Sottana: Paxil withdrawal - questions and concerns

[Sottana]

Is there anyone that finds eating anything at all can trigger symptoms when you're feeling especially sensitized and crappy? I'm feeling super down tonight. 

 

[Colonial]

Sugars, carbs, processed foods with artificial colors or flavors, and mixing foods that need different stomach enzymes.  Also, eating in the afternoons when in a wave.

 

Try eating only 1 or 2 foods per digestion class at a time.

For example, meats and green veggies are one class.

Starches, sugars and breads need a different enzyme.

So, sadly, avoid meet and potatoes at the same meal.

 

Also, keep meals to a minimal amount to digest at any given time.

Caffeine in energy drinks is bad too.

 

[Sottana]

@Colonialthose are all good ideas. 
 

Had dairy for the first time in a while and feel absolutely horrible 

[Colonial]

Interesting.

I live on milk for liquid meals, so to speak.

If your not lactose intolerant, in moderation, it is a perfect food.

Protein, calories, fats, etc.

 

You know?

I wonder if WD does something to make some people intolerant of the lactose temporarily.

Have to check around Dr. Google for "withdrawal syndrome- lactose", see what comes up.

 

Of course, it could be something in the air up North of Route 80. 🙂

We have a new member in Fair Lawn as well.

 

Bryan - Surviving Antidepressants

 

[Sottana]

@Colonialive actually always been pretty lactose intolerant. The only new thing is the neuro symptoms. It was only gastro symptoms prior to wd.

 

Hey @Bryan!!! Welcome! I’m sorry you’re here but happy you’re here, I’d you know what I mean. It’s good to see another NJ resident on here. All the best 

[Hanna72]

Hey @Sottana

Wanted to drop by and see how you are doing?

Hope your feeling better.

Hugs and warm wishes sent your way💕

[Sottana]

@Hanna72pretty miserable as my candida has flared back up. It’s terrible. How are you doing? Thanks for checking in 

[Hanna72]

Dear @Sottana

I am sorry to hear that the candida has returned. I can imagine it being frustrating and having an impact on how you feel. I wish nothing more then you get some relief from this.

 

When feeling defeated and stuck, I want to remind you just how far you have come. Never forget that you will reach your goals, even though it might seem far away, you are headed  in the right direction. You deserve the best in life, and you are doing everything you can at the moment, so don’t be too hard on yourself.

 

I am doing good today, thank you for asking💕

 

 

 

[Sottana]

@Hanna72Thank you for always being such a force of positivity on my page! I truly appreciate you! I'm continuing my candida diet and hoping that my symptoms ease soon. I'm pleased to hear that you were doing well on the day that you posted on my wall. You will have more and more good days until that is all that you experience!!

[Sottana]

Having a really tough few days. I’ve hit an intense wave. Anyone out there? 

[Cocopuffz17]

8 minutes ago, Adili13 said:

Having a really tough few days. I’ve hit an intense wave. Anyone out there? 

You got this! It will get better. I know this first hand. Remember how far you have come! 

[Hanna72]

I am right here with you my friend @Sottana 💕

Breathe your going to be ok,

You’ve been through this before and survived, you can survive this too. I know it’s hard  and can be unbearable, breathe my friend, it will pass I promise you🙏

[Sottana]

@Hanna72 @Cocopuffz17 thank you guys. It’s just so hard. It can feel so unbearable. It’s so easy to lose hope 

[Cocopuffz17]

1 minute ago, Adili13 said:

@Hanna72 @Cocopuffz17 thank you guys. It’s just so hard. It can feel so unbearable. It’s so easy to lose hope 

You are welcome. Yes it is very easy get knocked back with a wave. But the waves always get shorter and windows longer. 

[Sottana]

@Cocopuffz17thank you. This one is very intense but I hope it ends soon. 

[Longroadhome]

I’m with you @Sottana

as Hanna and Coco say it will pass. 
and I know exactly what you mean by unbearable but we have to keep moving forward. The only way out is through. 
 

keep going you’ve come a long way 

[Longroadhome]

You’re also decreasing again and this could be why your feeling it 

[Longroadhome]

What is happening in your brain?

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By Altostrata, 
December 26, 2015 in Symptoms and self-care
 

Adili 

for peace of mind in times of WD stress I read this post and it helps me to appreciate why we have the symptoms we do. 
hope it helps. Even if you’ve read it many times before it’s good to read again and again and again as a reminder. 

[Carmie]

On 10/12/2021 at 8:15 AM, Adili13 said:

Having a really tough few days. I’ve hit an intense wave. Anyone out there? 

I’m so sorry to hear you’re in a massive wave Adili, 

 

Do you have things you can do to distract yourself? When I’m in a big wave I find that just watching something on tv isn’t enough to distract myself. I need to be doing something with my hands as well, like crocheting. Diamond paintings are a good distraction as you need just a little concentration, but not too much. 
 

Sending hugs your way🤗

[dream]

Sottana hello, 

i'm not very familiar with the site and being Italian I find it hard to move around the site. he was answering some gridley questions, but now he is no longer active on the site for a while. by fate I read your post

i am trying to spend years reducing paxil, failing. for a year and a half, I hardly reached 1.25 mg but with each change of season I have relapses. this time I made the mistake of doing very intense activity and the symptoms exploded.

