Posted by tcv on April 20, 2010, at 22:19:39
Hello,
I've been on Paxil for over 12 years. I am doing very well and am toying with the idea of getting off of it. I haven't pushed hard on this, but I don't believe I need the meds any longer. I've been doing quite well for years.
I haven't been in the care of a psychiatrist for a long time, perhaps for ten years. In all this time I've gotten prescriptions from general practitioners.
This year I thought I might try to get off the meds. I've read that it's quite difficult to stop taking Paxil, so I wanted to get with a psychiatrist for help.
Well, I've been having trouble finding one. I've called three in the last couple of weeks. In each message I've mentioned my desire to stop taking Paxil.
I've not gotten any return calls.
Is it possible some psychiatrists are avoiding this? If I can't go to a psychiatrist for help, is there anyone else I can call? My GP has stated she will not help with this.
thanks!
poster:tcv
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