Fid Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 (edited) Superb work on getting this forum up and running. You have my utmost respect. Fid Seroxat Sufferers Blog Edited June 3, 2011 by Neuroplastic Adding the poster's name to the topic's heading Fid Seroxat Sufferers Blog Link to comment
Neuroplastic Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Hello, Fid! Great to see you! We're so happy you joined SA. Feel at home. In case you had any questions about the site and others we're here 24/7. Your expertise will be very needed here. 2000-2008 Paxil for a situational depression 2008 - Paxil c/t Severe protracted WD syndrome ever since; improving “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once” Albert Einstein "Add signature to your profile. This way we can help you even better!" Surviving Antidepressants And, above all, ... keep walking. Just keep walking. Link to comment
summer Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Hello Fid. We don't know one another, but welcome here anyway! Glad you're impressed with the site... Sur will be happy to hear that. Charter Member 2011 Link to comment
squirrel Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Hi fid and welcome. Started Seroxat(Paxil) for panic attacks in 1997 stopped the drug in 2005 tapered over 3 months ( doctors advice) Suffered severe and protracted withdrawl ever since. No other medication taken. Link to comment
angie007 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Hi Fid, Welcome, good to have you onboard. Began taking 30mg Seroxat on 15th Jan 1997 for grief issues. Remained at that dosage until Dec 05, did doctor ct, akathesia set in along with being non functional and overly emotional, brain fog. Doctor prescribed prozac, propranelol and diazeapam to counteract side effects, and told me to ct those 3 after 2.5/3 months use, induced wd seizure on 2nd day after ct. Was reinstated on seroxat 20mg in april 06, remained at that dose until Nov 07 and began a very slow taper lasting 56 months, finally DRUG FREE on 11th may 2011. Link to comment
Healing Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Thanks for joining, Fid! And thanks very much for mentioning SA on your sites. Look forward to working with you! 1996-97 - Paxil x 9 months, tapered, suffered 8 months withdrawal but didn't know it was withdrawal, so... 1998-2001 - Zoloft, tapered, again unwittingly went into withdrawal, so... 2002-03 - Paxil x 20 months, developed severe headaches, so... Sep 03 - May 05 - Paxil taper took 20 months, severe physical, moderate psychological symptoms Sep 03 - Jun 05 - took Prozac to help with Paxil taper - not recommended Jul 05 to date - post-taper, severe psychological, moderate physical symptoms, improving very slowly Link to comment
Hopeful Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Welcome! Began Paxil 10/97* Paxil free 10/16/04 (tapered over 2.5 months) Severe withdrawal 12/04 started Lexapro due to Paxil w/d symptoms (tapered over 4 months) Lexapro free 8/2/05 2 1/2 year severe protracted withdrawal Doing well now with a few residual symptoms Link to comment
buxy2222 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 ooooo hello Mr Fid, its good to see you here Link to comment
Fid Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 Hi folks, Just thought I'd add some details. I'm Bob Fiddaman, the author of the Seroxat Sufferers blog - http://fiddaman.blogspot.com I also have a book out called, 'The evidence, however, is clear...the Seroxat scandal'. For those who don't know, Seroxat is he UK brand name for Paxil, also known as Aropax in Australia. The book centres around my withdrawal from Seroxat and my subsequent campaigning. I'm on Twitter too - @Fiddaman My Skype username is Fiddy64 Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/bobby.fiddaman Please introduce yourself if contacting me on any of the above. Great forum - Kudos to the creator. Fid Seroxat Sufferers Blog Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted June 11, 2011 Administrator Share Posted June 11, 2011 Fid, I wish I had a fraction of your energy. What kind of withdrawal syndrome symptoms are you feeling now? How long have you been off meds? This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
Fid Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 I've been Seroxat free for four years, I think? Left me with poor sleep problems, poor short-term memory and an intolerance to sudden loud noises. Fid Seroxat Sufferers Blog Link to comment
Claudius Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Fid, I read your blog some time ago and I remember that you actually DID a proper taper, after a horrific CT attempt. You mentioned the "sicky orange liquid" you used to taper, i.e. the suspension. Did you still suffer protracted WD after tapering? Most people on PP tell that tapering properly should minimize WD and even prevent protracted WD... 10 mg Paxil/Seroxat since 2002 several attempts to quit since 2004 Quit c/t again Oktober 2007, in protracted w/d since then after 3.5 years slight improvement but still on the road after 6 years pretty much recovered but still some nasty residual sypmtons after 8.5 years working again on a 90% base and basically functioning normally again! Link to comment
