Guest guest Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Hi , Thanks for your feedback. I really appreciate it. I was on Zoloft for eight years. I don't even think it was helping with anything. I just stayed on it because I figured it couldn't hurt. I didn't go off it cold-turkey, but my doctor didn't give me any guidelines, so I'm sure it was too quick. I probably was off it (from 75 mg) in a month. I have a doctor now who's suggesting that I go back on it and re-do my taper, very slowly. I've been off it for almost two years. Do you think this could help? Do you know of anyone else who's gone back on after so long, tapered very slowly, and got better? Thanks. > Dear , > > > You said: > > > <<Hello All. My name is . I'm happy to have found a place to go where > people can relate to what I'm going through. I've been having withdrawal > problems for over a year and a half. I know many of you were on Paxil. I was > on Zoloft. I know most of the attention is on Paxil withdrawal, but > withdrawal can happen with any of the SSRI's, and the symptoms are all > similar. I have dizziness, vision problems > (visual lag, light sensitivity), concentration and memory problems, > unbearable anxiety, and some other problems. Although the physical problems > are very uncomfortable, I can tough those out. The hardest ones to deal with > are the concentration and memory problems. I'm 31, and I feel like I have > the brain of an 80 year old man. I have a lot of anger of this. I feel like > I'd gotten much better treatment and understanding if I were a heroin > addict. I'm confused about what to try next. There are a lot of suggestions > out there, but I don't know where to start. The thing that depresses me the > most about this is not knowing if it will ever end. I could bear anything if > I knew it would end someday. But I'm not so sure about this. I haven't made > much improvement in the year and a half, and I sometimes hear horror stories > of people who have suffered for years and have not gotten better. Can anyone > tell me of some success stories of people who eventually got completely > better? Am I on the path to permanent problems? Thanks for listening. I > welcome any feedback.>> > > > > ** How long were you on Zoloft and what kind of a schedule did you use > to discontinue it? > > > Currently there is a lot of talk here about Paxil because a number of > people from a Paxil board have joined this list. Most of the time you'll > hear about all of these drugs causing people problems. It's not just the > SSRIs either. It's all psychotropic drugs. > > > The symptoms that bother you most (concentration and memory) take a while > to get better. From what you're describing here it sounds like you abruptly > discontiued the drug . This makes the recovery period much longer. > > > The first step is a good nutrient protocol. Your body uses nutrients to > function properly and heal itself. Have you looked at our Basic Healing > Protocol (you got copy when you joined)? You can find it here on the group > site: > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Withdrawal_and_Recovery/files/ > > > > I need to re-write this document so it is clearer for people so I > will clarify here for you. > > > > -- magnesium (the type depends on the person's chemistry; citrate is a good > compromise for most without any added information) Great for anxiety, > maintaining proper pH, nervous system. See Magnesium article > at > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Withdrawal_and_Recovery/files/Sup plements/ > > > -- calcium (see same article as magnesium above) > (Calcium can make people who tend toward mania more manic.) > > > -- Vitamin C -- at least one gram daily. > > > -- Full spectrum vitamins and trace minerals (the best I've found. I've > recommended these to people in withdrawal and recovery for 8 years now) > > SupraLife's Ultra or Total Body Toddy, and Mineral Toddy. > http://members.americanlongevity.net/users/recovery/ > (click on " products " and then " liquid nutrition " ) > > > -- Fish oil -- Carlson's is a good brand accessible and affordable for most > There is more information on fish oil in our files > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Withdrawal_and_Recovery/files/ > > > > -- A healthy diet with fresh, whole foods. > -- Plenty of fresh vegetables. > -- Plenty of fresh, clean water. > -- Avoid packaged foods, fast food, food additives (where possible), sugar, > corn syrup, all other sweeteners except for some occasional raw honey. > -- Avoid all white carbohydrates (rice, pasta, etc.) > > > This is a good starting point (seeing as how I can't stay awake any > longer, lol). > > Questions? Comments? Both are welcome . > > Regards, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Dear , You said: <<Thanks for your feedback. I really appreciate it. I was on Zoloft for eight years. I don't even think it was helping with anything. I just stayed on it because I figured it couldn't hurt. I didn't go off it cold-turkey, but my doctor didn't give me any guidelines, so I'm sure it was too quick. I probably was off it (from 75 mg) in a month. I have a doctor now who's suggesting that I go back on it and re-do my taper, very slowly. I've been off it for almost two years. Do you think this could help? Do you know of anyone else who's gone back on after so long, tapered very slowly, and got better?