Starting to Taper

comfie50 <comfie50fastmail.fm> wrote:

Hello Stacy, I call myself Comfie. It's actually means that I am
comfortable with who I am. I've been wanting to talk to someone and
you sound like a person who would understand. While I was taking
paxil, the only side effect I had was weight gain. Withdrawal,
however, was another matter. I don't want to say too much about it
because I did get through it and today, I am very much myself and
quite happy. However, it is fresh in my mind and I am bothered by one
thing.

I have never been an angry person and to tell the truth, I don't
think I really knew what anger was until I came off paxil. There were
times when I felt uncontrollable rage at those I love the most. It
was not rational and I can't explain it. It was totally unexpected,
very strange and very scary! I was thankful my children are grown and
no longer live at home.

Did you experience anything similar? Or, if anybody else is reading
this, did you? If it turns out that this was just a fluke, something
that happened to me only, then I can put it to rest. Otherwise, I
feel that I have to do something to forwarn parents and doctors. I
would very much appreciate hearing from you.

Thanks for listening,

Comfie

--- In PAXIL%40yahoogroups.com">PAXILyahoogroups.com, Stacy Chell <stacycshell67...> wrote:
>;
> Hello, my name is Stacy and I've been paxil free since June of this
year. I was on a very high dosage for many years. I tried the
weening and cold turkey, but for me, both had the same effect. When
I realized that I wasn't going to die, I then did the cold turkey.
At moments I wanted to die. Zapping sensations in the brain, muscle
twitches, night TERRORS, the chills, fever, depression and so on.
One morning I woke up and the zapping sensations were gone. It only
went up hill from there.
>
> The best thing I did was join this site. I don't think I could
of emotionally gone thru this without everyone here.
>
> I just hope my experience thru all this will be able to help
others.
&gt;
> You may feel like you wanta die, but you won't.
>
> I am here if anyone needs to talk.
>
> Stacy
>
>
>
> Comfie Fifty <comfie50...> wrote:
>; Hi, my schedule went in three month intervals: 3 mts at
20 mg., 3
> mts at 15 mg., and 3 months at 10 mg. I didn't experience any
noticeable
> side effects at these dosages. However, when I went down to 5mg, I
felt
> like your friend does now. That's why I only stayed at 5 mgs for one
> week. If I was going to feel bad anyway, I thought, I may as well
jump
> right in and get it over with. This was something I did that was
against
&gt; my doctor's advice but I felt ready and determined enough to take
> whatever would be thrown at me. Little did I know just how
pronounced
> the effects would be!
>
> When I wrote the blog on the 9th day, I did so out of genuine
concern
&gt; for the people around us as we go through withdrawal. For the first
time
> in my life, I felt like something was controlling me rather than me
> being in control. I was afraid that something was terribly wrong
with me
> and I turned to the internet for help. Reading about the
experiences of
> others was reassuring and one person said it best when they wrote to
> someone else "you are not dying, you will get through this." It was
what
> I needed to hear in order to stay the course.
&gt;
> __________________________________________________________
>
> On Tue, 14 Nov 2006 23:01:31 -0000, "carsondan"
> <dgoggiano...> said:
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I really appreciate all of the information on this board and all
of
> > the other resources out there. I am not on Paxil and never have
> > been but my soon to be wife is, and has been for almost 6 years.
> > She is taking it for anxiety and panic attacks. Originally, she
was
> > prescribed 20mg but after about 6 months, cut to 10mg/day without
> > any side effects. She has had a couple of occasions of not taking
> > the Paxil for a couple of days (prescription ran out) and had
> > horrible withdrawl symptoms.
> >
> > She really wants off and I am completely supportive. We've worked
> > through a lot of issues together and I'm not even convinced she
> > still needs it. I can't believe that the pharmaceutical companies
> > are allowed to continue this crap, but that is another story
> > altogether. Here is our current plan:
> >
> > Yesterday, we dropped from 10mg to 7.5mg.
>; > The plan is to stay there for 1 week. If the withdrawl isn't too
> > bad, move to 5mg/day. If it still sucks, wait another week. Then
> > progress in the same fashion at 1mg reduction per week
afterwards.
> > I'm really worried about this whole process. I know she is going
to
> > have some withdrawl and from what everyone describes it is hell,
but
> > I want to minimize it as much as possible. We went and picked up
> > supplements last night, so I think we are set there. It hasn't
even
> > been 24 hours and she is already feeling tired, heavy, and wierd.
I
> > have to believe this is going to get a lot worse. I know she can
do
> > it!
> >
> > So to my questions-
> > 1) Does the tapering schedule seem reasonable?
> > 2) It seems a lot of people have tried to quit with tapering and
> > have experienced the same withdrawl as those who quit cold
turkey,
> > but over a much longer period of time. Thoughts?
> > 3) Is there anything I can do to help besides be there, assure
her
> > and make sure she knows that whatever she feels is ok, and she
can
> > make it through?
&gt; >
> > Any feedback would really be appreciated.
> >
> >
> --
> Comfie Fifty
> comfie50...
>
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>
>
>
>
>
>
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Stacy Chell <stacycshell67yahoo.com> wrote:

Hello Comfie.

 

When I was on the paxil for many years it was like being in la la land. ; It's hard to explain but life just goes by without feeling real emotions.&nbsp;

 

Getting off the paxil, boy did I feel rage and especially towards the ones I loved the most. ; I did a lot of crying, screaming and when depression set in, I just wanted to climb in bed and never come out.  I woke up in a world where I did not want to be.  I knew I was the one to blame for having made so many dumb decisions while I was on the paxil.&nbsp; My head is out of the clouds and I am taking life a little more serious now.  

 

Today, I have lost all the weight paxil put on me (10lbs), I once had an impeccable memory and that is back, I am no longer anyones walking mat and I have gained&nbsp;more respect from the people around me and for myself, so many changes and a lot more to come.

 

I spend a lot of time reading now and I read something about letting go of regrets in order to move on.  We all have them and letting go is the one of the hardest things in life to do.  This for me is so true. ;

 

I'm sorry, I could just go on and on. 

 

The best thing I did was join this site. ; To know that we are not in this alone changes everything.  Everyone here played a major part in helping me thru all of this. ;

 

Take care and keep in touch.&nbsp;

 

Stacy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

comfie50 <comfie50fastmail.fm> wrote:

Hello Stacy, I call myself Comfie. It's actually means that I am
comfortable with who I am. I've been wanting to talk to someone and
you sound like a person w ho would understand. While I was taking
paxil, the only side effect I had was weight gain. Withdrawal,
however, was another matter. I don't want to say too much about it
because I did get through it and today, I am very much myself and
quite happy. However, it is fresh in my mind and I am bothered by one
thing.

I have never been an angry person and to tell the truth, I don't
think I really knew what anger was until I came off paxil. There were
times when I felt uncontrollable rage at those I love the most. It
was not rational and I can't explain it. It was totally unexpected,
very strange and very scary! I was thankful my children are grown and
no longer live at home.

Did you experience anything similar? Or, if anybody else is reading
this, did you? If it turns out that this was just a fluke, something
that happened to me only, then I can put it to rest. Otherwise, I
feel that I have to do something to forwarn parents and doctors. I
would very much appreciate hearing from you.

