Posted by Victoria on April 13, 2000, at 19:47:50
In reply to Re: Paxil withdrawl breaking point - please help, posted by Audra on April 13, 2000, at 11:28:13
You don't say for sure, but it sounds like you're stopping on your own. That's very tough and sometimes not a wise decision. So my advice would be to talk with your doctor about why you want to stop, what is likely to happen when you do, and how to stop. With a lot of drugs, tapering off--gradually decreasing your dose over a period of time-- is usually easier on the body than quitting all at once. And, on the subject of whether or not to take meds, wanting not to vs. needing to, etc., there are many previous threads discussing this issue, and you might find it interesting to read the various perspectives that people have on that issue. But, above all, don't quit on your own; discuss it with your doctor.
> I am a 16 year old girl that has been on Paxil, risperdal, and lithium for 2 years. 5 days ago I decided to quit them ( did not want to be medicated anymore) and boy have I had horrible withdrawl symptoms. I have horrible headaches, body aches, and irritability. Also, I can't get any sleep. Does anyone have any suggestions for me?
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