>> ** You're welcome (for the feedback). I have seen only a few cases where someone going back on a drug after being off it for so long has benefitted in any way. There is usually a small window of opportunity to do this that lasts at most, 2 months. This is because your brain begins trying to compensate for the condition it is now in from the changes made by the drug. Introducing the drug again usually results in too much serotonin and too few receptors for it. Chaos rsults. You definitely discontinued the drug too quickly. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 I hope this clarifies my comment on not being a "support group". I appreciate your feedback, Enid, and all you've done to encourage and support others in their recovery. I've been on other support groups, and unlike this one, those groups support the theory that depression is a disease and that it can only be cured with drugs. People who congregate at those sites abdicate responsibility for everything; they only want support in choosing the drugs they take, they're not interested in anything else, and to suggest that depression or whatever their dx is is anything BUT a chemical imbalance (which we all know now is nothing but an unprovable theory and opinion as is most scientific evidence) is committing some form of heresy. There was one such site that seemed to be an advertisement for pharmaceutical drug use. Everyone on it, except for a few people who had had bad reactions, were promoting the mental illness as a brain disease theory which took all of it out of our control, making meds the only answer -- a little checking into the woman who "started" the site and whose story was held up as a model for why people should take drugs, turned out to be a consultant for the pharmaceutical industry. More investigation led us to get the tax returns filed by the "non-profit" and lo and behold the site was funded by GSK to the tune of a million dollars a year!!!! These are the notorious stakeholder sites funded by Big Pharma with "patients" manning the boards and regaling new members with their stories of success with various and sundry drugs. Ahhhh, the power of persuasion!!!! There are literally thousands of these "support" groups on the net. People are fooled everyday into thinking that they've met people just like them, with diseases of the brain, for which meds are the only answer without realizing that they are being propagandized to the hilt by plants from the pharmaceutical industry1!!!! "Blind Reason" a novel of pharmaceutical intrigue Think your antidepressant is safe? Think again. It's Unsafe At Any Dose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 wrote: << What is saddest to me is that people are not recognizing that the unhappiness we feel at times is a brilliant built-in warning system that is actually saying, " We're not on the right track, my friend. We need to evaluate our situation and make some changes " . By allowing ourselves to experience this unhappiness and dissatisfaction we're allowing for life's normal processes. When a mind and spirit-numbing drug is given for these normal life and crises, it circumvents very normal and necessary processes in our emotional and spiritual growth.>> Dear Enid, You said: <<I know your group is not a support group as such, but at my current stage of withdrawal [off 8 months seroxat] I find words like this very helpful and focus my mind on going forward rather than thinking........do I need some more pills! - Sometimes I do feel as though I am hanging onto a very thin thread and not finding enough fun in life. I am sure we are conditioned to think that our minds should be numbed for many experiences in life and we therefore do not progress along our journey.>> ** I need to clarify what I said about not being a " support group " . I said this because there seems to be a fair amount of people who have taken antidepressant drugs and come to lists like this and expect " tea and sympathy " served Burger King style ( " Have it YOUR way at Burger King " ). I can understand how this happens because all the groups I've seen are like this. We don't fit this model. When people come here we try to impart that we understand where they're at and the struggles they've had. We go beyond that. We share our beliefs about these drugs and we try to empower people by telling them that they can have more control over their lives than have been led to believe by those who will slap diagnostic labels on them and tell them they have a lifelong illness. We offer resources for understanding why these drugs are more harmful than helpful, and we challenge people to rise up and be the best they can be. Let's face it -- we're all human. There is always some way we can grow. I think this IS a support group. To me, a support group is a place people can access that will support them in striving to achieve that which they wish to achieve. When people show up on this list, my assumption is that they've read our group description on our Yahoo Groups page and are drawn to achieving what it says we do here (which is): " This group is here to assist you in the careful withdrawal and recovery from the use of psychiatric drugs including antidepressants, benzodiazepines, and antipsychotics. " " Please