OK, Starting my taper....

roxygirl · 01-24-2008, 08:24 PM

I currently take 25 mg. Paxil, 2 10's and 1/2 of a 10mg. I am just shaving a tiny bit off my 1/2 of 10 (5mg) Should I switch to liquid, or continue to shave?? Im soooo nervous, like prom night or something!! Is it crazy to also try to quit smoking and drinking at the same time, or will "it all come together" after the taper??

LCrawford67 · 01-24-2008, 08:26 PM

Well, you should absolutely not drink, so I'd stop that first and foremost. The smoking can wait.

It's going to be much easier for you to measure more accurately with liquid. Don't be nervous, stick to the 10% rule and don't be impatient...you'll do just fine!

roxygirl · 01-24-2008, 08:40 PM

I just printed the spread sheet, do you think I should wait until I get the liquid, or go with my shaved pieces?

roxygirl · 01-24-2008, 08:43 PM

AND....just dumped my beer.....

scotty · 01-24-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by roxygirl

AND....just dumped my beer.....

Good decision! And switch to liquid. It's much more accurate than shaving.

explorer35 · 01-29-2008, 10:17 AM

I'm so proud of all you do to try and make life better. Your stregth inspires. You have often said that you feel you are on the cusp of great things but fear your inner strength. Believe.....you deserve it all!
-your hubby

roxygirl · 01-29-2008, 10:23 AM

That was the sweetest thing, baby. I cant cry at work!! SOmetimes I feel that I dont deserve YOU, you are so good to me.

AND, you are giving me quite a bit to live up to!!

Amaya's Nana · 01-29-2008, 10:23 AM

Roxy - you can do this!!!!!!!!!! If I can do it, YOU can do it. It may be bumpy at times, but with the help of this board and your wonderful husband, you're going to do just fine.

Esperance · 01-29-2008, 10:58 AM

If you're going to do the trick with cutting tablets, it's more accurate if you use a jeweler's scale. I got one on e-bay, because I'm allergic to one of the ingredients in the liquid.

Just listen to your body and take it one day at a time.

roxygirl · 01-29-2008, 11:06 AM

I was thinking of called my MD to get the liquid today. Is the jewelers scale a "gram scale" ?? My kids are going to think Im a drug dealer. I can just see myself hiding in my bedroom, carefully weighing out my poison!! LOL

Iksfreundin · 01-29-2008, 12:12 PM

The liquid is so much better. It makes a big difference, because you have total control.

I think you'll notice as you go off the poison, the desire to both drink and smoke diminishes. It definitely has for me, without me even doing anything!

LarryJ · 01-29-2008, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by roxygirl

Is the jewelers scale a "gram scale" ??

Roxy-

For cutting/trimming pills, a scale that will read down to about 0.001g is what youll need. They are called lots of different names, but as long as it can read to that precision, you should be OK.

The one I bought looks something like this----

scotty · 01-29-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LarryJ

Roxy-

For cutting/trimming pills, a scale that will read down to about 0.001g is what youll need. They are called lots of different names, but as long as it can read to that precision, you should be OK.

The one I bought looks something like this----

And when Larry is done weaning he's going to be a diamond broker!! roflmao!!

roxygirl · 01-29-2008, 05:21 PM

Those tweezers will also make good nose hair trimmers!! HAHA!! I will pick up my liquid tomorrow, I think it will be accurate, and hopefully name brand. Thanks, guys, although Im sure explorer would have much more fun with the scale, I think thats a guy thing

explorer35 · 01-30-2008, 11:55 AM

yes, very cool looking scale. I was at Wallyworld trying to pick up the liquid for roxygirl's tapering. The pharmacist asked if she was no longer able to take to tablets. I said she was beginning a taper and my that my understanding is this is a more accurate way to measure due to uneven distribution of med in tablet form. He said yes but they only had 100ml in stock. He asked how long for the taper. I said a long, long, long time. He said, "oh, I thought it might be enough". So I wondered? "doesn't he have awareness of nasty w/d from rapid taper?" I guess I shouldn't be too surprised he didn't mention any concern's here.

LarryJ · 01-30-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by scotty

And when Larry is done weaning he's going to be a diamond broker!! roflmao!!

When I am done, I will throw this scale in the trash! It will be a symbolic gesture!

