Its been a little over a week since I had any paxil

paxilmania · 01-24-2008, 06:52 PM

Its has not been fun, thats for sure. This is what Ive experienced at different times on a daily basis:
a little more depressed
tiredness
feeling achy
stomachaches, naseua
weird dreams at night
sensitivty to cold/heat, and noise
feeling irritable
The infamous "zaps"
I never did the slow taper because by the time I learned about it I had already been off it a couple days and didnt want to back track, maybe this wouldnt have been as hard if I did. It hasent been completely unbearable, Ive been able to go to work everyday except one. Its been uncomfortable but there have also been periods where Ive felt better than I did before I stopped. Lots of ups and downs. I came close to taking it again but Im going to try to take it day by day.
Ive loaded myself up with every supplement Ive read about: Vit B,D,fish oil, liver tablets, magnesium, a multi vit., 5 HTP, noni juice, and Ive been eating salmon every day. Ive also used benadryl and dramamine during the wurst of it. Im still taking wellbutrin from before and my Dr started me on a low dose of klonopin. I hope this is helpful to anyone trying to quit.

akaenew · 01-24-2008, 07:00 PM

Hi paxilmania- cold turkeying did not treat me very well. I have had a very devastating time of it. I wish you very well and hope that you will have an easier time of it.

Remember that going back on and doing a slower taper is an option if it becomes unbearable, and one that I have often wished did not get away from me. my best to you, akaenew

paxilmania · 01-24-2008, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akaenew

Hi paxilmania- cold turkeying did not treat me very well. I have had a very devastating time of it. I wish you very well and hope that you will have an easier time of it.

Remember that going back on and doing a slower taper is an option if it becomes unbearable, and one that I have often wished did not get away from me. my best to you, akaenew

Can you tell me more about your experience quitting cold turkey? and how much of a difference between that and the slow taper.
This is a bit of an experiment for me so Im trying to learn all I can, and keeping in the back of my mind I may need to do more tapering if these withdrawals do not stop.

texgirl · 01-24-2008, 07:20 PM

5HTP is contraindicated for several months after withdrawal from SSRIs due to risk of seratonin syndrome. B vitamins are stimulating and can aggravate anxiety.

And, as a recovering Klonopin addict, I'd advice you to proceed with caution there. You can become physically dependent in as little as two weeks if you take it every day, no matter how small the dose.

akaenew · 01-24-2008, 07:20 PM

paxilmania- my withdrawal has been horrific. if you go to the thread that presents withdrawals to researchers and then proceed about half way through it you will see what I felt like at 6 months. Look at the "sticky" threads at the top of the subject page.

At 18 months I am just starting to see some substantial relief.

Some still experience problems with slow tapers- I don't think it can be considered a guarantee. But at least if you taper, you won't always be wondering if a lack of taper is why you are suffering so much. Also you might find you suffer very little with a taper- those that have tapered will be better able to comment on this.

let me know if you can't locate that thread...... I'll be here a while longer. akaenew

Betsy · 01-24-2008, 07:22 PM

What you've done is a slow cold turkey......tapering slowly is tapering 10% of your dose every 4 - 6 weeks. Tapering 20 mg to 0 mg in 3 weeks is still considered cold turkey. If I were in your situation I'd get back on 10 mgs and see if things settle down in a week or two. You got on this stuff bout the same time as I did and that many times means it's worse withdrawal, maybe not though. But, taking more time to come off is so much better, you don't have to put yourself through horrendous stuff. Yes, it takes longer, but you can still have a life is you go slowly. Read more on this site and PLEASE reconsider going back on to do a slower taper.
Keep us posted.
Betsy

csnyder002 · 01-25-2008, 04:18 PM

Be careful with the supplements!!! And remember that it's only been a week...pay attention to your body's signals...and get back on quickly if things start to go south. And I agree about the klonopin...probably not a great idea at all. Just gonna create more problems for you over time. And BTW, major withdrawl symptoms started with me at the 2 week mark one time when I tried to CT. It was horrible to say the least.

Dawn B. · 01-25-2008, 05:27 PM

I read a post by LC that you were going back on. Did you?

paxilmania · 01-25-2008, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dawn B.

I read a post by LC that you were going back on. Did you?

This morning when I woke up was the wurst I had felt yet. You would think withdrawal would get better after seven days without paxil but it got worse. There was a major dip. My emotions were becoming out of control and I felt like I had a really bad flu.
Ive decided to take the advice of those of you who have already been there. So Yes, I took 2.5 mg today and feel much calmer. Im going to taper more slowly.

scotty · 01-25-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by paxilmania

You would think withdrawal would get better after seven days without paxil but it got worse.

Oh, that was only the beginning! Cold turkey is awful!