introduce yourself and tell us your story. Numerous others have courageously discontinued these drugs and gone on to lead full lives. We'd like to assist you in accomplishing the same. " " Our focus is on withdrawal and recovery utilizing nutrients, homeopathy, flower essences, a few herbs (most are not suited to those in early recovery), and proper diet as medicine. We also explore and support emotional and spiritual health. " " We are here to listen and guide you through at your own pace. Our seasoned members offer plenty of support and share their experiences with you each step of the way. " " The group is comprised of people who believe that psychotropic drugs are harmful to your health. If this is not your belief, you are welcome to peruse the group but you may find that it doesn't serve your needs. We neither allow posts that praise psychotropic drugs nor engage in arguments over the merit of our position. " Perhaps something else needs to be said so people understand? I hope this clarifies my comment on not being a " support group " . I appreciate your feedback, Enid, and all you've done to encourage and support others in their recovery. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 > > > : > > Thanks for replying. > > My main symptoms of klonopin withdrawal are shortness of breath, rapid > heart beat, sleepiness, lack of energy and occasional anxiety.>> Shortness of breath and lack of energy -in your case, Carbo Vegetabilis 30C, a homeopathic remedy(this may not be appropriate for everyone with this symptom so I suggest others not take it and expect anything. Talk to me first so I have a full picture). Rapid heartbeat and occasional anxiety - magnesium citrate or taurate, 300 mg. twice a day (this dose may be able to be increased to 3X a day depending on your response to it). This works for others with these EXACT symptoms as well. > I thought that klonopin caused you to feel sleepy, not geting off from it.>> ** Your body is being challenged. It heals most when you are sleeping. Allow your body to guide you in its healing. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Thanks a lot for your recommendations . I wanted to ask you how do you recommend me to take the Carbo Vegetabilis. I just got it in drops. Thanks, o > > > > > > : > > > > Thanks for replying. > > > > My main symptoms of klonopin withdrawal are shortness of breath, > rapid > > heart beat, sleepiness, lack of energy and occasional anxiety.>> > > > Shortness of breath and lack of energy -in your case, Carbo > Vegetabilis 30C, a homeopathic remedy(this may not be appropriate for > everyone with this symptom so I suggest others not take it and expect > anything. Talk to me first so I have a full picture). > > > Rapid heartbeat and occasional anxiety - magnesium citrate or > taurate, 300 mg. twice a day (this dose may be able to be increased > to 3X a day depending on your response to it). This works for others > with these EXACT symptoms as well. > > > > I thought that klonopin caused you to feel sleepy, not geting off > from it.>> > > > ** Your body is being challenged. It heals most when you are > sleeping. Allow your body to guide you in its healing. > > Regards, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Thanks a lot for your recommendations . I wanted to ask you how do you recommend me to take the Carbo Vegetabilis. I just got it in drops. Thanks, o > > > > > > : > > > > Thanks for replying. > > > > My main symptoms of klonopin withdrawal are shortness of breath, > rapid > > heart beat, sleepiness, lack of energy and occasional anxiety.>> > > > Shortness of breath and lack of energy -in your case, Carbo > Vegetabilis 30C, a homeopathic remedy(this may not be appropriate for > everyone with this symptom so I suggest others not take it and expect > anything. Talk to me first so I have a full picture). > > > Rapid heartbeat and occasional anxiety - magnesium citrate or > taurate, 300 mg. twice a day (this dose may be able to be increased > to 3X a day depending on your response to it). This works for others > with these EXACT symptoms as well. > > > > I thought that klonopin caused you to feel sleepy, not geting off > from it.>> > > > ** Your body is being challenged. It heals most when you are > sleeping. Allow your body to guide you in its healing. > > Regards, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Thanks a lot for your recommendations . I wanted to ask you how do you recommend me to take the Carbo Vegetabilis. I just got it in drops. Thanks, o > > > > > > : > > > > Thanks for replying. > > > > My main symptoms of klonopin withdrawal are shortness of breath, > rapid > > heart beat, sleepiness, lack of energy and occasional anxiety.>> > > > Shortness of breath and lack of energy -in your case, Carbo > Vegetabilis 30C, a homeopathic remedy(this may not be appropriate for > everyone with this symptom so I suggest others not take it and expect > anything. Talk to me first so I have a full picture). > > > Rapid heartbeat and occasional anxiety - magnesium citrate or > taurate, 300 mg. twice a day (this dose may be able to be increased > to 3X a day depending on your response to it). This works for others > with these EXACT symptoms as well. > > > > I thought that klonopin caused you to feel sleepy, not geting off > from it.