Fid Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 Fid, I read your blog some time ago and I remember that you actually DID a proper taper, after a horrific CT attempt. You mentioned the "sicky orange liquid" you used to taper, i.e. the suspension. Did you still suffer protracted WD after tapering? Most people on PP tell that tapering properly should minimize WD and even prevent protracted WD... Hi Claudius, No, it was the opposite. I tapered by 0.5mg per week for 19 months - I eventually got down to 22mg before deciding to go CT. Rule of thumb here is that people are different with regard to their reactions to withdrawal. It has been reported that some patients can still suffer the "zaps" 3 or 4 years after stopping Seroxat, it's rare but none the less can be evident in some people. Fid Seroxat Sufferers Blog Link to comment
angie007 Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Hello Mr Fiddaman, A great read guys from a great guy, told very honestly and from the heart!!! claudius, re-slow tapering, yes it is comparable to ct, but it definately is not symptom free, as i found out, some days are better, others are just hard. As the longest taperer on pp, that had awful symptoms while tapering, and since off have had some relief some days, it remains to be seen as to wether the 56months i spent tapering will have been worthwhile. Although i do agree that no one should ever ct off these meds, that is absolutely horrific. Began taking 30mg Seroxat on 15th Jan 1997 for grief issues. Remained at that dosage until Dec 05, did doctor ct, akathesia set in along with being non functional and overly emotional, brain fog. Doctor prescribed prozac, propranelol and diazeapam to counteract side effects, and told me to ct those 3 after 2.5/3 months use, induced wd seizure on 2nd day after ct. Was reinstated on seroxat 20mg in april 06, remained at that dose until Nov 07 and began a very slow taper lasting 56 months, finally DRUG FREE on 11th may 2011. Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted June 12, 2011 Administrator Share Posted June 12, 2011 fiddy, we do have some non-drug suggestions for the sleep problems in the Symptoms and What Helps forum. I'd like to see a pic of you in those amber welding glasses. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
Fid Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 I don't have a problem with sleeping...it's getting back to sleep after I have woke is the problem. Ultimately this means I wake at unearthly hours and get out of bed. Come early afternoon I'm tired again...and so the cycle continues, and has done for 4 years or so now. Fid Seroxat Sufferers Blog Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted June 12, 2011 Administrator Share Posted June 12, 2011 That's very familiar -- the 4 a.m. waking. It may be due to early morning light -- even our eyelids are very sensitive to this, it starts the waking hormonal cycle. We're already primed for the daytime hormone, cortisol, due to our alerting system hyper-reactivity. Blackout shades, blackout curtains, and a kinky sleep mask may help you get some more sleep in the morning. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
Fid Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 Nah, it's not light as sometimes I can go to bed at 10pm and wake between 2 and 3am. Anyone on here ever suffered with gout or know of any connection to long term AD use and gout? Fid Seroxat Sufferers Blog Link to comment
Fid Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 Up for grabs is a signed copy of my book, The evidence, however, is clear...the Seroxat scandal - Chipmunka Publishing. Enter here Fid Seroxat Sufferers Blog Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted October 5, 2011 Administrator Share Posted October 5, 2011 Fid, dear, we don't have promotions on this site. I'll attach this to your topic as personal news from you. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
UnfoldingSky Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Hi Fiddaman, I read your site sometimes and just wanted to say thank you for all the work you are doing. Unfolding Sky I am not a medical professional and nothing I say is a medical opinion or meant to be medical advice, please seek a competent and trusted medical professional to consult for all medical decisions. Link to comment
Shanti Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I Fid. Nice to meet you. I checked out your blog. Very nice work! Taper from Cymbalta, Paxil, Prozac & Antipsychotics finished June 2012. Xanax 5% Taper - (8/12 - .5 mg) - (9/12 - .45) - (10/12 - .43) - (11/12 - .41) - (12/12 - .38) My Paxil Website My Intro Link to comment
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