jeffreyd Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 HI all, I was on Paxil for about 12 years or so. I felt it was starting to poop out (I was on the max 40mg), so tried various other things (Lexapro, Effexor). Well, nothing seems to work like Paxil did, so now, 5 years later, I am considering trying Paxil again. My pdoc says it could work again, just not sure. So I was wondering if anyone was on it for a long time like me, quit, then went back on it, and if it worked at all? I jus cannot find another med that works like Paxil did 😞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim 52 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 I haven't stop and started Paxil. But I have other meds including luvox and zoloft. Worked with zoloft. Not with Luvox. It is certainly worth a try. I really wish scientists could come with more consistent psych meds. It seems like the longer the SSRI's are around the more confusing prescribing guidelines and inconsistencies are,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth23 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 i also have same Problems Can any One Have SoluTion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soultired Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 On 5/20/2019 at 9:38 PM, jeffreyd said: HI all, I was on Paxil for about 12 years or so. I felt it was starting to poop out (I was on the max 40mg), so tried various other things (Lexapro, Effexor). Well, nothing seems to work like Paxil did, so now, 5 years later, I am considering trying Paxil again. My pdoc says it could work again, just not sure. So I was wondering if anyone was on it for a long time like me, quit, then went back on it, and if it worked at all? I jus cannot find another med that works like Paxil did 😞 i'm curious for an update on this med. i had been on Paxil years ago for panic and anxiety, but had to go off due to brain issues with it at the time. dr had to wean me off it twice due to complications. how are you getting on now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffreyd Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 Well, I never went back to it, tried all sorts of other things though, nothing with much success. No I am on lamotrigine and it is not helping that much. I have tremendous anxiety. I may ask to back on Paxil next if i do not get anyway with lamotrigine. I just fear it not working and having no other options. Have you found anything that helps like Paxil did? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerio Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Hi!I took Paxil for about 8 years and tried to stop it several times but without success.Only a year ago I managed to get off Paxil.The withdrawal is a very long process,personally it took 6 months to quit it.God only knows how it will be further,but for this moment l live without meds for a year or so.I think that in many cases it will be impossible to get off meds if you don't change your life completely,your style of thinking.....etc.That's why psychotherapy is extremely important... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerio Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Jogging (10-20km) is very helpful for me.It reduces anxiety and depression symptoms .Though it doesn't solve the problem for 100%.To my mind every problem of some kind is very individual.l live with recurrent brief depression for a long period and still there is no solution.I think now it would be better to reread "Cognitive therapy of depression" by J.Beck. All the same sooner or later the solution will be find. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysmurf Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Valerio said: Hi!I took Paxil for about 8 years and tried to stop it several times but without success.Only a year ago I managed to get off Paxil.The withdrawal is a very long process,personally it took 6 months to quit it.God only knows how it will be further,but for this moment l live without meds for a year or so.I think that in many cases it will be impossible to get off meds if you don't change your life completely,your style of thinking.....etc.That's why psychotherapy is extremely important... what else has helped you ?? because meds do nothing for me either...and i try to exercise but it's very hard right now with covid and everything being pretty much isolated at home.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerio Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Breathing techniques can help to ease anxiety,or depressive symptoms,even the simplest exercises.Or try to combine such things as running,walking,any physical activity (house cleaning) during the whole day and relaxation.It really works. As for antidepressants,do not expect quick results .It will take a month or two to achieve some effects.In many cases (if the med is right) you have to take it.(my personal opinion) for a certain period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffreyd Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 Have not checked in for a while. Its been a rough road the last year or so. I am currently on 40mg of Paxil, and 15mg of mirtazapine at night. I am learning to cope with hope I feel, and my goal is to ween of the Paxil, then drop the mirtazapine, and be med free the first time in 20 years. Therapy has helped, and I am starting with a new therapist who specializes in EMDR. If I can improve some in the next month or two, I will begin the taper off of Paxil. I also find aerobic exercise helps my depression and anxiety. Running, rowing, biking, anything that gets my heart rate up for about 30 minutes improves my mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffreyd Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 Checking in after a long break. Still on 40mg of Paxil, and nothing else. Weaning off now, going down to 30mg, see how that is for a couple weeks. I really want to see how I am without any medications in my blood. Its been very tough, but I feel I am adjusting. Mornings are the worst, and I have to get going or else I will lay there feeling dread and hopelessness. I struggle the most with what to do with my time. I then get anxious about it, like I am not doing something I should be. Like I should be helping someone else, my parents, my kids, etc. I dismiss anything I think of as having "no value" and "no purpose". So I just lay there some more and ruminate. Trying to understand life is the little things. Simple pleasures.... I need to stop asking "why"? Just live, breathe, and be. We'll see how the rest of this summer progresses. I hope everyone finds hope, courage, and strength... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I need a hero Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 On 5/20/2019 at 8:38 PM, jeffreyd said: HI all, I was on Paxil for about 12 years or so. I felt it was starting to poop out (I was on the max 40mg), so tried various other things (Lexapro, Effexor). Well, nothing seems to work like Paxil did, so now, 5 years later, I am considering trying Paxil again. My pdoc says it could work again, just not sure. So I was wondering if anyone was on it for a long time like me, quit, then went back on it, and if it worked at all? I jus cannot find another med that works like Paxil did 😞 I was on it for insomnia. The low doses were good at knocking me out and I think long term, it helps to mellow me out a bit as I’m very high strung. I just didn’t like the weight gain associated with it and I heard that long term, there is a risk for developing diabetes. The diabetes is supposed to be reversible if you stop taking the medication I think. I go on and off of it I might ask my Doctor if I can go back on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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