LarryJ · 01-30-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by roxygirl

Those tweezers will also make good nose hair trimmers!!

Have you been talking with my wife?

roxygirl · 01-30-2008, 12:13 PM

SHHHHH, geez, we cant keep ANY secrets can we??

nicemom · 01-30-2008, 12:38 PM

Good luck on your journey! There will be rough times here and there but I can guarantee you one thing~~~one day you WILL be off the poison and you will feel so free!! You will definately NEVER regret tapering.

The biggest mistake people who taper make is that sometimes when they don't get very noticable w/d symptoms, they get real brave and make a big drop. After that things get real bad and then its very hard to get stable again, and some never do. Take it nice and slow and keep to the plan!

Good luck.

roxygirl · 01-30-2008, 12:58 PM

Thanks Diane, I feel pretty good after a week of tapering like .5 mg. Im going to go super,super,super slow. I dont care how long it takes!!!

explorer35 · 01-30-2008, 01:03 PM

I've been asking for some manual rotary nose trimmers for a while now. Can't find an emoticon to represent that visual!

maybe this one, use your imagination. ow, ow, ow, ow...

Iksfreundin · 01-30-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LarryJ

When I am done, I will throw this scale in the trash! It will be a symbolic gesture!

Larry, I have ONE 40 mg pill left. When I am completely finished, I am going to buy a shadow box and mount the pill in the box. Then I am going to hang it on the wall so that I can remember two very important things: how strong I am, and how a tiny little thing, when left unchecked, can bring you to your knees. Two things I never want to forget.

Then when/if the pill just wears down from age, I'll dump it in the garbage.

scotty · 01-30-2008, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Iksfreundin

Then I am going to hang it on the wall so that I can remember two very important things: how strong I am, and how a tiny little thing, when left unchecked, can bring you to your knees.

roxygirl · 01-30-2008, 01:41 PM

Explorer! I told you they dont sell manual ones!! They are ONLY electric now, but the emoticon was great, cracked me up. Go get the tweezers.

I talked with my therapist today, and told her about this site. She is the angel that sits on my shoulder. She said she would take a peek, when she was ready to get good and angry at drug companies (not a firm believer in the med. route) YOU GO GIRL!!

01-24-2008, 08:24 PM	#1
roxygirl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,114	OK, Starting my taper.... I currently take 25 mg. Paxil, 2 10's and 1/2 of a 10mg. I am just shaving a tiny bit off my 1/2 of 10 (5mg) Should I switch to liquid, or continue to shave?? Im soooo nervous, like prom night or something!! Is it crazy to also try to quit smoking and drinking at the same time, or will "it all come together" after the taper?? __________________ 2002 started Paxil 20mg. 2004 approx 37.5 mg. Paxil 2008 25mg. Paxil 2/1/08 began 12ml (24mg) liquid 2/27/08 11.5ml (23mg) liquid 3/27/08 11 ml (22mg) liquid 4/20/08 10.5 ml (21mg) liquid 5/20/08 10ml (20mg)liquid 7/08 9.40ml liquid (approx 19.4mg) 8/08 9 ml liquid (18mg) 9/20/08 8.5 ml liquid (17 mg) 11/3/08 8 ml liquid (16mg) 12/08 7.5 ml. liquid (15 mg) 6/09 6ml liqiud (12 mg) .125 mg. xanax (1/4 of a .5)

01-24-2008, 08:26 PM	#2
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,493	Re: OK, Starting my taper.... Well, you should absolutely not drink, so I'd stop that first and foremost. The smoking can wait. It's going to be much easier for you to measure more accurately with liquid. Don't be nervous, stick to the 10% rule and don't be impatient...you'll do just fine! __________________ 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

01-24-2008, 08:40 PM	#3
roxygirl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,114	Re: OK, Starting my taper.... I just printed the spread sheet, do you think I should wait until I get the liquid, or go with my shaved pieces? __________________ 2002 started Paxil 20mg. 2004 approx 37.5 mg. Paxil 2008 25mg. Paxil 2/1/08 began 12ml (24mg) liquid 2/27/08 11.5ml (23mg) liquid 3/27/08 11 ml (22mg) liquid 4/20/08 10.5 ml (21mg) liquid 5/20/08 10ml (20mg)liquid 7/08 9.40ml liquid (approx 19.4mg) 8/08 9 ml liquid (18mg) 9/20/08 8.5 ml liquid (17 mg) 11/3/08 8 ml liquid (16mg) 12/08 7.5 ml. liquid (15 mg) 6/09 6ml liqiud (12 mg) .125 mg. xanax (1/4 of a .5)

