Guest guest Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 Vicki, I'm curious as to how you got off paxil? I'm sorry, but I don't remember your story? Did you do it gradually over a long period of time or were you a cold turkey person? had hallucinations too, both visual and audible. Terrible, terrible time. I'm so thankful that he's doing as well as he is. This whole ordeal has been a total change in lifestyle for him as well. is well known and well liked in our little rural community. He's always been very out going and popular. He's known for his crazy sense of humor and being able to " lighten up " just about any situation. Alot of people don't understand what has happened to him, why he's changed, why he's home most of the time, doesn't work any longer, stuff like that. His closest friends have stuck by him and still call and come by occasinally and try to understand...but, to be honest, I think it's hard for your average person to comprehend something like this..heck..it's hard for us sometimes. still has serious trouble coming to grips with the fact that these drugs are still being prescribed to people everyday, all day long. And that many of them will experience horrific effects from them. In a world that is normally somewhat " predictiable and logical " an event like this makes no sense. Glad to hear you had a good thanksgiving day..hopefully the good days will become more frequent and the bad ones less and less. Anyway, thanks for the comments...I'll read them to when he gets home. He's gone fishing with his dad, that always does him good. He doesn't feel paranoid or frightened when he's in big open spaces outside. Take Care... Cheryl > Cheryl, > > I just wanted to tell you I'm so glad is doing better! Sometimes I > have to try and look back to see how far I've come, because I still have some > pretty bad days. I've been off the poison (paxil) for 8 1/2 months now, and > it's still rough alot of the times. I'm still very far from the person I used to > be, I still very rarely can get out of the house. I just thank God I'm not > hallucinating anymore, and some of the symptoms have dissapated alot, although > things seem to " cycle " which explains the linear aspect of recovery. I had a > great thankgiving, it was the best day I've had in months, so I'm happy about > that, however now it seems I'm back to where I was. I used to be very > productive and outgoing, was everywhere all the time, so this is a complete lifestyle > that I am not used to. > > Thanks for sending us the good news, I keep everyone in my prayers. > > Hugs, > Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 Dear Cheryl, You said: << I'm happy to report that is tolerating his reductions very well at this point. We are now lowering his doseage by one tenth of a ml each time. He is down to 1.7 ml. of paxil a day and he's not experiencing the return of symptoms like he use to with larger reductions. This is an anwered prayer, we're hoping it continues. He is still living with the bouts of paranoia, and is limited in where he can go and what he can do, but this seems to be improving ever so slowly. I have to remind him how bad it was when this nightmare first began, then he realizes the improvements made. >> ** His autonomic nervous system is over-responding. This is why it is difficult to go places. I have some palm essences that slowly address brain function. Do you think you could get him to try one of these? Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 , I will ask if he would be willing to try the palm essences. You know how " funny " he is about trying something new...geezzz...it's so hard for him..but maybe coming from you he might. I will definitely mention it to him. In the meantime, what exactly are palm essences? I know he'll ask...But on second thought..that's ok...I'll just look it up on the internet. Can I assume this " over responding " is connected to the small amount of paxil he's still taking? Or is it possibly something else? Cheryl > Dear Cheryl, > > > You said: > > << I'm happy to report that is tolerating his reductions very > well at this point. We are now lowering his doseage by one tenth of > a ml each time. He is down to 1.7 ml. of paxil a day and he's not > experiencing the return of symptoms like he use to with larger > reductions. This is an anwered prayer, we're hoping it continues. > He is still living with the bouts of paranoia, and is limited in > where he can go and what he can do, but this seems to be improving > ever so slowly. I have to remind him how bad it was when this > nightmare first began, then he realizes the improvements made. >> > > > ** His autonomic nervous system is over-responding. This is why it is > difficult to go places. I have some palm essences that slowly address brain > function. Do you think you could get him to try one of these? > > Regards, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 Dear Cheryl, You said: <<, I will ask if he would be willing to try the palm essences. You know how " funny " he is about trying something new...geezzz...it's so hard for him..but maybe coming from you he might. I will definitely mention it to him. In the meantime, what exactly are palm essences? I know he'll ask...But on second thought..that's ok...I'll just look it up on the internet.>> ** You may not find it. The palms act like the nervous system. I've been using them to address my own autonomic nervous system problems. I've benefitted from them. You said: <<Can I assume this " over responding " is connected to the small amount of paxil he's still taking? Or is it possibly something else?>> ** It's the changes the drugs make that affect the autonomic nervous system. He may be a little less reactive when he's totally off but it will more than likely still be a problem. People with an over-reactive autonomic nervous system need to reduce visual and auditory stimulation. Stressful situations--the anticipation of them, too--also can set it off. Sunglasses help to reduce visual stimulation. Ear plugs help to reduce auditory stimulation. We have other people here who experience this. I'd like to see Glitter try the palm essences. One of our newer young men also exhibits classic signs of this. I want to thank you and your family from the bottom of my heart for the card and money order. You guys are great. :-) I'm glad we got to cross paths though am sorry about the circumstances under which we did. Take care. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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