatonin help 1/08-1/09 Disabled -- severe insomnia Recovering with aid of an extraordinary MD. See http://www.paxilprogress.org/forums/...?p=582889#post

02-17-2007, 11:41 AM	#11
Katesmom Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 13,706	Re: Withdrawal study participation Email sent! __________________ Katesmom aka Kim started Paxil Oct. 2003 for PIH Paxil free since 19 Jul 2005 ". . .the cruelest lies are often told without a word. . .the kindest truths are often spoken, never heard." -- Ben Folds

02-18-2007, 04:07 AM	#12
Fitzy Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15	Re: Withdrawal study participation Thanks everyone. keep them coming!

02-18-2007, 06:42 AM	#13
celeste Posts: n/a	Re: Withdrawal study participation Hi Fitzy......as LC said "I just e-mailed you"....... Bless your heart.

02-19-2007, 11:52 AM	#14
Fitzy Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15	Re: Withdrawal study participation Hi just to let everyone know the study is completely confidential. I seem to be getting quite a few questions regarding this!

02-19-2007, 12:07 PM	#15
rdjanis "has a lavender scented keyboard" Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 22,238	Re: Withdrawal study participation Fitzy, members are cautious because of past experience. In one case the student actually used peoples real names, mixed up experiences etc., AND it was posted online. It took a huge effort, contacting the university professor etc. to have the information removed. This is why people are concerned, any long term members will remember this incident. __________________ Rita

02-19-2007, 01:32 PM	#16
imokay Sometimes ya just gotta say F$%^ YOU! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,893	Re: Withdrawal study participation do you have to be totally off the meds to take part or can you still be in the weaning process? __________________ CALLY PAXIL FREE October 7, 2009

02-19-2007, 01:33 PM	#17
Homerbcool "colors outside the lines" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 15,949	Re: Withdrawal study participation email sent... __________________ That's one of the curses of anxiety--we make possibilities into certainties.....Tim

02-19-2007, 01:35 PM	#18
Amaya's Nana An "A bucket" gal! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 6,371	Re: Withdrawal study participation E-mail sent. __________________ a/k/a Lisa PAXIL FREE AS OF 3/18/06! Fully recovered! Currently weaning Klonopin - down to .25 mg - Onward and Upward!!!!!! Focus your attention on the here and now. Recognize it for what it is: the one moment of the only life you will ever have that you truly possess. Rare is the individual who has come to completely accept that the past is no more than a memory and the future an assumption about unborn events.

02-19-2007, 02:40 PM	#19
blankets Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,205	Re: Withdrawal study participation Emailed. __________________ 1998-2006 Stops and starts because of intense w/d. Final try - Spaced each tablet out over a period of days before stopping, ended up in a protracted withdrawal for around 14 months. Paxil free April 8, 2006. I'm pretty much normal again, minus some social problems I need to work on.

02-19-2007, 02:50 PM	#20
Fleet86 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,713	Re: Withdrawal study participation E-mailed and also asked if replies are wanted from those only partially into withdrawal.

02-20-2007, 03:39 PM	#21
Fitzy Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15	Re: Withdrawal study participation Hi guys. You don't have to be totally of them to partake, although I would ask that you have experienced 7 days of withdrawal. Also thanks to everyone who has got back to me so far!

02-20-2007, 06:37 PM	#22
Fitzy Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15	Re: Withdrawal study participation Hi again everyone. Someone has just raised a point with me that I feel needs addressing. Can people still submit their questionnaires even if they have not experienced any of the symptoms it addresses? To establish these symptoms in the literature I need to show that a reasonable level of individuals experience them across the whole user population, knowing the rough ratio of individuals who do not experience them is of equal value. If every individual who has not experienced any of the symptoms did not submit the questionnaire it would greatly bias my results and damage the validity of my research! Thanks.

02-20-2007, 07:25 PM	#23
Chrysalis Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,060	Re: Withdrawal study participation Email sent. Margaret __________________ 6/97 Paxil 20 mg daily 1/06 -5/06 20 mg to 10, then 10 mg to 5 (NOT recommended!) 8/5/06 switched to liquid Paxil, 5 mg Slow taper with last dose on 8/18/07 Toprol XL 25 mg daily for cardiac arrhythmia Trazodone, 25 mg, tapered, last dose on 12/12/07 Tart cherry, Magnesium Citrate, Salmon oil, Glucosamine and MSM, Multivitamin w/iron Zinc (23 mg) & Echinacea lozenge - 1 daily Activia yogurt

02-20-2007, 08:02 PM	#24
summer bee Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 1,665	Re: Withdrawal study participation sent! __________________ 06/26/2006: 10mg; found paxilprogress.org 06/28/2006-01/20/07: a long, zappy time of tapering paxil-free for: TWO YEARS! video: tapering off of paxil. facebook: the dangers of antidepressants. la times: my paxil withdrawal story "all systems begin and end in silence; nothing needs solving, nothing is a problem..." - al zolynas, the algebra nightmare

02-20-2007, 08:34 PM	#25
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