01-24-2008, 08:43 PM	#4
roxygirl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,114	Re: OK, Starting my taper.... AND....just dumped my beer..... __________________ 2002 started Paxil 20mg. 2004 approx 37.5 mg. Paxil 2008 25mg. Paxil 2/1/08 began 12ml (24mg) liquid 2/27/08 11.5ml (23mg) liquid 3/27/08 11 ml (22mg) liquid 4/20/08 10.5 ml (21mg) liquid 5/20/08 10ml (20mg)liquid 7/08 9.40ml liquid (approx 19.4mg) 8/08 9 ml liquid (18mg) 9/20/08 8.5 ml liquid (17 mg) 11/3/08 8 ml liquid (16mg) 12/08 7.5 ml. liquid (15 mg) 6/09 6ml liqiud (12 mg) .125 mg. xanax (1/4 of a .5)

01-29-2008, 10:17 AM	#6
explorer35 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 720	Re: OK, Starting my taper.... I'm so proud of all you do to try and make life better. Your stregth inspires. You have often said that you feel you are on the cusp of great things but fear your inner strength. Believe.....you deserve it all! -your hubby __________________ Support history 1991- fell in love: 1993- married: 1993-1998- 3 kids 2002 partner started Paxil and Xanax for anxiety 2004 partner increased Paxil/drinking/other bad year/ temp seperation-decreased Paxil 2005- together-repairing: 2008- partner still on Paxil/Xanax finds great support on PP and tells me. JAN 2008- Begins taper Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful people can make a difference, in fact, it is the only thing that ever has. -Margaret Mead

01-29-2008, 10:23 AM	#7
roxygirl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,114	Re: OK, Starting my taper.... That was the sweetest thing, baby. I cant cry at work!! SOmetimes I feel that I dont deserve YOU, you are so good to me. AND, you are giving me quite a bit to live up to!! __________________ 2002 started Paxil 20mg. 2004 approx 37.5 mg. Paxil 2008 25mg. Paxil 2/1/08 began 12ml (24mg) liquid 2/27/08 11.5ml (23mg) liquid 3/27/08 11 ml (22mg) liquid 4/20/08 10.5 ml (21mg) liquid 5/20/08 10ml (20mg)liquid 7/08 9.40ml liquid (approx 19.4mg) 8/08 9 ml liquid (18mg) 9/20/08 8.5 ml liquid (17 mg) 11/3/08 8 ml liquid (16mg) 12/08 7.5 ml. liquid (15 mg) 6/09 6ml liqiud (12 mg) .125 mg. xanax (1/4 of a .5)

01-29-2008, 10:23 AM	#8
Amaya's Nana An "A bucket" gal! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 6,371	Re: OK, Starting my taper.... Roxy - you can do this!!!!!!!!!! If I can do it, YOU can do it. It may be bumpy at times, but with the help of this board and your wonderful husband, you're going to do just fine. __________________ a/k/a Lisa PAXIL FREE AS OF 3/18/06! Fully recovered! Currently weaning Klonopin - down to .25 mg - Onward and Upward!!!!!! Focus your attention on the here and now. Recognize it for what it is: the one moment of the only life you will ever have that you truly possess. Rare is the individual who has come to completely accept that the past is no more than a memory and the future an assumption about unborn events.

01-29-2008, 10:58 AM	#9
Esperance Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London (UK) Posts: 409	Re: OK, Starting my taper.... If you're going to do the trick with cutting tablets, it's more accurate if you use a jeweler's scale. I got one on e-bay, because I'm allergic to one of the ingredients in the liquid. Just listen to your body and take it one day at a time. __________________ Esperance 20 mg in '03 for Fibromyalgia Two failed attempts to reduce the dose Nov 2007 - 20 mg gradually reducing to 5 mg So far so good. . . -------------------------- Hope doesn't come from calculating whether the good news is winning out over the bad. It's simply a choice to take action. Anna Lappe

