Posted by 49er on December 6, 2008, at 11:04:59
In reply to Re: damage from SSRI's - 49er, posted by deerock on December 6, 2008, at 8:06:17
> 49er,
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> do the symptoms get better when you stop the meds?
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> if they are permanent, do you feel like the meds made your life worse than pre-taking the meds?
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> how do you live with the damage if it is permanent? thanks.Hi,
Great questions.
1, Do the symptoms get better when you stop the meds?
Many people on the Paxil Progress Boards have reported an improvement. But there is a small percentage of people who are still struggling even after being off meds 3 years.
I do feel that the ones who are struggling tapered too quickly or cold turkeyed off the meds.
I do worry that even though I am tapering the meds slowly, due to being on them for 10 plus years, I might have long term problems. One problem that is definitely permanent is my hearing loss.
I have had windows where I feel great but sadly, they are uncommon. Unfortunately, the insomnia I am suffering as a withdrawal symptoms is destroying my life right now.
I think the answer is unknown.
2. if they are permanent, do you feel like the meds made your life worse than pre-taking the meds?
Even if all my problems go away other than the hearing loss, I feel like these meds destroyed my life. Knowing what I now know, I would haven't taken 1 drop of them.
3. how do you live with the damage if it is permanent?
Oh man, that is a tough question. I try to have a positive attitude but the insomnia is making that hard.
Obviously, you have to learn now to compensate depending on the situation. It is hard.
If that doesn't answer your question, feel free to ask in a different way.
49er
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