Success Story Post 6 Month Update

klkroy · 08-19-2008, 03:53 PM

Hello everyone. It's been a while since I've actually posted anything but I have viewed postings once in a while. I'm a little late on this 6 month update because as of today I am Paxil Free 210 days or 7 1/2 months however you want to look at it. Believe me actually counting the days has been very theraputic.

Anyhow, the first thing I would like to say is another thank you to anyone and everyone that started this web site along with everyone that has shared their experiences here. Truly couldn't have done it without this tool and so many wonderful people.

As for me I am doing very well. The six month mark had me anticipating too much but it came and went relatively quiet. I have lost 15 pounds which not only has me feeling great mentally but also physically. I still keep a calendar when wd symptoms pop up once in a while just to keep track and also to help me realize how far I've come. A few of the nuisances such as the shocks in my fingers and toes and some light sensitivity come and go but nothing that isn't more than a nuisance at the time. I also started an at home Cognitive Behavior Therapy program in March in order to get the anxiety under control without drugs and I think it has ultimately helped me with both the anxiety I intially had as well as dealing with any paxil withdrawals. Can't stressed enough how this program has helped me plus it's convenient because I do it at my own pace at home. I also take Magnesium and Fish oil on a daily basis. Just a note for the ladies I started taking Vitamin B6 10 days prior to starting my cycle and it has really helped with the PMS which is when the anxiety hits the worst. Don't know if these things work for everyone but they certainly did for me. I know the melatonin suggested on this web site also helped in the earlier wd.

So I'm looking forward to the future and wishing the same for all of you and I hope this post can bring someone else a little comfort in knowing they too can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I realize as I'm typing this how effected I was by the paxil and the wd because right now I am crying from sheer happiness that I am able to relay this outcome to you all. Love and best wishes to all.

LarryJ · 08-19-2008, 03:57 PM

Great update klkroy!

Everyone here LOVES reading positive updates!

LCrawford67 · 08-19-2008, 04:34 PM

Congratulations!!!

08-19-2008, 06:00 PM

Thank you for this!

tezwacker · 08-19-2008, 07:14 PM

Awesome! Thanks for posting this.

scotslass · 08-20-2008, 08:36 AM

Thats awsome,congratulations.

klkroy · 08-20-2008, 09:29 AM

As a side note something that had concerned me greatly while on Paxil as well as during withdrawal was my short term memory problems and I have been so pleased how that has seemed to remedy itself too. It was a scary thing for me because I honestly thought I had Alzheimer until I found this website and realized it could be the paxil and wd. It was so bad in January of this year I couldn't hardly complete a sentence because I couldn't remember the words or what I was talking about.

scotty · 08-20-2008, 10:42 AM

AWESOME!!

iwowi · 08-20-2008, 11:33 AM

Thank you for sharing your uplifting story Klkroy. You bring hope to those who battle the withdrawal.

qpwings · 08-20-2008, 11:57 AM

That is so great !!!!
How much magnesium ( i know its different for everyone )
and what brand ? everyone takes something different.
And how much fish oil and B-6 ??
Thanks, QP

westeewoman · 08-20-2008, 05:27 PM

Thank you so much for sharing. Good going!

08-19-2008, 03:53 PM	#1
klkroy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 39	Success Story Post 6 Month Update Hello everyone. It's been a while since I've actually posted anything but I have viewed postings once in a while. I'm a little late on this 6 month update because as of today I am Paxil Free 210 days or 7 1/2 months however you want to look at it. Believe me actually counting the days has been very theraputic. Anyhow, the first thing I would like to say is another thank you to anyone and everyone that started this web site along with everyone that has shared their experiences here. Truly couldn't have done it without this tool and so many wonderful people. As for me I am doing very well. The six month mark had me anticipating too much but it came and went relatively quiet. I have lost 15 pounds which not only has me feeling great mentally but also physically. I still keep a calendar when wd symptoms pop up once in a while just to keep track and also to help me realize how far I've come. A few of the nuisances such as the shocks in my fingers and toes and some light sensitivity come and go but nothing that isn't more than a nuisance at the time. I also started an at home Cognitive Behavior Therapy program in March in order to get the anxiety under control without drugs and I think it has ultimately helped me with both the anxiety I intially had as well as dealing with any paxil withdrawals. Can't stressed enough how this program has helped me plus it's convenient because I do it at my own pace at home. I also take Magnesium and Fish oil on a daily basis. Just a note for the ladies I started taking Vitamin B6 10 days prior to starting my cycle and it has really helped with the PMS which is when the anxiety hits the worst. Don't know if these things work for everyone but they certainly did for me. I know the melatonin suggested on this web site also helped in the earlier wd. So I'm looking forward to the future and wishing the same for all of you and I hope this post can bring someone else a little comfort in knowing they too can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I realize as I'm typing this how effected I was by the paxil and the wd because right now I am crying from sheer happiness that I am able to relay this outcome to you all. Love and best wishes to all. __________________ 1997-20mg Paxil/Day for General Anxiety "Mommy Dearest" Issues 2005 in "Poop Out" Withdrawal Symptoms Dr. Anxiety Returning 2006-20mg every other day (Withdrawal Symptons Dr. anxiety returning) 2007 Started skipping days and getting down to 10mg on Mondays only (Withdrawal symptons but Dr. no help) 01-21-08 Took last 10mg of Paxil 02-05-08 Full Fledged Withdrawal Began On Advice of Dr. took 10mg 02-08-08 20mg 02-09-08, 02-10-08 & finally 2-11-08 before dumping remaing down toliet

