Update

Shuff · 08-31-2007, 11:10 AM

Well, since the Paxil( for the third time) kicked in two weeks ago I feel great. I am back to work, playing golf tomorrow and the depression is gone for now. The Ativan ( 1mg) is lasting a full day and I will start to slowly taper off of that. Like I said, I hope I am the exception as I have never suffered poop-out.

It's amazing, one day you are thinking about ways of killing yourself and the next week you are almost back to normal.

I do understand the side effects, both getting on and off of Paxil can be hell, but the drug, at least for me works.

LCrawford67 · 08-31-2007, 11:28 AM

Shuff, you understand what your taking, and that's half the battle. Most of us didn't know what we were taking, or how to get off of it.

When you're ready, we're here!

rdjanis · 08-31-2007, 12:02 PM

Good luck Shuff. I'm going to suggest that while paxil is working for you that you get therapy and try to get to the route of any problems. Take care.

Shuff · 08-31-2007, 12:36 PM

I am in therapy and I know what set all (3) episodes off, but I am not sure I can control my brain. I became depressed after major things happened. The worst was when I lost a job I had had for many years, got into credit card debt and lost my home.

So, alot of it for me this time is having to live and deal with destructive things I have done in the past and to not dwell much on those things and I am working on that.

rdjanis · 08-31-2007, 01:20 PM

I'm glad your working on it, you are taking all the right steps and will get to where you want to be.

It is 'normal' for one to feel depressed, stressed, have anxiety etc. when ****ty things happen in our lives. You will over come this.

scotty · 08-31-2007, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Shuff

I am in therapy and I know what set all (3) episodes off, but I am not sure I can control my brain. I became depressed after major things happened. The worst was when I lost a job I had had for many years, got into credit card debt and lost my home.

So, alot of it for me this time is having to live and deal with destructive things I have done in the past and to not dwell much on those things and I am working on that.

Shuff, the first step is recognizing what starts the pattern of depression. Sound like you are making progress in that area. Good for you!

08-31-2007, 11:10 AM	#1
Shuff Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 38	Update Well, since the Paxil( for the third time) kicked in two weeks ago I feel great. I am back to work, playing golf tomorrow and the depression is gone for now. The Ativan ( 1mg) is lasting a full day and I will start to slowly taper off of that. Like I said, I hope I am the exception as I have never suffered poop-out. It's amazing, one day you are thinking about ways of killing yourself and the next week you are almost back to normal. I do understand the side effects, both getting on and off of Paxil can be hell, but the drug, at least for me works.

08-31-2007, 11:28 AM	#2
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,493	Re: Update Shuff, you understand what your taking, and that's half the battle. Most of us didn't know what we were taking, or how to get off of it. When you're ready, we're here! __________________ 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

08-31-2007, 12:02 PM	#3
rdjanis "has a lavender scented keyboard" Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 22,238	Re: Update Good luck Shuff. I'm going to suggest that while paxil is working for you that you get therapy and try to get to the route of any problems. Take care. __________________ Rita

08-31-2007, 12:36 PM	#4
Shuff Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 38	Re: Update I am in therapy and I know what set all (3) episodes off, but I am not sure I can control my brain. I became depressed after major things happened. The worst was when I lost a job I had had for many years, got into credit card debt and lost my home. So, alot of it for me this time is having to live and deal with destructive things I have done in the past and to not dwell much on those things and I am working on that.

08-31-2007, 01:20 PM	#5
rdjanis "has a lavender scented keyboard" Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 22,238	Re: Update I'm glad your working on it, you are taking all the right steps and will get to where you want to be. It is 'normal' for one to feel depressed, stressed, have anxiety etc. when ****ty things happen in our lives. You will over come this. __________________ Rita

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