Dawn B. · 01-26-2008, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paxilmania

This morning when I woke up was the wurst I had felt yet. You would think withdrawal would get better after seven days without paxil but it got worse. There was a major dip. My emotions were becoming out of control and I felt like I had a really bad flu.
Ive decided to take the advice of those of you who have already been there. So Yes, I took 2.5 mg today and feel much calmer. Im going to taper more slowly.

Sweetie, you are only feeling the tip of the iceburg. It gets MUCH worse, and lasts months. I think you are wise to go back on a small dose and go slower.
I'm in poop out, so I don't have that option, but if I did, I would.

paxilmania · 01-27-2008, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dawn B.

Sweetie, you are only feeling the tip of the iceburg. It gets MUCH worse, and lasts months. I think you are wise to go back on a small dose and go slower.
I'm in poop out, so I don't have that option, but if I did, I would.

Whats poop out?

scotty · 01-27-2008, 10:55 AM

When you experience withdrawal symptoms, while still taking the drug. Basically it's reaching tolerance and not getting the positive effect from the drug, regardless of dose.

scotty · 01-27-2008, 10:57 AM

Here's a full explanation

http://www.paxilprogress.org/forums/...light=poop+out

paxilmania · 01-27-2008, 11:08 AM

Thanks Scotty! I understand now, Ive experienced that a little in the past too.

01-24-2008, 06:52 PM	#1
paxilmania Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY state Posts: 91	Its been a little over a week since I had any paxil Its has not been fun, thats for sure. This is what Ive experienced at different times on a daily basis: a little more depressed tiredness feeling achy stomachaches, naseua weird dreams at night sensitivty to cold/heat, and noise feeling irritable The infamous "zaps" I never did the slow taper because by the time I learned about it I had already been off it a couple days and didnt want to back track, maybe this wouldnt have been as hard if I did. It hasent been completely unbearable, Ive been able to go to work everyday except one. Its been uncomfortable but there have also been periods where Ive felt better than I did before I stopped. Lots of ups and downs. I came close to taking it again but Im going to try to take it day by day. Ive loaded myself up with every supplement Ive read about: Vit B,D,fish oil, liver tablets, magnesium, a multi vit., 5 HTP, noni juice, and Ive been eating salmon every day. Ive also used benadryl and dramamine during the wurst of it. Im still taking wellbutrin from before and my Dr started me on a low dose of klonopin. I hope this is helpful to anyone trying to quit. __________________ - on paxil since 1997 - CT last dose of 2.5 mg was 1/17/8 went through a week of agony -huge mistake -started back on paxil 2.5 mg 1/25/8 -2/14/8-back to 5mgs -06/16/08-4.4 mg -07/01/08-4.0 mg -08/01/08-1.7 ML -10/25/08-0.8 ML liquid (1.6 mg) -update 05/2009- off paxil completeley as of a couple months ago!

01-24-2008, 07:00 PM	#2
akaenew Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 500	Re: Its been a little over a week since I had any paxil Hi paxilmania- cold turkeying did not treat me very well. I have had a very devastating time of it. I wish you very well and hope that you will have an easier time of it. Remember that going back on and doing a slower taper is an option if it becomes unbearable, and one that I have often wished did not get away from me. my best to you, akaenew __________________ Akaenew Paxil since July, 1994 As much as 20mg daily 10mg daily for most of 12 years Alternated 5mg and 7.5mg daily ~ last 2 years 5mg daily June, July 2006 2.5 mg daily couple days end of July Last dose of paxil 7-31-06

01-24-2008, 07:20 PM	#4
texgirl The original" F$%^you "gal, from the cranky corner! Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,977	Re: Its been a little over a week since I had any paxil 5HTP is contraindicated for several months after withdrawal from SSRIs due to risk of seratonin syndrome. B vitamins are stimulating and can aggravate anxiety. And, as a recovering Klonopin addict, I'd advice you to proceed with caution there. You can become physically dependent in as little as two weeks if you take it every day, no matter how small the dose. __________________ Completely free from psychiatry since 8/5/07 If we are fools enough to remain at the mercy of the people who want to sell us happiness, it will be impossible for us to ever be content with anything. How would they profit if we became content? (Thomas Merton)

01-24-2008, 07:20 PM	#5
akaenew Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 500	Re: Its been a little over a week since I had any paxil paxilmania- my withdrawal has been horrific. if you go to the thread that presents withdrawals to researchers and then proceed about half way through it you will see what I felt like at 6 months. Look at the "sticky" threads at the top of the subject page. At 18 months I am just starting to see some substantial relief. Some still experience problems with slow tapers- I don't think it can be considered a guarantee. But at least if you taper, you won't always be wondering if a lack of taper is why you are suffering so much. Also you might find you suffer very little with a taper- those that have tapered will be better able to comment on this. let me know if you can't locate that thread...... I'll be here a while longer. akaenew __________________ Akaenew Paxil since July, 1994 As much as 20mg daily 10mg daily for most of 12 years Alternated 5mg and 7.5mg daily ~ last 2 years 5mg daily June, July 2006 2.5 mg daily couple days end of July Last dose of paxil 7-31-06