08-19-2008, 03:57 PM	#2
LarryJ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 613	Re: Success Story Post 6 Month Update Great update klkroy! Everyone here LOVES reading positive updates! __________________ Larry Started 10 mg Pexeva June 2007 Started taper - January 2008 Completed taper to 0 using LMS program - June 2008 "Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared." "To face and accept one's nervous symptoms without adding second fear and to let time pass for recovery---how important this is. It works miracles if you are prepared to do just this." - Dr. Claire Weekes

08-19-2008, 04:34 PM	#3
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,493	Re: Success Story Post 6 Month Update Congratulations!!! __________________ 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

08-19-2008, 06:00 PM	#4
njmalibu313 Posts: n/a	Re: Success Story Post 6 Month Update Thank you for this!

08-19-2008, 07:14 PM	#5
tezwacker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA State - Orting Posts: 240	Re: Success Story Post 6 Month Update Awesome! Thanks for posting this. __________________ Terri Began taking Paxil for Blushing in October 2004 Jan '08 Doctor weaned me from 37.5mg to 0mg in a four week span - Total Disaster!!! Stabilized at 20 mg and switched to liquid form MARCH 19, 2009 PAXIL FREE - FINALLY!!!

08-20-2008, 08:36 AM	#6
scotslass Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 906	Re: Success Story Post 6 Month Update Thats awsome,congratulations.

08-20-2008, 09:29 AM	#7
klkroy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 39	Re: Success Story Post 6 Month Update As a side note something that had concerned me greatly while on Paxil as well as during withdrawal was my short term memory problems and I have been so pleased how that has seemed to remedy itself too. It was a scary thing for me because I honestly thought I had Alzheimer until I found this website and realized it could be the paxil and wd. It was so bad in January of this year I couldn't hardly complete a sentence because I couldn't remember the words or what I was talking about. __________________ 1997-20mg Paxil/Day for General Anxiety "Mommy Dearest" Issues 2005 in "Poop Out" Withdrawal Symptoms Dr. Anxiety Returning 2006-20mg every other day (Withdrawal Symptons Dr. anxiety returning) 2007 Started skipping days and getting down to 10mg on Mondays only (Withdrawal symptons but Dr. no help) 01-21-08 Took last 10mg of Paxil 02-05-08 Full Fledged Withdrawal Began On Advice of Dr. took 10mg 02-08-08 20mg 02-09-08, 02-10-08 & finally 2-11-08 before dumping remaing down toliet

08-20-2008, 10:42 AM	#8
scotty Administrator & Advocate Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new jersey Posts: 38,590	Re: Success Story Post 6 Month Update AWESOME!! __________________ AKA Laurie "If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere." ~Frank A. Clark

08-20-2008, 11:33 AM	#9
iwowi Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stewartstown PA Posts: 1,144	Re: Success Story Post 6 Month Update Thank you for sharing your uplifting story Klkroy. You bring hope to those who battle the withdrawal. __________________ Iwona 1992 – 1994 Zoloft 1994 – 1999 Prozac 1999 – 2007 Paxil 40 mg April 2008 - January 2009 - severe insomnia - Rozerem February 2009 - Prozac 10mg PROZAC TAPER: 03/01-9mg 04/01-8mg 05/01-7mg 08/01-6.5mg 09/01-6mg 10/01-5.5mg 11/01-5mg

08-20-2008, 11:57 AM	#10
qpwings Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 63	Re: Success Story Post 6 Month Update That is so great !!!! How much magnesium ( i know its different for everyone ) and what brand ? everyone takes something different. And how much fish oil and B-6 ?? Thanks, QP __________________ 2002-2005 20mg Paxil for sit. panic attacks, by GP 2005-2006 15mg 2006-2007 10mg 8/07 down to 5 mg all hell broke loose 9/07 went back up to 10 mg stabilized P. Doc did slower wean 9/07 with klonopin .05mg 3x a day/started zoloft Last dose of paxil 11/30/07 on 50mg zoloft 5/08 dropped 6.25 mg zoloft 6/08 down another 6.25 mg 7/08 down 6.25 mg 9/08 down 6.25 mg 1/2 way on 25mg 1/09 down to 15 mg of zoloft 4/09 NO ZOLOFT SSRI FREE still taking 1 dose of .25mg of klonopin

08-20-2008, 05:27 PM	#11
westeewoman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 945	Re: Success Story Post 6 Month Update Thank you so much for sharing. Good going! __________________ [size="1"]Paxil 1993-1998 poop-out/ct Celexa 1998-2005 poop-out/ct Cymbalta 60 mg July, 2005 last propranolol 15 mg/day April 6, 2007 last Serax 10 mg/day April 6, 2007 Cymbalta 60 mg 8/23/07 to 50.5 mg on 2/24/08 in six drops Cymbalta 49.0mg 3/26/2008 to 40mg 2/6/2009 in nine drops Cymbalta 38.5mg 4/15/2009 Cymbalta 36.0 5/15/2009 Cymbalta 35.6. 9/15/2009[ Cymbalta 35.0 10/15/2009 /SIZE]

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