Thanks for listening,

Comfie

--- In PAXIL%40yahoogroups.com">PAXILyahoogroups.com, Stacy Chell <stacycshell67...> wrote:
>;
> Hello, my name is Stacy and I've been paxil free since June of this
year. I was on a very high dosage for many years. I tried the
weening and cold turkey, but for me, both had the same effect. When
I realized that I wasn't going to die, I then did the cold turkey.
At moments I wanted to die. Zapping sensations in the brain, muscle
twitches, night TERRORS, the chills, fever, depression and so on.
One morning I woke up and the zapping sensations were gone. It only
went up hill from there.
>
> The best thing I did was join this site. I don't think I could
of emotionally gone thru this without everyone here.
>
> I just hope my experience thru all this will be able to help
others.
&gt;
> You may feel like you wanta die, but you won't.
>
> I am here if anyone needs to talk.
>
> Stacy
>
>
>
> Comfie Fifty <comfie50...> wrote:
>; Hi, my schedule went in three month intervals: 3 mts at
20 mg., 3
> mts at 15 mg., and 3 months at 10 mg. I didn't experience any
noticeable
> side effects at these dosages. However, when I went down to 5mg, I
felt
> like your friend does now. That's why I only stayed at 5 mgs for one
> week. If I was going to feel bad anyway, I thought, I may as well
jump
> right in and get it over with. This was something I did that was
against
&gt; my doctor's advice but I felt ready and determined enough to take
> whatever would be thrown at me. Little did I know just how
pronounced
> the effects would be!
>
> When I wrote the blog on the 9th day, I did so out of genuine
concern
&gt; for the people around us as we go through withdrawal. For the first
time
> in my life, I felt like something was controlling me rather than me
> being in control. I was afraid that something was terribly wrong
with me
> and I turned to the internet for help. Reading about the
experiences of
> others was reassuring and one person said it best when they wrote to
> someone else "you are not dying, you will get through this." It was
what
> I needed to hear in order to stay the course.
&gt;
> __________________________________________________________
>
> On Tue, 14 Nov 2006 23:01:31 -0000, "carsondan"
> <dgoggiano...> said:
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I really appreciate all of the information on this board and all
of
> > the other resources out there. I am not on Paxil and never have
> > been but my soon to be wife is, and has been for almost 6 years.
> > She is taking it for anxiety and panic attacks. Originally, she
was
> > prescribed 20mg but after about 6 months, cut to 10mg/day without
> > any side effects. She has had a couple of occasions of not taking
> > the Paxil for a couple of days (prescription ran out) and had
> > horrible withdrawl symptoms.
> >
> > She really wants off and I am completely supportive. We've worked
> > through a lot of issues together and I'm not even convinced she
> > still needs it. I can't believe that the pharmaceutical companies
> > are allowed to continue this crap, but that is another story
> > altogether. Here is our current plan:
> >
> > Yesterday, we dropped from 10mg to 7.5mg.
>; > The plan is to stay there for 1 week. If the withdrawl isn't too
> > bad, move to 5mg/day. If it still sucks, wait another week. Then
> > progress in the same fashion at 1mg reduction per week
afterwards.
> > I'm really worried about this whole process. I know she is going
to
> > have some withdrawl and from what everyone describes it is hell,
but
> > I want to minimize it as much as possible. We went and picked up
> > supplements last night, so I think we are set there. It hasn't
even
> > been 24 hours and she is already feeling tired, heavy, and wierd.
I
> > have to believe this is going to get a lot worse. I know she can
do
> > it!
> >
> > So to my questions-
> > 1) Does the tapering schedule seem reasonable?
> > 2) It seems a lot of people have tried to quit with tapering and
> > have experienced the same withdrawl as those who quit cold
turkey,
> > but over a much longer period of time. Thoughts?
> > 3) Is there anything I can do to help besides be there, assure
her
> > and make sure she knows that whatever she feels is ok, and she
can
> > make it through?
&gt; >
> > Any feedback would really be appreciated.
> >
> >
> --
> Comfie Fifty
> comfie50...
>
> --
> http://www.fastmail.fm - Choose from over 50 domains or use your own
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Hi Stacey, I've been trying to write this message since early this
morning but there have been constant interruptions with my husband
and two daughters coming and going. It's quiet now so I'll try
once more.

During the first two weeks, I would take off and hide in our spare
room rather than take things out on those around me. I was often in a
world that excluded everyone and I would find myself rubbing my head
in confusion. My poor husband watched me carefully but left me alone
and did not say a word. That must have been hard for him because he
loves to talk (smile). It was the best thing he could possibly have
done for me! It allowed me to feel what I had to feel and to work
through it.

It's good to know I'm not the only one! I will be telling my doctor
about it when I next see him. I understand now that unpredictable and
wild emotional duress, along with the physical side effects, are all
part of withdrawal. I can only hope that people are informed enough
to prepare carefully before taking that last pill.

It's been 35 days for me and I am so proud of myself for sticking
with it. I've come through it a stronger and better person
and I'm me again, socializing and happy.

Comfie

Also, to the rest of you, thank you for the encouragement and
reassurance. You are all part of my success!

