help with this rollercoaster

wanttobefree · 04-05-2007, 02:44 PM

How long does this go on......I am *****y all the time, overreact to everything, irritable all the time. Angry at the world one minute and crying the next....It is so hard at work to control the anger and tears. I feel so bad for my husband at home...I just don't talk at all for fear of exploding.....I am not sleeping because the dreams take so much of my nights' rest. How long does this paxil stay in ones system??? Is there any end? I don't know that I have the strenght to keep facing this every day...

pax80 · 04-05-2007, 02:48 PM

wanttobefree, I'm 6 motnhs off and tapered more than one year and i'm still suffering... It's outrageous but our brain needs time to heal. We are facing a war against Paxil ,stupid, ****y, damn, poisonous pill. You have several battles to win, this will be your nth one and no-one likes to lose... Please hang in there!

wanttobefree · 04-05-2007, 03:04 PM

I'm 6 motnhs off and tapered more than one year and i'm still suffering...

I read your battle and it scared me to say the least. To think that this could go on, get worse, suffer more is hard to take.

Casey1231 · 04-05-2007, 03:48 PM

Not everyone has such a hard time. Are you in therapy right now, or are you reading any self-helf books that replace negative self-talk with positive self-talk? Getting outside as much as possible, good rest, good nutrition, exercise, meditation, yoga, laughing with friends, volunteering at a local shelter or soup kitchen to get out of yourself - these are all things that will aid your recovery.

Johnnny off Paxil · 04-05-2007, 05:52 PM

You just started.....its really important to allow yourself a very broad time line and try to remain free of any expectations for at least a year. Yes both Paul and I were on Paxil for the same amount of time and yes both of us have suffered as have many, many people. This however should not stop you, you need to make your resolve as hard as steel..be absolutely determined that your going to see this through.
I think the hard part about withdrawal is the "not knowing" the unknown factor and that most doctors are either idiots, useless , arrogant, or too stuffed full of themselves to understand the serious health struggle of withdrawal..this in my understanding really makes things worse....

My conversation with Doc would go like this.."Oh yeah Doc..you want to put me on Paxil for Anxiety..well here is my proposal, you start taking it the same time I do..ok Doc..whats good for the goose is good for the gander..then we'll withdraw from the drug at the same time..then you can tell me after your "2 weeks" post Paxil if you feel 100%

Take one day at a time, one moment at a time..if your are a praying person that can help also or if you belong to a prayer or spiritual group..have them pray for you. I can tell you for a fact..it does make a difference.

Get yourself setup to have a good vitamin supplement program and stay away form caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, codeine,sugar...
Try to get in regular ..gentle walks.

Acupuncture if you feel up to it , for some it does not work..for others..they swear by it.

Lastly remember that the WD is just that WD..and it will end and things will get better..in time

Regards, Johnny

med-student for the truth · 04-05-2007, 09:19 PM

I stopped 2 weeks ago and it sucks although it is tolerable(barely) . I have found that tylenol help eliminate almost all of my zaps. I am not sure why this is but tylenol does work on transmitters in the middle brain though the specific action is not known. Try taking some controlled released tylenol for palliative relief. However remember that it too is a drug so follow the dosage as excess ingestion can damage the liver. I swear to God I will never ever,ever prescribe an SSRI to anyone,this crap is evil and the FDA needs to step up and do something about it.

scotty · 04-05-2007, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by med-student for the truth

I swear to God I will never ever,ever prescribe an SSRI to anyone,this crap is evil and the FDA needs to step up and do something about it.

Welcome to Paxilprogress!!! Spread that information to your fellow medical students!!

med-student for the truth · 04-05-2007, 09:25 PM

It has ben the topic of discussion in many heated debates and quite frankly has got me into some trouble but oh well Im not going to be a student forever.

scotty · 04-05-2007, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by med-student for the truth

It has ben the topic of discussion in many heated debates and quite frankly has got me into some trouble but oh well Im not going to be a student forever.

roflmao!!! Oh, I KNOW those discussions. I'm an RN of more than 20 years!! Hey, you keep talking and so will I!!!

med-student for the truth · 04-05-2007, 09:38 PM

Til the day I retire.

Kristin · 04-05-2007, 09:48 PM

Wantto- it really is a day by day process. Looking back I can't believe I continued to work as so many days were spacey and emotional. As miserable as the process is, every day that you go on drug-free is one day closer to fully well. It's frustrating not knowing if you're half way or whatever, but you have to have faith. Just put one foot in front of the other and try to be as kind to yourself as you can.

