Please remind me...

Casey1231 · 06-13-2007, 04:00 PM

Hi all,

Yucky day here today. I dropped to 7mg about 1 week ago and today got hit with stomache pains, dizziness, depression and anxiety surges, exhaustion, vision changes, overall "rubbery" feeling, burning, etc. I know all the things I am supposed to do, am trying to accept this is a temporary state, but am being besieged by negative voices telling me, "Oh, you waited too long, 13 years on paxil, you'll never recover", all that crap. I need to hear some voices besides the ones in my own head (I don't mean that in a psychotic way!) so I thought anyone here going through a decent window could send me a little hope and love.

Thanks all.

Katesmom · 06-13-2007, 04:03 PM

This is what tapering slowly is all about--it can be bad for a little bit, but you will stabilize and stick there for as long as you need. You WILL feel better, sooner rather than later.

Homerbcool · 06-13-2007, 04:05 PM

casey

You have it...I go ththrough these from time to time...and yes, given the coping skills are being used and not ignored...this too shall pass...keep positive and keep on top of your mind....you will be fine I promise

TryingtoGetWell · 06-13-2007, 04:05 PM

Hi Casey,

I was on paxil for 13 years too!

I'm so glad you're tapering slowly; that doesn't get rid of withdrawal symptoms but it seems to make them far less severe than they would be otherwise, and also reduce the length of withdrawal as well as the likelihood of a long-term protracted withdrawal, which I'm going through.

Even though I was on a long time and, worst of all, unknowingly tapered too fast, I'm doing better than I was, so it does get better! On days I'm still not doing well it doesn't feel like it, but then I do better and have to admit that even on my "bad" days it's not was bad as what I went through before, especially given my much-too-fast taper.

I expect you're going to have a much easier and shorter recovery than I did, since you're tapering slowly. But it still can have rough patches. Everyone here is familiar with that and will support you through it. You're going to get better, no question about that!

Post as often as you need to, and I'll be thinking of you.

Casey1231 · 06-13-2007, 04:54 PM

You are all lovely, lovely, people, thanks so much. I am being gentle with myself and trying to rest, will check in tomorrow.

06-13-2007, 04:00 PM	#1
Casey1231 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 717	Please remind me... Hi all, Yucky day here today. I dropped to 7mg about 1 week ago and today got hit with stomache pains, dizziness, depression and anxiety surges, exhaustion, vision changes, overall "rubbery" feeling, burning, etc. I know all the things I am supposed to do, am trying to accept this is a temporary state, but am being besieged by negative voices telling me, "Oh, you waited too long, 13 years on paxil, you'll never recover", all that crap. I need to hear some voices besides the ones in my own head (I don't mean that in a psychotic way!) so I thought anyone here going through a decent window could send me a little hope and love. Thanks all. __________________ 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.

06-13-2007, 04:03 PM	#2
Katesmom Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 13,706	Re: Please remind me... This is what tapering slowly is all about--it can be bad for a little bit, but you will stabilize and stick there for as long as you need. You WILL feel better, sooner rather than later. __________________ 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

06-13-2007, 04:05 PM	#3
Homerbcool "colors outside the lines" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 15,949	Re: Please remind me... casey You have it...I go ththrough these from time to time...and yes, given the coping skills are being used and not ignored...this too shall pass...keep positive and keep on top of your mind....you will be fine I promise __________________ That's one of the curses of anxiety--we make possibilities into certainties.....Tim

06-13-2007, 04:05 PM	#4
TryingtoGetWell Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,008	Re: Please remind me... Hi Casey, I was on paxil for 13 years too! I'm so glad you're tapering slowly; that doesn't get rid of withdrawal symptoms but it seems to make them far less severe than they would be otherwise, and also reduce the length of withdrawal as well as the likelihood of a long-term protracted withdrawal, which I'm going through. Even though I was on a long time and, worst of all, unknowingly tapered too fast, I'm doing better than I was, so it does get better! On days I'm still not doing well it doesn't feel like it, but then I do better and have to admit that even on my "bad" days it's not was bad as what I went through before, especially given my much-too-fast taper. I expect you're going to have a much easier and shorter recovery than I did, since you're tapering slowly. But it still can have rough patches. Everyone here is familiar with that and will support you through it. You're going to get better, no question about that! Post as often as you need to, and I'll be thinking of you. __________________ 5/93 - Started paxil after 6 years sensory distortions from benzo WD (+ 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 taken 5/20) 5/21-24/06 - 2.5 mg (5/22 - none taken) 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 9/08 - Varying degrees of improvement; still on the ride Still on 0.5 mg clonazepam

06-13-2007, 04:54 PM	#5
Casey1231 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 717	Re: Please remind me... You are all lovely, lovely, people, thanks so much. I am being gentle with myself and trying to rest, will check in tomorrow. __________________ 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.

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