>> > > > ** Your body is being challenged. It heals most when you are > sleeping. Allow your body to guide you in its healing. > > Regards, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 catherine great to hear from you i hope u r doing better anytime after 630 west coast time is good say thurs thats pretty late for u so anytime on sunday is perfect if sunday is good for u give me a time and ill call you i got most of the stuff that we talked about so im really excited about getting started dont worry it wont take an hour this time thank you catherine shannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 How about 10 am your time, 1pm mine on Sun. , ? C > catherine great to hear from you i hope u r > doing better anytime after 630 west coast time > is good say thurs thats pretty late for u so anytime on sunday is > perfect if sunday is good for u give me a time and ill call you > i got most of the stuff that we talked about so im really excited > about getting started dont worry it wont take an hour this time > > thank you catherine > > shannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 thats perfect ill call at 1 ur time shannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 thats perfect ill call at 1 ur time shannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 >I was taking Paxil 25mg for 1 year (started getting panic attacks a year ago) I went down to 10mg for three weeks and felt fine so decided to go down to 5mg for three weeks and felt fine, once i stopped completly (8 days ago) is when the hell started. I threw all of my pills away because i am so mad. It was my stupidity to start taking the drug in the first place without researching it. Thanks for your quick response, i look foward to hearing more.. > Dear , > > > I am on my way out so have only a moment but want to touch base > with you. > > > It sounds like you discontinued way too quickly. I'm going to ask > right here that some of our moreeasoned members, and our moderators > explore this with you here today. If it is as I suspect, you need to > go back on a partial dose and slowly discontinue it. > > Could those of you who feel pretty confident that you know how I > would decide a dose for please take a shot at helping her with > this. I will be back tonight and can get into more specifics the. > The dose has to be enough to take the edge off but more than likely > doesn't have to be the full dose unless this was a total cold turkey. > > > , we can help you. Glitter and will be the final > authorities on recommendations. They have the experience. > > Others who want to help, please don't tackle more than you're > ready to tackle. (and some others) could use some emotional > support and reassurance. Your help would be greatly appreciated here. > > I'll talk to you tonight. Thanks, everyone. > > Regards, > > (moderator & listowner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 >I was taking Paxil 25mg for 1 year (started getting panic attacks a year ago) I went down to 10mg for three weeks and felt fine so decided to go down to 5mg for three weeks and felt fine, once i stopped completly (8 days ago) is when the hell started. I threw all of my pills away because i am so mad. It was my stupidity to start taking the drug in the first place without researching it. Thanks for your quick response, i look foward to hearing more.. > Dear , > > > I am on my way out so have only a moment but want to touch base > with you. > > > It sounds like you discontinued way too quickly. I'm going to ask > right here that some of our moreeasoned members, and our moderators > explore this with you here today. If it is as I suspect, you need to > go back on a partial dose and slowly discontinue it. > > Could those of you who feel pretty confident that you know how I > would decide a dose for please take a shot at helping her with > this. I will be back tonight and can get into more specifics the. > The dose has to be enough to take the edge off but more than likely > doesn't have to be the full dose unless this was a total cold turkey. > > > , we can help you. Glitter and will be the final > authorities on recommendations. They have the experience. > > Others who want to help, please don't tackle more than you're > ready to tackle. (and some others) could use some emotional > support and reassurance. Your help would be greatly appreciated here. > > I'll talk to you tonight. Thanks, everyone. > > Regards, > > (moderator & listowner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 >I was taking Paxil 25mg for 1 year (started getting panic attacks a year ago) I went down to 10mg for three weeks and felt fine so decided to go down to 5mg for three weeks and felt fine, once i stopped completly (8 days ago) is when the hell started. I threw all of my pills away because i am so mad. It was my stupidity to start taking the drug in the first place without researching it. Thanks for your quick response, i look foward to hearing more.. > Dear , > > > I am on my way out so have only a moment but want to touch base > with you. > > > It sounds like you discontinued way too quickly. I'm going to ask > right here that some of our moreeasoned members, and our moderators > explore this with you here today. If it is as I suspect, you need to > go back on a partial dose and slowly discontinue it. > > Could those of