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Re: I stopped my meds...

Posted by Mandy on June 22, 2005, at 14:12:08

In reply to Re: I stopped my meds... » Mandy, posted by holymama on June 22, 2005, at 14:01:29

> Hi Mandy,
> I did start taking my synthroid again. I knew that I would take that again. It just felt so good to be off everything for a few days.
> I started having withdrawal symptoms yesterday and then today. I did take one paxil pill today when the symptoms felt unbearable, and they went away within an hour. I may go on like that -- taking a paxil pill, or half a paxil pill, only when the symptoms come back. I've been reading about paxil withdrawal (I think it's mainly the paxil that will be hard to get off of) and someone suggested doing that. There are so many ways to get off of it. None seem easy, but I'm definitely preferring the quick way to the long, drawn out one.
> My psychiatrist dropped me this morning when I told her I stopped my meds (I expected it, but it was still a shock). but my homeopath (who is an MD and can prescribe meds) and my therapist are willing to work with me through this one.
> My husband has taken my keys and is trying to find a place for me to stay until I get through this. We have three little children and he wants this to be as safe and easy for everyone as possible. He's a good man.
> So I don't know what will happen in the next few days or week or so. I'll either be in the hospital or staying with a friend or a hotel, trying to get through the last of my paxil.
> Yes, cold turkey is scary, but the other alternatives were unbearable to think about.
> ~~Autumn~~

I am so sorry that your psych dropped you--that seems very unprofessional. I have heard that paxil withdrawal is the worst--makes a person feel like the have the flu, etc. I hope you find the right combo of meds and a good psych who will work with you. Take care


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