Thombs: ex Paxil user

[Thombs]

Hello people!

 

Long story short I was on Paxil from 2003 until 2010. I had panic attacks and anxiety disorders that's why I was prescribed with this drug. My symptoms was very severe I was almost bedridden due my anxiety. In 2009 I tappered down my Paxil 20 mg my tappering continued 1 year and somewhere in 2010 summer I finished. I felt good during my tappering got not so much WD symptoms. 

And now in 2020 last month I have my anxiety back I got one panic attack. My GP told me that anxiety always can come back. But I did some research about delayed WD. And now I am scary. Can it be WD symptoms after 10 years? I those years I felt good nothing extraordinary. 

My GP suggesting me therapist and psychologist and she hopes it will help me.

Sorry for my English I am not native speaker.

 

[Gridley]

Welcome to SA, Thomas.

 

It is unlikely that withdrawal would be delayed almost ten years.  I can't be certain since there is much we don't know about these drugs.

 

Many members have found the following links helpful for dealing with anxiety:

 

Audio:  First Aid for Panic (4 minutes)
 

Audio:  How to Recover from Anxiety - Dr Claire Weekes
 

VIDEO:  Peace from Nervous Suffering - Claire Weekes (1 hour) (http://sendvid.com/vgquc1dg)
 

Anxiety Stuff - all kinds of stuff about anxiety attacks and things that help …

 

10 minute Restorative Yoga for Relaxation | Up the wall

 

We don't recommend a lot of supplements on SA, as many members report being sensitive to them due to our over-reactive nervous systems, but two supplements that we do recommend are magnesium (glycinate is a good form) and omega 3 (fish oil). Many people find these to be calming to the nervous system. 

 

Magnesium, nature's calcium channel blocker 

 

Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) 

 

Add in one at a time and at a low dose in case you do experience problems.

 

This is your Introduction topic, where you can ask questions and connect with other members.  We're glad you found your way here.

 

 

 

[Kostas]

Hi Gridley,

for your info, 

Delayed withdrawal with anxiety, body pains  insomnia  fatigue and other symptoms, hit me 4 years after being of the ssri! 

 

Lasted almost a year on off , and gradually faded away. 

Now I am fine again for 2 years. 

[Thombs]

24 minutes ago, Kostas said:

Hi Gridley,

for your info, 

Delayed withdrawal with anxiety, body pains  insomnia  fatigue and other symptoms, hit me 4 years after being of the ssri! 

 

Lasted almost a year on off , and gradually faded away. 

Now I am fine again for 2 years. 

Ok 4 years but 10 is different story I believe.

I don't have pain only anxiety .

[Erell]

Hi Thombs

 

As Gridley said, unfortunately no one knows enough To be sure.

 

However, panic attacks can happen to people that never took meds. 

I strongly advise you To find new ways To deal with strong émotions:

 

- as Gridley said, some suppléments can help. Make sure To try only one at a time and at low dose To see if your body accept them.

 

- many tools can help : meditation, walks, .... Take a look at the section "Symptoms and selfcare "

 

 

Take care ❤