you who feel pretty confident that you know how I > would decide a dose for please take a shot at helping her with > this. I will be back tonight and can get into more specifics the. > The dose has to be enough to take the edge off but more than likely > doesn't have to be the full dose unless this was a total cold turkey. > > > , we can help you. Glitter and will be the final > authorities on recommendations. They have the experience. > > Others who want to help, please don't tackle more than you're > ready to tackle. (and some others) could use some emotional > support and reassurance. Your help would be greatly appreciated here. > > I'll talk to you tonight. Thanks, everyone. > > Regards, > > (moderator & listowner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 Dear , You said: > I was taking Paxil 25mg for 1 year (started getting panic attacks a > year ago) I went down to 10mg for three weeks and felt fine so > decided to go down to 5mg for three weeks and felt fine, once i > stopped completly (8 days ago) is when the hell started. I threw all > of my pills away because i am so mad. > It was my stupidity to start taking the drug in the first place > without researching it. > Thanks for your quick response, i look foward to hearing more..>> ** Can you get more from your doctor? Were you taking a regular formula or CR? It's a good sign (if you were on the regular formula) that you got down to 5mg. without a problem. Unfortunately, that last bit is really difficult for everybody (though many have problems sooner than you did). With the last five milligrams you are probably going to have to go a half milligram at a time. This gives your brain time to adjust. In the meantime, get your hands on a good supply of chamomile tea and drink as much of it as you can until you can gwt in touch with your doctor to get more Paxil. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 Hi , I'm so glad you found the group! does a wonderful job of explaining the process of weaning and the effect it has on ones' brain. Much, better than I could ever do. Heed her advise, it will make all the difference in the world. I cringe to think of what would have become of my son had I not stumbled upon this group. I consider it a " GodSend " for sure! Welcome~~ Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 Hi , I'm so glad you found the group! does a wonderful job of explaining the process of weaning and the effect it has on ones' brain. Much, better than I could ever do. Heed her advise, it will make all the difference in the world. I cringe to think of what would have become of my son had I not stumbled upon this group. I consider it a " GodSend " for sure! Welcome~~ Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 > Thanks for guiding me here... im hoping to get some clearification as to when these symptoms will go away. Does read all of these e-mails? Hi , I'm so glad you found the group! does a wonderful job of explaining the process of weaning and the effect it has on ones' brain. Much better than I could ever do. Heed her advise, it will make all the difference in the world. I cringe to think of what would have become of my son had I not stumbled upon this group. I consider it a " GodSend " for sure! Welcome~~ Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 > Thanks for guiding me here... im hoping to get some clearification as to when these symptoms will go away. Does read all of these e-mails? Hi , I'm so glad you found the group! does a wonderful job of explaining the process of weaning and the effect it has on ones' brain. Much better than I could ever do. Heed her advise, it will make all the difference in the world. I cringe to think of what would have become of my son had I not stumbled upon this group. I consider it a " GodSend " for sure! Welcome~~ Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 > Thanks for guiding me here... im hoping to get some clearification as to when these symptoms will go away. Does read all of these e-mails? Hi , I'm so glad you found the group! does a wonderful job of explaining the process of weaning and the effect it has on ones' brain. Much better than I could ever do. Heed her advise, it will make all the difference in the world. I cringe to think of what would have become of my son had I not stumbled upon this group. I consider it a " GodSend " for sure! Welcome~~ Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 Im really scared to go back on Paxil after coming this far, but now im REALLY scared that if I dont go back on it I may be messed up forever :-( Dear , > > > > You said: > > > > > I was taking the Paxil CR at first and then went to the 10mg > > regular Paxil then 5mg, from what i have experienced over the last > > 10 days or so i feel like i have made a little bit of progress (the > > horrible zaps are still here but not as often) I really do not want > > to start taking it again... Do you think i am going to have problems > > with this zapping forever??>> > > > > ** If you don't go off slowly you will take much longer to recover and > may not recover to the degree that you otherwise would. I'm saying this > from the experience of seeing this many times over. Others here will tell > you the same thing. > > > You said: > > > > > << How long does it typically take to go > away and do you think the paxil is out of my system yet?