--- In PAXIL%40yahoogroups.com">PAXILyahoogroups.com, Stacy Chell <stacycshell67...> wrote:
&gt;
> Hello Comfie.
&gt;
> When I was on the paxil for many years it was like being in la la
land. It's hard to explain but life just goes by without feeling
real emotions.
>
> Getting off the paxil, boy did I feel rage and especially towards
the ones I loved the most. I did a lot of crying, screaming and when
depression set in, I just wanted to climb in bed and never come out.
I woke up in a world where I did not want to be. I knew I was the
one to blame for having made so many dumb decisions while I was on
the paxil. My head is out of the clouds and I am taking life a
little more serious now.
>
> Today, I have lost all the weight paxil put on me (10lbs), I once
had an impeccable memory and that is back, I am no longer anyones
walking mat and I have gained more respect from the people around me
and for myself, so many changes and a lot more to come.
>;
> I spend a lot of time reading now and I read something about
letting go of regrets in order to move on. We all have them and
letting go is the one of the hardest things in life to do. This for
me is so true.
>
> I'm sorry, I could just go on and on.
>
> The best thing I did was join this site. To know that we are not
in this alone changes everything. Everyone here played a major part
in helping me thru all of this.
>
> Take care and keep in touch.
>
> Stacy
>;
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> comfie50 <comfie50...> wrote:
&gt; Hello Stacy, I call myself Comfie. It's actually means
that I am
> comfortable with who I am. I've been wanting to talk to someone and
> you sound like a person who would understand. While I was taking
> paxil, the only side effect I had was weight gain. Withdrawal,
> however, was another matter. I don't want to say too much about it
> because I did get through it and today, I am very much myself and
> quite happy. However, it is fresh in my mind and I am bothered by
one
> thing.
>
> I have never been an angry person and to tell the truth, I don't
> think I really knew what anger was until I came off paxil. There
were
> times when I felt uncontrollable rage at those I love the most. It
> was not rational and I can't explain it. It was totally unexpected,
> very strange and very scary! I was thankful my children are grown
and
> no longer live at home.
>
> Did you experience anything similar? Or, if anybody else is reading
> this, did you? If it turns out that this was just a fluke,
something
> that happened to me only, then I can put it to rest. Otherwise, I
> feel that I have to do something to forwarn parents and doctors. I
> would very much appreciate hearing from you.
>
> Thanks for listening,
>
> Comfie
&gt;
> --- In PAXIL%40yahoogroups.com">PAXILyahoogroups.com, Stacy Chell <stacycshell67> wrote:
&gt; >
> > Hello, my name is Stacy and I've been paxil free since June of
this
> year. I was on a very high dosage for many years. I tried the
> weening and cold turkey, but for me, both had the same effect. When
> I realized that I wasn't going to die, I then did the cold turkey.
> At moments I wanted to die. Zapping sensations in the brain, muscle
> twitches, night TERRORS, the chills, fever, depression and so on.
> One morning I woke up and the zapping sensations were gone. It only
> went up hill from there.
> >
> > The best thing I did was join this site. I don't think I could
> of emotionally gone thru this without everyone here.
> >
> > I just hope my experience thru all this will be able to help
> others.
&gt; >
> > You may feel like you wanta die, but you won't.
> >
> > I am here if anyone needs to talk.
>; >
> > Stacy
>; >
> >
> >
> > Comfie Fifty <comfie50> wrote:
&gt; > Hi, my schedule went in three month intervals: 3 mts at
> 20 mg., 3
> > mts at 15 mg., and 3 months at 10 mg. I didn't experience any
> noticeable
> > side effects at these dosages. However, when I went down to 5mg,
I
> felt
> > like your friend does now. That's why I only stayed at 5 mgs for
one
>; > week. If I was going to feel bad anyway, I thought, I may as well
> jump
> > right in and get it over with. This was something I did that was
> against
&gt; > my doctor's advice but I felt ready and determined enough to take
> > whatever would be thrown at me. Little did I know just how
> pronounced
> > the effects would be!
> >
> > When I wrote the blog on the 9th day, I did so out of genuine
> concern
&gt; > for the people around us as we go through withdrawal. For the
first
> time
> > in my life, I felt like something was controlling me rather than
me
> > being in control. I was afraid that something was terribly wrong
> with me
> > and I turned to the internet for help. Reading about the
> experiences of
> > others was reassuring and one person said it best when they wrote
to
> > someone else "you are not dying, you will get through this."; It
was
> what
> > I needed to hear in order to stay the course.
&gt; >
> > __________________________________________________________
> >
> > On Tue, 14 Nov 2006 23:01:31 -0000, "carsondan"
> > <dgoggiano> said:
>; > > Hello all,
> > >
> > > I really appreciate all of the information on this board and
all
> of
> > > the other resources out there. I am not on Paxil and never have
> > > been but my soon to be wife is, and has been for almost 6
years.
> > > She is taking it for anxiety and panic attacks. Originally, she
> was
> > > prescribed 20mg but after about 6 months, cut to 10mg/day
without
> > > any side effects. She has had a couple of occasions of not
taking
> > > the Paxil for a couple of days (prescription ran out) and had
> > > horrible withdrawl symptoms.
> > >
> > > She really wants off and I am completely supportive. We've
worked
> > > through a lot of issues together and I'm not even convinced she
> > > still needs it. I can't believe that the pharmaceutical
companies
> > > are allowed to continue this crap, but that is another story
> > > altogether. Here is our current plan:
>; > >
> > > Yesterday, we dropped from 10mg to 7.5mg.
&gt; > > The plan is to stay there for 1 week. If the withdrawl isn't
too
> > > bad, move to 5mg/day. If it still sucks, wait another week.
Then
> > > progress in the same fashion at 1mg reduction per week
> afterwards.
> > > I'm really worried about this whole process. I know she is
going
> to
> > > have some withdrawl and from what everyone describes it is
hell,
> but
> > > I want to minimize it as much as possible. We went and picked
up
> > > supplements last night, so I think we are set there. It hasn't
> even
> > > been 24 hours and she is already feeling tired, heavy, and
wierd.
> I
> > > have to believe this is going to get a lot worse. I know she
can
> do
> > > it!
> > >
> > > So to my questions-
> > > 1) Does the tapering schedule seem reasonable?
> > > 2) It seems a lot of people have tried to quit with tapering
and
> > > have experienced the same withdrawl as those who quit cold
> turkey,
> > > but over a much longer period of time. Thoughts?
> > > 3) Is there anything I can do to help besides be there, assure
> her
> > > and make sure she knows that whatever she feels is ok, and she
> can
> > > make it through?
> > >
> > > Any feedback would really be appreciated.
> > >
> > >
> > --
> > Comfie Fifty
>; > comfie50
> >
> > --
> > http://www.fastmail.fm - Choose from over 50 domains or use your
own
>; >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------------------------------
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> >
> > $200,000 mortgage for $660/mo - 30/15 yr fixed, reduce debt, home
> equity - Click now for info
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>
>
>
>
>
>
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Stacy