01-29-2008, 11:06 AM	#10
roxygirl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,114	Re: OK, Starting my taper.... I was thinking of called my MD to get the liquid today. Is the jewelers scale a "gram scale" ?? My kids are going to think Im a drug dealer. I can just see myself hiding in my bedroom, carefully weighing out my poison!! LOL __________________ 2002 started Paxil 20mg. 2004 approx 37.5 mg. Paxil 2008 25mg. Paxil 2/1/08 began 12ml (24mg) liquid 2/27/08 11.5ml (23mg) liquid 3/27/08 11 ml (22mg) liquid 4/20/08 10.5 ml (21mg) liquid 5/20/08 10ml (20mg)liquid 7/08 9.40ml liquid (approx 19.4mg) 8/08 9 ml liquid (18mg) 9/20/08 8.5 ml liquid (17 mg) 11/3/08 8 ml liquid (16mg) 12/08 7.5 ml. liquid (15 mg) 6/09 6ml liqiud (12 mg) .125 mg. xanax (1/4 of a .5)

01-29-2008, 12:12 PM	#11
Iksfreundin "Dancing Queen" Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 3,572	Re: OK, Starting my taper.... The liquid is so much better. It makes a big difference, because you have total control. I think you'll notice as you go off the poison, the desire to both drink and smoke diminishes. It definitely has for me, without me even doing anything! __________________ 95' - started paxil, 20 mgs; up to 30. two ct's, then 60 mgs for years. 40 mgs in '02, poop-out in '05 start taper= 5/8/06 at 20 = 6/17/06 at 15 = 8/8/06 at 10 = 10/15/06 at 5 = 12/14/06 Paxil free as of 3/8/08 (drops were done gradually - not from 20 to 15 and so on) Smoke-free as of 2/27/08 Still doing well, no smoking yet and I haven't been hospitalized - 10/2/09 "You, however, smear me with lies; you are worthless physicians, all of you!" Job 13:4, KJV Bible

01-29-2008, 05:21 PM	#15
roxygirl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,114	Re: OK, Starting my taper.... Those tweezers will also make good nose hair trimmers!! HAHA!! I will pick up my liquid tomorrow, I think it will be accurate, and hopefully name brand. Thanks, guys, although Im sure explorer would have much more fun with the scale, I think thats a guy thing __________________ 2002 started Paxil 20mg. 2004 approx 37.5 mg. Paxil 2008 25mg. Paxil 2/1/08 began 12ml (24mg) liquid 2/27/08 11.5ml (23mg) liquid 3/27/08 11 ml (22mg) liquid 4/20/08 10.5 ml (21mg) liquid 5/20/08 10ml (20mg)liquid 7/08 9.40ml liquid (approx 19.4mg) 8/08 9 ml liquid (18mg) 9/20/08 8.5 ml liquid (17 mg) 11/3/08 8 ml liquid (16mg) 12/08 7.5 ml. liquid (15 mg) 6/09 6ml liqiud (12 mg) .125 mg. xanax (1/4 of a .5)

01-30-2008, 11:55 AM	#16
explorer35 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 720	Re: OK, Starting my taper.... yes, very cool looking scale. I was at Wallyworld trying to pick up the liquid for roxygirl's tapering. The pharmacist asked if she was no longer able to take to tablets. I said she was beginning a taper and my that my understanding is this is a more accurate way to measure due to uneven distribution of med in tablet form. He said yes but they only had 100ml in stock. He asked how long for the taper. I said a long, long, long time. He said, "oh, I thought it might be enough". So I wondered? "doesn't he have awareness of nasty w/d from rapid taper?" I guess I shouldn't be too surprised he didn't mention any concern's here. __________________ Support history 1991- fell in love: 1993- married: 1993-1998- 3 kids 2002 partner started Paxil and Xanax for anxiety 2004 partner increased Paxil/drinking/other bad year/ temp seperation-decreased Paxil 2005- together-repairing: 2008- partner still on Paxil/Xanax finds great support on PP and tells me. JAN 2008- Begins taper Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful people can make a difference, in fact, it is the only thing that ever has. -Margaret Mead

