I need some words of encouragement

Wee T · 05-06-2007, 09:16 PM

Hi guys
Decided eventually to take on board all your advice and help and go back up to 10mg to stabilise. I will be telling my doc on wed that I won't be switching to effexor. Despite what he says I don't think it will help wd from this evil med. my days are filled with 10 minute alternating periods of feeling very positive, motivated, energetic to feeling depressed, lethargic, nauseus and no motivation. Is this normal in wd? Will it subside?

My gorgous hubby had forgone a work trip and is taking me for 6 days R&R at a health retreat which I'm sure will help me. It doesn't help when you're feeling like **** tho'. When will my brains receptors function properly again? I need hope.

Sorry for all the questions.

T

LCrawford67 · 05-06-2007, 09:20 PM

First of all...what an AWESOME hubby you have! Nothing makes this w/d easier than having a supportive spouse!

Now, as for what you're feeling...absolutely normal in w/d and you going back to 10 mgs is going to help you. Bravo on not doing the Effexor, you're making a very wise choice! Also, bravo on YOU taking control and not letting your doctor dictate to you!

You know, just look at the positive steps you've taken and that should make you feel better already!

Wee T · 05-06-2007, 09:28 PM

Thank you so much Laurie - it's working already!
I took my hubby along to my doc apt last week for support and for him to try and understand why I didn't want to take my docs advice. He now understands my issues better.
Thank you for being here.
t

LCrawford67 · 05-06-2007, 09:31 PM

Hey, you did the right thing by not listening to your doctor. Doctors hate sites like this, because we actually KNOW what we're talking about!

You're going to do great on your taper, once you stabilize! I'm here because I tapered too fast last year, I know what you're going through. But, here I am, half way through, and seeing the light at the end of the tunnel!

Wee T · 05-06-2007, 09:43 PM

I feel strong one minute then a complete woose the next - it's mad how it makes you feel. I totally understand what withdrawal is now.

LCrawford67 · 05-06-2007, 09:46 PM

Oh yeah....BIG roller coaster. But, hold on to the strong moments. Soon, they'll overtake the bad ones!

Johnnny off Paxil · 05-06-2007, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wee T

I feel strong one minute then a complete woose the next - it's mad how it makes you feel. I totally understand what withdrawal is now.

Yeah..exactly..well have you tried fish oil..I would go on a serious fish oil and vitamin B therapy to help you out with this..glad you not going to try Paxils evil twin Effexor

You hang in there,..one step at a time..ok

Regards, Johnny

Wee T · 05-07-2007, 01:07 AM

Thanks for the encourgement everyone
I have been taking fish oil but how much is 'serious therapy'

Kitsyl · 05-07-2007, 01:11 AM

Wee T

There was a time when I thought I wasn't going to make it with my withdrawal. I really panicked because I knew I had to come off this stuff, but was feeling so awful - a lot like you've described. These days I just don't want to look back - life is sooooo much better!

Hang on in there. This too will pass....

05-06-2007, 09:16 PM	#1
Wee T Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 138	I need some words of encouragement Hi guys Decided eventually to take on board all your advice and help and go back up to 10mg to stabilise. I will be telling my doc on wed that I won't be switching to effexor. Despite what he says I don't think it will help wd from this evil med. my days are filled with 10 minute alternating periods of feeling very positive, motivated, energetic to feeling depressed, lethargic, nauseus and no motivation. Is this normal in wd? Will it subside? My gorgous hubby had forgone a work trip and is taking me for 6 days R&R at a health retreat which I'm sure will help me. It doesn't help when you're feeling like **** tho'. When will my brains receptors function properly again? I need hope. Sorry for all the questions. T __________________ 20mg paxil 7 years ago for anxiety/panic attacks pooped out July 2006 - had psychotic episode 10mg xyprexa to stabilise July 2006 increase paxil to 40mg Jan 2007 20mg paxil April 2007 10mg paxil 17/4/07 5mg paxil 1/6/07 Paxil Free 9/6/07 tapered off zyprexa none since 7/5/07 Start Zoloft 3/7/07 25mg 50mg 13 july 75mg 16 july taper off zoloft - none since 16/8 stillnox 20/8 20mg cypramil & 200mg seroquel 3/9