 

I have read that it is common when the system is sensitized. but what to do now? do you have to endure and wait? 

what advice? it will pass? do you have to resist?

ah, will we have to give up ah, will we have to give up on intense physical activity forever? I love it..

[dream]

@Sottana

hello

 

Ho letto che è comune quando il sistema è sensibilizzato. ma cosa fare adesso? devi sopportare e aspettare? 

 

 

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[Sottana]

@Longroadhomethank you, my friend, I really hope it eases soon. Thanks for always chiming in on my page. 
 

@Carmiethank you for your advice! I’ve been playing video games to distract. The akathisia has been killing me lately.

@dream So sorry you’re reacting to heavy exercise. I used to love weight training and all I can handle is walking now. I do believe one day you will be able to get back to your full capacity with little or no symptoms after working out. Ho parlo un po’ di Italiano  

[Carmie]

9 hours ago, Adili13 said:

@Longroadhomethank you, my friend, I really hope it eases soon. Thanks for always chiming in on my page. 
 

@Carmiethank you for your advice! I’ve been playing video games to distract. The akathisia has been killing me lately.

@dream So sorry you’re reacting to heavy exercise. I used to love weight training and all I can handle is walking now. I do believe one day you will be able to get back to your full capacity with little or no symptoms after working out. Ho parlo un po’ di Italiano  

I’m glad you’re finding distractions Adili , but I’m so sorry your Akathisia has ramped up. It’s one of the most awful things, isn’t it? The only thing you can do when you have it is distract! Distract! Distract!  
 

I’ve experienced lots of it myself, it’s something that can’t be explained in words. Only people that have gone through it can understand the severity of it.
 

I hope that is settles soon🧡

[Sottana]

@CarmieThsnk you, my friend. Your description of akathisia is spot on. Ineffable is a word that comes to mind when trying to describe it.

 

Does anyone find spicy foods to be activating to your cns? Like eating jalapeño or something? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Longroadhome]

@Sottana

how would you describe your akathisia?

i have this at the moment to It’s unbearable at times. 

[Sottana]

@Longroadhomeextreme inner tension and agitation. I grind my teeth a lot. It feels like I’m trapped by this horrible energy. Very high adrenaline as well. I’m so sorry you’re also dealing with it. It’s the worst symptom I get 

[Longroadhome]

9 hours ago, Adili13 said:

@Longroadhomeextreme inner tension and agitation. I grind my teeth a lot. It feels like I’m trapped by this horrible energy. Very high adrenaline as well. I’m so sorry you’re also dealing with it. It’s the worst symptom I get 

Ditto and described perfectly Adili. Some days it lasts all day and night. Then the next day it can go. The agitation Is  unbearable. 
One of my worst symptoms along with the awful floaty boat. 
I had a bit of a window yesterday  and it was such a relief. 
you're in my thoughts . We may not feel it but we’ve come a long way. In dark days I look at it like going through the eye of the storm. Something that has to be done to get to the other side xx take care and keep going 

[Sottana]

@Longroadhomeits so vicious, it feels like I can’t take it at times. Does holding help reduce it for you? Is that what you’re doing now? 

[Longroadhome]

1 hour ago, Adili13 said:

@Longroadhomeits so vicious, it feels like I can’t take it at times. Does holding help reduce it for you? Is that what you’re doing now? 

No holding doesn’t help 

I held for a year once  and symptoms were no better at all. 
Im tapering and due to decrease next week. 
how about you ? 

[Sottana]

@Longroadhomeholding has never really helped. I held for 9 months once. Then again, tapering has never helped either 

[Longroadhome]

6 hours ago, Adili13 said:

@Longroadhomeholding has never really helped. I held for 9 months once. Then again, tapering has never helped either 

It’s just a matter of navigating our way down and off Adili. 
what’s really encouraging for me is seeing people now starting to heal that were in the throws of WD when I first landed on this site. People that were plagued with symptoms and terrified I’ve seen slowly start to make progress towards recovery. 
Everybody  heals in their own time as long as they don’t mess about with other drugs or mess about with the drugs they are on. Eat healthy no alcohol no caffeine and play the waiting game.. x 

[Sottana]

@LongroadhomeOur options do seem pretty limited, don’t they? I hope you start feeling a lot better soon. 

[dream]

@Sottana hi, I wanted to ask you if you have more experience than me, how long can a crisis last? And what to do? Do we have to resist? I can't take it anymore.. when will it pass? Thank you very much

[Sottana]

@dreamCan I get a little more information? What’s going on with you? What do you feel? 

[Sottana]

What drug changes have you made? 

[dream]

Thank you.. I started reducing paroxetine in June 2020 starting from 15 mg. Everything is ok until June 2021 I was at 3.5 mg. My crises are accentuated in the changes of season. In June, a small crisis resolved with the help of clonazepam, plus another crisis in August 2021 (I was at 2.5 mg) but resolved. Now on September 21st I went up to 2 mg everything is ok, but since October 12, after intense physical activity( always done), I started my heels, stomach knot, anxiety, insomnia and super tiredness. I started clonazepam, but to date no improvement, on the contrary, it seems to me to get worse .. I had a few days better, but others always with the alternation of this symptoms .. I do not understand .. in addition now at such a low dose .. I have also gradually decreased .. I am doing my best in terms of stress reduction, Meditation, relaxation... more than that I couldn't do.. I'm demoralized it's very tired..