>> > > > > ** There is no average time . Everyone is biochemically unique. There > are too many factors here that figure in like the state of your nervous > system prior to the drug, the amount of damage caused by the drug, what kind > of environmental toxins you've been exposed to in your lifetime -- even how > good your nutrition has been at various times. These are just a few of > thuosands of variables that all contribute to how long it takes to recover. > > > It is not the Paxil in your system that causes the problem. The problem > was established within a week of you beginning the drug. The biggest > problem is that all these drugs alter the structure of your brain and > chemistry. Stopping the drug does not result in the structure of your brain > returning to normal. > > > Your brain heals best when it is not shocked. You shocked it by the > rapid discontinuance. Because you were on CR initially, there was some lag > time in you feeling the withdrawal. > > > Your brain will also benefit from some nutrients. We can discuss that > later. > > > You will have metabolites in your body from Paxil for quite some time. > Again, this is not the crux of the problem but it will, at times, bring you > back to a point where you feel like you're in withdrawal all over again (for > a shorter period of time). What helps with this is vigorous exercise, > eating well, taking supplements, and when you are strong enough, doing a > cleanse as defined in Chinese or Ayurvedic medicine. We can help you with > that also. > > > > To sum it up, yes, I think you should go back on and ease off it. > You'll feel better sooner and suffer less damage. > > Regards, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 Hi , You said: > Im really scared to go back on Paxil after coming this far, but now > im REALLY scared that if I dont go back on it I may be messed up > forever :-( ***Your fear is totally understandable. However, there are many, many people on this group who would give their right arms to be able to go back on Paxil and do a slow taper instead of dealing for years with the effects of cold turkey withdrawal. I certainly understand your fear, but it is really, really worth it to go back on the drug and taper off slowly. It will be so much easier on your brain and body, and your recovery time will be shortened. It can take years to recover from cold turkey withdrawal. People do recover from it, but I wouldn't take that route if I had the choice. We'll be here for you all the way. In the meantime, guzzle that chamomile tea! Blessings, Kim (co-moderator) *************************************************** Remember the Withdrawal Mantra: " Everything I am feeling is from the withdrawal. It isn't me. It will pass. Everything I am feeling is from the withdrawal. " **************************************************** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 Hi , You said: > Im really scared to go back on Paxil after coming this far, but now > im REALLY scared that if I dont go back on it I may be messed up > forever :-( ***Your fear is totally understandable. However, there are many, many people on this group who would give their right arms to be able to go back on Paxil and do a slow taper instead of dealing for years with the effects of cold turkey withdrawal. I certainly understand your fear, but it is really, really worth it to go back on the drug and taper off slowly. It will be so much easier on your brain and body, and your recovery time will be shortened. It can take years to recover from cold turkey withdrawal. People do recover from it, but I wouldn't take that route if I had the choice. We'll be here for you all the way. In the meantime, guzzle that chamomile tea! Blessings, Kim (co-moderator) *************************************************** Remember the Withdrawal Mantra: " Everything I am feeling is from the withdrawal. It isn't me. It will pass. Everything I am feeling is from the withdrawal. " **************************************************** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 Hi , You said: > Im really scared to go back on Paxil after coming this far, but now > im REALLY scared that if I dont go back on it I may be messed up > forever :-( ***Your fear is totally understandable. However, there are many, many people on this group who would give their right arms to be able to go back on Paxil and do a slow taper instead of dealing for years with the effects of cold turkey withdrawal. I certainly understand your fear, but it is really, really worth it to go back on the drug and taper off slowly. It will be so much easier on your brain and body, and your recovery time will be shortened. It can take years to recover from cold turkey withdrawal. People do recover from it, but I wouldn't take that route if I had the choice. We'll be here for you all the way. In the meantime, guzzle that chamomile tea! Blessings, Kim (co-moderator) *************************************************** Remember the Withdrawal Mantra: " Everything I am feeling is from the withdrawal. It isn't me. It will pass. Everything I am feeling is from the withdrawal. " **************************************************** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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