01-24-2008, 07:22 PM	#6
Betsy Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,832	Re: Its been a little over a week since I had any paxil What you've done is a slow cold turkey......tapering slowly is tapering 10% of your dose every 4 - 6 weeks. Tapering 20 mg to 0 mg in 3 weeks is still considered cold turkey. If I were in your situation I'd get back on 10 mgs and see if things settle down in a week or two. You got on this stuff bout the same time as I did and that many times means it's worse withdrawal, maybe not though. But, taking more time to come off is so much better, you don't have to put yourself through horrendous stuff. Yes, it takes longer, but you can still have a life is you go slowly. Read more on this site and PLEASE reconsider going back on to do a slower taper. Keep us posted. Betsy __________________ Started at 30mgs 1997 1999 - 2004 tapered 25 to 12.5 Nov'05 10 mgs. Dec'05 tried liquid/BIG mess for me Jan'06 up to 15 mg. Mar'06 - Mar'07 15 mg to 10 mgs in tiny tapers every 6+ weeks Mar 07 - Mar 08 10 mgs to 7.5 tiny tapers w/digital scale Sep 08 - 7mgs April 09 - approx 6.25 mgs "SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE" ~ The Tortoise

01-25-2008, 04:18 PM	#7
csnyder002 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Carthage, NY Posts: 408	Re: Its been a little over a week since I had any paxil Be careful with the supplements!!! And remember that it's only been a week...pay attention to your body's signals...and get back on quickly if things start to go south. And I agree about the klonopin...probably not a great idea at all. Just gonna create more problems for you over time. And BTW, major withdrawl symptoms started with me at the 2 week mark one time when I tried to CT. It was horrible to say the least. __________________ 30mg-40mg Paxil (6 years) 10/1/07 30mg Paxil, BusPar,Xanax,Lipitor 10/9 Tapering Paxil 22.5mg 10/22 @ 18.75 mg Paxil 11/6 @ 15 mg Paxil. 11/11 Tapering BusPar, Paxil on hold 11/18 Buspar Free 12/01 Paxil to 10 mg 12/5 up to 12.5 mg Paxil 12/15 10 mg Paxil 12/22 5mg Paxil 12/30 Zero 1/4/08 Back to 10mg 1/19 8.75 mg Paxil, Xanax and Lipitor Free 1/27 7.5 mg Paxil 1/8 5mg 1/23 2.5mg 3/2/08 ZERO/Done again

01-25-2008, 05:27 PM	#8
Dawn B. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ramona, CA. Posts: 1,322	Re: Its been a little over a week since I had any paxil I read a post by LC that you were going back on. Did you? __________________ Mt 19:26 'With God, all things are possible' Started Paxil 2000 for post partem anxiety Happily on it until it pooped out 2/07 Started cutting down way too fast 7/07 from 20 mg. to 10 mg. and got very sick. Found PP, went back to 13 mg. Waited and waited and never stablized. Began slow wean, down to 7 mg. over a year. Never felt well. Trashed the paxil at 7 mg. in Aug. '08.

01-27-2008, 10:55 AM	#13
scotty Administrator & Advocate Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new jersey Posts: 38,590	Re: Its been a little over a week since I had any paxil When you experience withdrawal symptoms, while still taking the drug. Basically it's reaching tolerance and not getting the positive effect from the drug, regardless of dose. __________________ AKA Laurie "If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere." ~Frank A. Clark

01-27-2008, 10:57 AM	#14
scotty Administrator & Advocate Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new jersey Posts: 38,590	Re: Its been a little over a week since I had any paxil Here's a full explanation http://www.paxilprogress.org/forums/...light=poop+out __________________ AKA Laurie "If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere." ~Frank A. Clark

01-27-2008, 11:08 AM	#15
paxilmania Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY state Posts: 91	Re: Its been a little over a week since I had any paxil Thanks Scotty! I understand now, Ive experienced that a little in the past too. __________________ - on paxil since 1997 - CT last dose of 2.5 mg was 1/17/8 went through a week of agony -huge mistake -started back on paxil 2.5 mg 1/25/8 -2/14/8-back to 5mgs -06/16/08-4.4 mg -07/01/08-4.0 mg -08/01/08-1.7 ML -10/25/08-0.8 ML liquid (1.6 mg) -update 05/2009- off paxil completeley as of a couple months ago!

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