marco123: 12 years paroxetine

[marco123]

Hello all together,

paroxetine for 12 years. Wanted to stop 6 years ago, according to neurologist I should reduce 10mg every week, then only take 10mg every 2nd day.
What happened, massive depression. Then I took paroxetine again. tapering of now since almost 3 years.

 

Wish everyone that you succeed and get rid of it. 

 

marco 

 

[marco123]

Hello everyone,

I have a pericarditis since two weeks. I was not allowed to do any sports anymore (I usually go for a run 3 - 4 times a week). In addition, I have apparently, from the high-dose ibuprofen, sleep problems.
I have not stopped in the last 8 weeks, I am still on 1mg.
However, I now have strong symptoms, inner restlessness, especially in the legs, wake up at night at 3 o'clock and the thoughts race. Of course I had made another mistake and took a melatonin spray, because of the sleep disturbances.
My feeling is that something in the neurotransmitter balance is no longer right. The running was probably a good therapeutic agent.
Now I don't know what to do and I'm afraid. Sport is still not recommended or at least 2 months. The doctor (doesn't know anything about discontinuing, swears by medication) only gave me Opipramol so that I can at least sleep, but I suspect that even if I don't take it regularly, it won't be good, will it?
I am afraid that I will slip back into depression. Have considered again to go up a bit. But also no longer know what could make sense.

About an advice I would be happy!

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[Kiasofia]

Welcome @marco123

I'm sorry you are struggling. How have you been tapering paroxetine this time? What dose are you at?

Tips for tapering off paroxetine (Paxil, Seroxat)

How do you talk to a doctor about tapering and withdrawal?

 

It is always a good idea to check for drug interactions: https://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.html

 

And follow these guidelines:

Keep it simple, slow and stable

 

As there are common misconceptions about how these drugs work I found this post helpful to understand what is going on:

How Psychiatric Drugs Remodel Your Brain 

 

Coming off these drugs can cause many different withdrawal symptoms, often leading to doctors thinking the original condition is returning or that another mental illness has emerged.

What is withdrawal syndrome?

Dr. Joseph Glenmullen's withdrawal symptom checklist

 

When we recover, there are times of feeling OK mixed in with times of feeling bad.  This is called windows and waves.

The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization  

 

Aside from a high quality fish oil and magnesium, be careful with supplements. Your central nervous system (CNS) has become sensitized from psychiatric drug use and can react unpredictably. Alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and other mind altering substances can make the condition worse.

Important topics about tests, supplements, treatments, diet

 

Here is our symptoms and self care section, you may find some useful ideas to help manage symptoms as you recover. 

Symptoms and self care topics 

 

To help us better advise you, can you please create a signature with all of the drugs that you are taking and have been taking in the last couple of years following these instructions:

How to List Drug History in Signature

 

I've given you quite a bit of information here.  Please read through it, and think about it, and we will take it from there. This is your Introductory topic, where you can ask questions and connect with other members.  We're glad you found your way here. Please stay in touch and let us know how you are doing.

Edited January 25, 2022 by Kiasofia