1 Year Cold Turkey

ZigZag · 07-27-2009, 02:14 AM

Was wondering if its possible at one year to be hitting the vomitting and hot flushing state. Was doing really good up till month 10 and then things have just gone haywire for me. Body is flushing, can't keep down solid food. The smallest little thing send me into a panic attack, I cant relax at all, not comfortable in my own house. Everything scares me and im hallunciating sometimes.

12 years 30 mg

Thanks
Zig

nice bloke · 07-27-2009, 03:26 AM

for the best part of a year off i had mainly physical problems and from about month 10 or so is when all the emotional/mental problems struck me badly. so, yes, in my opinion, it is possible for you to be getting all these new symptoms this far out. i had several really bad months but am finally starting to see some light.

hang in there

everythingisnotokay · 07-27-2009, 05:04 AM

I'm only 3 months out myself so I can't speak for 1 year, and have yet to see many improvements myself.

Aside from there being a probability the hallucinations are a symptom of Paxil withdrawal, on the flip-side hallucinations can come from a lot of things ranging from fevers (a flu or viral infection), to something hormonal (menopause? not sure of your sex / age), or a psychiatric conditions such as major depressive disorder with psychosis, and bipolar disorder among others.

I don't want to scare you, but since you are so far out from your last dose of Paxil I hate to suggest the possibility that Paxil was masking an underlining condition which is now presenting itself since you're off the drug.

You might want to consult with a psychiatrist or doctor, or someone who has some experience with this to make sure the hallucinations aren't from something other than Paxil withdrawal.

Katesmom · 07-27-2009, 08:53 AM

Waves happen to the best of us and anything goes when one hits. However, it sounds a lot like you have a virus.

whalebale · 07-27-2009, 11:30 AM

being a year off, congraduationals, that is awesome! unfortunately in comparison to the amount of time you were on it and the way you got off it, its likely its a bad wave : (

Songbird · 07-27-2009, 10:39 PM

It does sound like a bad wave. I hope it passes for you soon. Relaxation exercises might help.

Paxilalmostkilledme · 07-27-2009, 10:46 PM

Congrats on making it this far!

Magnesium, over the course of a few weeks, wiped out my anxiety problem

ZigZag · 07-27-2009, 11:05 PM

Thanks Everyone!

07-27-2009, 02:14 AM	#1
ZigZag Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 12	1 Year Cold Turkey Was wondering if its possible at one year to be hitting the vomitting and hot flushing state. Was doing really good up till month 10 and then things have just gone haywire for me. Body is flushing, can't keep down solid food. The smallest little thing send me into a panic attack, I cant relax at all, not comfortable in my own house. Everything scares me and im hallunciating sometimes. 12 years 30 mg Thanks Zig

07-27-2009, 03:26 AM	#2
nice bloke Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 314	Re: 1 Year Cold Turkey for the best part of a year off i had mainly physical problems and from about month 10 or so is when all the emotional/mental problems struck me badly. so, yes, in my opinion, it is possible for you to be getting all these new symptoms this far out. i had several really bad months but am finally starting to see some light. hang in there __________________ 1995 - 1997 seroxat 20-40mg quit ct 1999 - 2001 citalopram 20 - 40mg 2001 -2004 (march) seroxat 20mg ct'ed in 2004 2004 (august) - 2007 (august) seroxat 20mg - another ct due to ignorance followed by a myriad of physical and mental torture september 2008 - valium 5mg february 2009 - valium 10 mg sometimes more july 2009 to september - abilify 5mg, stopped due to cardiac arrythmias september 2009 - olanzapine 5mg and remeron 15mg tapering valium, now 8.5mg

07-27-2009, 05:04 AM	#3
everythingisnotokay Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 25	Re: 1 Year Cold Turkey I'm only 3 months out myself so I can't speak for 1 year, and have yet to see many improvements myself. Aside from there being a probability the hallucinations are a symptom of Paxil withdrawal, on the flip-side hallucinations can come from a lot of things ranging from fevers (a flu or viral infection), to something hormonal (menopause? not sure of your sex / age), or a psychiatric conditions such as major depressive disorder with psychosis, and bipolar disorder among others. I don't want to scare you, but since you are so far out from your last dose of Paxil I hate to suggest the possibility that Paxil was masking an underlining condition which is now presenting itself since you're off the drug. You might want to consult with a psychiatrist or doctor, or someone who has some experience with this to make sure the hallucinations aren't from something other than Paxil withdrawal.

07-27-2009, 08:53 AM	#4
Katesmom Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 13,706	Re: 1 Year Cold Turkey Waves happen to the best of us and anything goes when one hits. However, it sounds a lot like you have a virus. __________________ 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

07-27-2009, 11:30 AM	#5
whalebale Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 493	Re: 1 Year Cold Turkey being a year off, congraduationals, that is awesome! unfortunately in comparison to the amount of time you were on it and the way you got off it, its likely its a bad wave : ( __________________ Started Paxil Feb 2008 Became Manic in March and Took LSD Twice (4 hits total) while manic Tapered off Paxil in July 2008 Paxil Free as of August 1 2008 RIGHT NOW its all good

07-27-2009, 10:39 PM	#6
Songbird Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 7,046	Re: 1 Year Cold Turkey It does sound like a bad wave. I hope it passes for you soon. Relaxation exercises might help. __________________ Jul 01-Feb 02 Aropax Feb - Dec 03 Citalopram Jul 04 Aropax Jan 07 - Feb 08 20mg - 5mg Apr 4.5mg 5mg Jun 10mg zopiclone > seroquel Jul 20mg Aug + methionine Oct aropax > loxamine Dec off seroquel 7 Dec 17.5mg 30 Dec 15mg 24 Jan 12.5mg 16 Feb 10mg 10 May 9mg 30 May 8mg 5 July 7.5mg 2 Aug 7.25mg 1 Sep 7mg 9 Oct 6.75mg 8 Nov 6.5mg Appreciation is the antidote to stress - Trust is the antidote to fear

07-27-2009, 10:46 PM	#7
Paxilalmostkilledme Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Montreal, QC Vancouver, BC Posts: 625	Re: 1 Year Cold Turkey Congrats on making it this far! Magnesium, over the course of a few weeks, wiped out my anxiety problem __________________ Paxil - 2000-2006 40mgs, weight gain of 50 pounds tapered for one month as I had to get off due to behavior issues. late Dec 2006....last paxil 3 months of major w/d. supplements: b-complex, mags, fish oil "Your Mileage WILL Vary" should be stamped across every drug dispensed. Your doc shouldn't poo-poo your reaction. You live inside your body. You know what's happening in there.

07-27-2009, 11:05 PM	#8
ZigZag Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 12	Re: 1 Year Cold Turkey Thanks Everyone!

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