Lizabethtori: Paxil 5 years on 4 months off CT

[Lizabethtori]

Hey im a 23 year old female, i got on paxil at 18 years old so 5 years ago, iv been off cold turkey since febuary 20th of this year so 112 days. I tried to reisnstate 2 weeks ago i took the medication i think 4 times got an adverse reaction it caused extreme akathisia almost immediately. I stoped taking it and the akathisa is gone now. I knoq every single story is different every person is different, does anyone have a similar story to mine, of how long they were on the medication, the dose and when they started to feel better, sorry if this post is all over the place. I have severe issues concetrating, severe confusion alot and no deep emotions and i just cant think, dont feel connected. I just want atleast a full day or two that i feel like i can think and feel emotions i want to see when some of you guys broke through that wall when going cold turkey from a high dose of paxil and around 5 years being on it prior than you!!!

[Carmie]

Hi L, 

 

Welcome to SA. I’m sorry you got akathisia, but I’m glad it’s subsided now. It really is one of the worst symptoms ever, I’ve had it too. 

 

Could you please go to the Read This First section and fill in your drug signature. Just go to the thread entitled: “ Please Put Your Withdrawal History In Your Signature.”  Thanks. 

 

What was the original dosage of Paxil that you were on? What was the last dosage you took when you jumped off the Paxil?

 

Did you do any tapering at all? I’m gathering you jumped off without tapering. Is that correct?

 

Are you on any other medications? If so, what doses and what times of the day do you take them? Are you taking any supplements? 

 

Please keep us updated as to how you’re doing. 

 

Sending hugs🤗

[Carmie]

Hi Liz, 

 

How are you doing?💚

 

 

 

[ChessieCat]

Hi Liz and welcome from me too,

 

On 6/17/2019 at 9:09 PM, Carmie said:

What was the original dosage of Paxil that you were on? What was the last dosage you took when you jumped off the Paxil?

 

Did you do any tapering at all? I’m gathering you jumped off without tapering. Is that correct?

 

Are you on any other medications? If so, what doses and what times of the day do you take them? Are you taking any supplements? 

 

Please answer the questions which Carmie asked.

 

Also please create your drug signature using the following format.   Keep it simple.  NO diagnoses or symptoms please - thank you.

• details for last 2 years - dates, ALL drugs, doses
• summary for older than 2 years - just years and drug/s

Account Settings – Create or Edit a signature

 

This is your own introductions topic where your can ask questions about your own situation and journal your progress.