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16 years ago 0 1693 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
sheba,
 
Glad to hear that you're feeling a bit better.
Don't forget that we are always here for you, you have nothing to be afraid of. We are here to help and support you.
Keep us posted,
 
Breanne, Bilingual Health Educator
16 years ago 0 185 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
The side effects are slowly disappearing. The only problem is the sleep. Maybe is for the hot weather but I tend to go to sleep really late. Even if I'm staying in bed and relaxing and feel like I will fall asleep.
The dizziness is almost gone or I'm getting used to. :)
For now I don't really now how I'm doing without the meds. I feel over the edge and a little out of control. Like an emotional storm or something like that. The doc told me that i normal to feel like that. In a week or two maybe I can answer to this question.
For now I'm just glad to be off.
The scariest part of stopping them is the fear to be unable to cope without. Is a sort of psychological addiction.
16 years ago 0 3045 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Sheeba,
 
Congratulations!  It can be scary to stop your meds, especially with the side effects you were having.  Have the effects totally resolve yet?  How are you doing without the meds?
 
 
16 years ago 0 538 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Wow Sheba!
 
Congratulations on your gret progress! Keep us posted!
16 years ago 0 1693 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Sheba,
 
Good for you! It's great to hear that you have been going out, and trying to take your mind off of things. It is also great that you spoke to you doctor regarding your medication. Hopefully all goes well in the next few days, keep us posted.
 
Breanne, Bilingual Health Educator
16 years ago 0 185 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
News: I'm off paroxetine for two days. A little dizzy but really I not doing too badly. I have some problems sleeping but that's all. At least fot now. I should see the next days how I'm koping.
For this reason I was a little absent theese days. I'm not staying at home. I manage better if I go out and if I'm not thinking too much.

16 years ago 0 538 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Good for you talking to your psy about this. Taking charge of our health with the doctor's help is important! Sounds like you are doing everything to succeed. Keep us posted!
16 years ago 0 185 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I talked with my psy and he told me to go slower if i need to. To give myself 3-4 more days between one dose adjustment and the other. I started on weekly based adjustments - 2.5 mg. But was too fast for me. Now in something like 10 days I should be completely off.
 

16 years ago 0 538 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hiya Sheba!
 
Once upon a time I used to take huge amounts of all sorts of medications for depression and anxiety! I got off them. It was tough and scary but I got through it. Now I just have one medicatin for anxiety which I take only when I need them. If I can do it you can too!
 
As for side effects of withdrawl, I think Breanne is right. Talk to your doctor he can help! Also, you can talk to your pharmacist. I do recommend talking to your doctor though! But you can do this!
 
 
16 years ago 0 1693 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Sheba,
 
I highly suggest that you visit your family doctor if you are not feeling well and having concerns regarding your medication.
Let us know how it goes,
 
Breanne, Bilingual Health Educator

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