01-30-2008, 12:13 PM	#19
roxygirl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,114	Re: OK, Starting my taper.... SHHHHH, geez, we cant keep ANY secrets can we?? __________________ 2002 started Paxil 20mg. 2004 approx 37.5 mg. Paxil 2008 25mg. Paxil 2/1/08 began 12ml (24mg) liquid 2/27/08 11.5ml (23mg) liquid 3/27/08 11 ml (22mg) liquid 4/20/08 10.5 ml (21mg) liquid 5/20/08 10ml (20mg)liquid 7/08 9.40ml liquid (approx 19.4mg) 8/08 9 ml liquid (18mg) 9/20/08 8.5 ml liquid (17 mg) 11/3/08 8 ml liquid (16mg) 12/08 7.5 ml. liquid (15 mg) 6/09 6ml liqiud (12 mg) .125 mg. xanax (1/4 of a .5)

01-30-2008, 12:38 PM	#20
nicemom Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 3,183	Re: OK, Starting my taper.... Good luck on your journey! There will be rough times here and there but I can guarantee you one thing~~~one day you WILL be off the poison and you will feel so free!! You will definately NEVER regret tapering. The biggest mistake people who taper make is that sometimes when they don't get very noticable w/d symptoms, they get real brave and make a big drop. After that things get real bad and then its very hard to get stable again, and some never do. Take it nice and slow and keep to the plan! Good luck. __________________ Diane On Paxil for 5+ years Weaned from 40mg to 15 over a 1 1/2 year period. From 15mg-0 May/June 06 (before finding PP) Protracted w/d from c/t. First 10 mths up and down but tolerable. Akathesia hit at 11 months. Many months of terrible mental and physical torture. 3/09 started Prozac but too stimulating. Currently on 15mg Lexapro and feeling so much better. Not all who waunder are lost.

01-30-2008, 12:58 PM	#21
roxygirl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,114	Re: OK, Starting my taper.... Thanks Diane, I feel pretty good after a week of tapering like .5 mg. Im going to go super,super,super slow. I dont care how long it takes!!! __________________ 2002 started Paxil 20mg. 2004 approx 37.5 mg. Paxil 2008 25mg. Paxil 2/1/08 began 12ml (24mg) liquid 2/27/08 11.5ml (23mg) liquid 3/27/08 11 ml (22mg) liquid 4/20/08 10.5 ml (21mg) liquid 5/20/08 10ml (20mg)liquid 7/08 9.40ml liquid (approx 19.4mg) 8/08 9 ml liquid (18mg) 9/20/08 8.5 ml liquid (17 mg) 11/3/08 8 ml liquid (16mg) 12/08 7.5 ml. liquid (15 mg) 6/09 6ml liqiud (12 mg) .125 mg. xanax (1/4 of a .5)

01-30-2008, 01:03 PM	#22
explorer35 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 720	Re: OK, Starting my taper.... I've been asking for some manual rotary nose trimmers for a while now. Can't find an emoticon to represent that visual! maybe this one, use your imagination. ow, ow, ow, ow... __________________ Support history 1991- fell in love: 1993- married: 1993-1998- 3 kids 2002 partner started Paxil and Xanax for anxiety 2004 partner increased Paxil/drinking/other bad year/ temp seperation-decreased Paxil 2005- together-repairing: 2008- partner still on Paxil/Xanax finds great support on PP and tells me. JAN 2008- Begins taper Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful people can make a difference, in fact, it is the only thing that ever has. -Margaret Mead

01-30-2008, 01:41 PM	#25
roxygirl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,114	Re: OK, Starting my taper.... Explorer! I told you they dont sell manual ones!! They are ONLY electric now, but the emoticon was great, cracked me up. Go get the tweezers. I talked with my therapist today, and told her about this site. She is the angel that sits on my shoulder. She said she would take a peek, when she was ready to get good and angry at drug companies (not a firm believer in the med. route) YOU GO GIRL!! __________________ 2002 started Paxil 20mg. 2004 approx 37.5 mg. Paxil 2008 25mg. Paxil 2/1/08 began 12ml (24mg) liquid 2/27/08 11.5ml (23mg) liquid 3/27/08 11 ml (22mg) liquid 4/20/08 10.5 ml (21mg) liquid 5/20/08 10ml (20mg)liquid 7/08 9.40ml liquid (approx 19.4mg) 8/08 9 ml liquid (18mg) 9/20/08 8.5 ml liquid (17 mg) 11/3/08 8 ml liquid (16mg) 12/08 7.5 ml. liquid (15 mg) 6/09 6ml liqiud (12 mg) .125 mg. xanax (1/4 of a .5)

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