04-05-2007, 02:44 PM	#1
wanttobefree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 33	help with this rollercoaster How long does this go on......I am *****y all the time, overreact to everything, irritable all the time. Angry at the world one minute and crying the next....It is so hard at work to control the anger and tears. I feel so bad for my husband at home...I just don't talk at all for fear of exploding.....I am not sleeping because the dreams take so much of my nights' rest. How long does this paxil stay in ones system??? Is there any end? I don't know that I have the strenght to keep facing this every day... __________________ paxil 5 mg 10 years reduced to 2.5 mg Feb 22/07 reduced to 1 mg March 9/07 no more paxil March 31/07 multi vitamin, Omega 3, magnesium, exercise

04-05-2007, 02:48 PM	#2
pax80 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 3,696	Re: help with this rollercoaster wanttobefree, I'm 6 motnhs off and tapered more than one year and i'm still suffering... It's outrageous but our brain needs time to heal. We are facing a war against Paxil ,stupid, ****y, damn, poisonous pill. You have several battles to win, this will be your nth one and no-one likes to lose... Please hang in there! __________________ 2002- 10mg diazepam(for a neck pain) 2003- 20mg seroxat(for benzo wd) 2005-stopped diazepam (1 year taper plus acupuncture) 2006-stopped paxil (1 year taper) 3 years free from drugs

04-05-2007, 03:04 PM	#3
wanttobefree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 33	Re: help with this rollercoaster I'm 6 motnhs off and tapered more than one year and i'm still suffering... I read your battle and it scared me to say the least. To think that this could go on, get worse, suffer more is hard to take. __________________ paxil 5 mg 10 years reduced to 2.5 mg Feb 22/07 reduced to 1 mg March 9/07 no more paxil March 31/07 multi vitamin, Omega 3, magnesium, exercise

04-05-2007, 03:48 PM	#4
Casey1231 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 717	Re: help with this rollercoaster Not everyone has such a hard time. Are you in therapy right now, or are you reading any self-helf books that replace negative self-talk with positive self-talk? Getting outside as much as possible, good rest, good nutrition, exercise, meditation, yoga, laughing with friends, volunteering at a local shelter or soup kitchen to get out of yourself - these are all things that will aid your recovery. __________________ Paxil 10 or 20mg for 14 years for panic and depression - 10mg for past 7 years. Unable to continue slow wean with liquid. Attempt to switch to lexapro initially successful, then worsened anxiety, so now back on 10 of paxil.

04-05-2007, 05:52 PM	#5
Johnnny off Paxil Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Persona Non Grata... I am No Expert on Nothing Posts: 2,894	Re: help with this rollercoaster You just started.....its really important to allow yourself a very broad time line and try to remain free of any expectations for at least a year. Yes both Paul and I were on Paxil for the same amount of time and yes both of us have suffered as have many, many people. This however should not stop you, you need to make your resolve as hard as steel..be absolutely determined that your going to see this through. I think the hard part about withdrawal is the "not knowing" the unknown factor and that most doctors are either idiots, useless , arrogant, or too stuffed full of themselves to understand the serious health struggle of withdrawal..this in my understanding really makes things worse.... My conversation with Doc would go like this.."Oh yeah Doc..you want to put me on Paxil for Anxiety..well here is my proposal, you start taking it the same time I do..ok Doc..whats good for the goose is good for the gander..then we'll withdraw from the drug at the same time..then you can tell me after your "2 weeks" post Paxil if you feel 100% Take one day at a time, one moment at a time..if your are a praying person that can help also or if you belong to a prayer or spiritual group..have them pray for you. I can tell you for a fact..it does make a difference. Get yourself setup to have a good vitamin supplement program and stay away form caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, codeine,sugar... Try to get in regular ..gentle walks. Acupuncture if you feel up to it , for some it does not work..for others..they swear by it. Lastly remember that the WD is just that WD..and it will end and things will get better..in time Regards, Johnny

04-05-2007, 09:19 PM	#6
med-student for the truth Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: buffalo ny Posts: 18	Re: help with this rollercoaster I stopped 2 weeks ago and it sucks although it is tolerable(barely) . I have found that tylenol help eliminate almost all of my zaps. I am not sure why this is but tylenol does work on transmitters in the middle brain though the specific action is not known. Try taking some controlled released tylenol for palliative relief. However remember that it too is a drug so follow the dosage as excess ingestion can damage the liver. I swear to God I will never ever,ever prescribe an SSRI to anyone,this crap is evil and the FDA needs to step up and do something about it.

04-05-2007, 09:25 PM	#8
med-student for the truth Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: buffalo ny Posts: 18	Re: help with this rollercoaster It has ben the topic of discussion in many heated debates and quite frankly has got me into some trouble but oh well Im not going to be a student forever.

04-05-2007, 09:38 PM	#10
med-student for the truth Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: buffalo ny Posts: 18	Re: help with this rollercoaster Til the day I retire.

04-05-2007, 09:48 PM	#11
Kristin Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,424	Re: help with this rollercoaster Wantto- it really is a day by day process. Looking back I can't believe I continued to work as so many days were spacey and emotional. As miserable as the process is, every day that you go on drug-free is one day closer to fully well. It's frustrating not knowing if you're half way or whatever, but you have to have faith. Just put one foot in front of the other and try to be as kind to yourself as you can. __________________ 6/03-9/05 Lex, Well, Zoloft 50 mg 8 wk taper failed 12/05 25 Zoloft resumed 2/7/06-11/23/06 tapered successfully to ZERO "The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease." Thomas A. Edison

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