Posted by garlin on March 19, 2001, at 13:04:00
Hi to all,
I've been visiting this site for over 2 months, most of the time crying while reading what sounds like my very own thoughts & feelings. I was on Paxil for a little over a year: it lifted the black cloud of depression, helped me gain 55 lbs, lose all sexual feelings, just to name the major stuff.To make a long story short, I decided to quit, gradually. I started 6 weeks ago - cut my 20mg pill in quarters - took 3/4 for 3 weeks, 1/2 for 2 weeks, then 1/4 for 5 days. My last of the "pink pill" was Monday, 3/12.
Yeowy! It started to really hit hard Thursday - nausea, insomnia (terrible dreams too), sweating, headache, ringing in my ears, and what feels like my brain sloshing around when I move my eyes. This weird sort-of dizziness is what is keeping me home from work. It's a tad bit better today, but will it go away?
The thought of ever taking another drug makes me shudder. I'm trying not to be mad at myself. I'm trying to tell myself it's like being in labor: (mine were 52, 20, 36 hrs) it'll be over soon, and it'll be worth it. I'm so emotional right now. I'm trying to remember this will go away - but when??? Have you been through this?
Another thought that has been in my head constantly is for every action there is a reaction. Do you agree?
I'd really like to share more of my thoughts & feeling with any of you who care - I'd really like to help anyone as best I can too.
Garlin
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