05-06-2007, 09:20 PM	#2
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,493	Re: I need some words of encouragement First of all...what an AWESOME hubby you have! Nothing makes this w/d easier than having a supportive spouse! Now, as for what you're feeling...absolutely normal in w/d and you going back to 10 mgs is going to help you. Bravo on not doing the Effexor, you're making a very wise choice! Also, bravo on YOU taking control and not letting your doctor dictate to you! You know, just look at the positive steps you've taken and that should make you feel better already! __________________ 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

05-06-2007, 09:28 PM	#3
Wee T Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 138	Re: I need some words of encouragement Thank you so much Laurie - it's working already! I took my hubby along to my doc apt last week for support and for him to try and understand why I didn't want to take my docs advice. He now understands my issues better. Thank you for being here. t __________________ 20mg paxil 7 years ago for anxiety/panic attacks pooped out July 2006 - had psychotic episode 10mg xyprexa to stabilise July 2006 increase paxil to 40mg Jan 2007 20mg paxil April 2007 10mg paxil 17/4/07 5mg paxil 1/6/07 Paxil Free 9/6/07 tapered off zyprexa none since 7/5/07 Start Zoloft 3/7/07 25mg 50mg 13 july 75mg 16 july taper off zoloft - none since 16/8 stillnox 20/8 20mg cypramil & 200mg seroquel 3/9

05-06-2007, 09:31 PM	#4
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,493	Re: I need some words of encouragement Hey, you did the right thing by not listening to your doctor. Doctors hate sites like this, because we actually KNOW what we're talking about! You're going to do great on your taper, once you stabilize! I'm here because I tapered too fast last year, I know what you're going through. But, here I am, half way through, and seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! __________________ 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

05-06-2007, 09:43 PM	#5
Wee T Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 138	Re: I need some words of encouragement I feel strong one minute then a complete woose the next - it's mad how it makes you feel. I totally understand what withdrawal is now. __________________ 20mg paxil 7 years ago for anxiety/panic attacks pooped out July 2006 - had psychotic episode 10mg xyprexa to stabilise July 2006 increase paxil to 40mg Jan 2007 20mg paxil April 2007 10mg paxil 17/4/07 5mg paxil 1/6/07 Paxil Free 9/6/07 tapered off zyprexa none since 7/5/07 Start Zoloft 3/7/07 25mg 50mg 13 july 75mg 16 july taper off zoloft - none since 16/8 stillnox 20/8 20mg cypramil & 200mg seroquel 3/9

05-06-2007, 09:46 PM	#6
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,493	Re: I need some words of encouragement Oh yeah....BIG roller coaster. But, hold on to the strong moments. Soon, they'll overtake the bad ones! __________________ 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

05-07-2007, 01:07 AM	#8
Wee T Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 138	Re: I need some words of encouragement Thanks for the encourgement everyone I have been taking fish oil but how much is 'serious therapy' __________________ 20mg paxil 7 years ago for anxiety/panic attacks pooped out July 2006 - had psychotic episode 10mg xyprexa to stabilise July 2006 increase paxil to 40mg Jan 2007 20mg paxil April 2007 10mg paxil 17/4/07 5mg paxil 1/6/07 Paxil Free 9/6/07 tapered off zyprexa none since 7/5/07 Start Zoloft 3/7/07 25mg 50mg 13 july 75mg 16 july taper off zoloft - none since 16/8 stillnox 20/8 20mg cypramil & 200mg seroquel 3/9

05-07-2007, 01:11 AM	#9
Kitsyl Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: England Posts: 842	Re: I need some words of encouragement Wee T There was a time when I thought I wasn't going to make it with my withdrawal. I really panicked because I knew I had to come off this stuff, but was feeling so awful - a lot like you've described. These days I just don't want to look back - life is sooooo much better! Hang on in there. This too will pass.... __________________ Diazepam 'Family' (28 years) - Cold turkey 2000 Seroxat (Paxil) 20mgs Since 1998. Slow w/d since Aug 2005 05/06: 8.2mgs : 06/06 : 8mgs : 07/06 : 7.4 : 08/06: 7mgs : 09/06 : 5mgs : 10/06 : 4.4mgs : 11/06 : 4mgs : 12/06 : 3.4 mgs : 01/07 : 3mgs : 02/07 : 2.75mgs : 02/07 : 2.4mgs : 03/07 : 2mgs : 04/07 : 1mg : 05/07 : 0.5mg 06/07 : 0.1 mgs : 07/07 : ZERO! Almost 2 years later: Drug and symptom free.

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