barbara <stargrlskater7yahoo.com> wrote:

Congratulations Stacy

Isn't it great getting your feelings back, no matter how scary they are??? There's no short cuts in life (as you found out) the only way out is THROUGH! I admire your courage. You will be blessed for your effort and wisdom.

Barbara

Stacy Chell <stacycshell67yahoo.com> wrote:

Hello Comfie.

 

When I was on the paxil for many years it was like being in la la land. ; It's hard to explain but life just goes by without feeling real emotio ns. 

 

Getting off the paxil, boy did I feel rage and especially towards the ones I loved the most. ; I did a lot of crying, screaming and when depression set in, I just wanted to climb in bed and never come out.  I woke up in a world where I did not want to be.  I knew I was the one to blame for having made so many dumb decisions while I was on the paxil.&nbsp; My head is out of the clouds and I am taking life a little more serious now.  

 

Today, I have lost all the weight paxil put on me (10lbs), I once had an impeccable memory and that is back, I am no longer anyones walking mat and I have gained&nbsp;more respect from the people around me and for myself, so many changes and a lot more to come.

 

I spend a lot of time reading now and I read something about letting go of regrets in order to move on.  We all have them and letting go is the one of the hardest things in life to do.  This for me is so true. ;

 

I'm sorry, I could just go on and on. 

 

The best thing I did was join this site. ; To know that we are not in this alone changes everything.  Everyone here played a major part in helping me thru all of this. ;

 

Take care and keep in touch.&nbsp;

 

Stacy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

comfie50 <comfie50fastmail.fm> wrote:

Hello Stacy, I call myself Comfie. It's actually means that I am
comfortable with who I am. I've been wanting to talk to someone and
you sound like a person who would understand. While I was taking
paxil, the only side effect I had was weight gain. Withdrawal,
however, was another matter. I don't want to say too much about it
because I did get through it and today, I am very much myself and
quite happy. However, it is fresh in my mind and I am bothered by one
thing.

I have never been an angry person and to tell the truth, I don't
think I really knew what anger was until I came off paxil. There were
times when I felt uncontrollable rage at those I love the most. It
was not rational and I can't explain it. It was totally unexpected,
very strange and very scary! I was thankful my children are grown and
no longer live at home.

Did you experience anything similar? Or, if anybody else is reading
this, did you? If it turns out that this was just a fluke, something
that happened to me only, then I can put it to rest. Otherwise, I
feel that I have to do something to forwarn parents and doctors. I
would very much appreciate hearing from you.

Thanks for listening,

Comfie

--- In PAXIL%40yahoogroups.com">PAXILyahoogroups.com, Stacy Chell <stacycshell67...> wrote:
>;
> Hello, my name is Stacy and I've been paxil free since June of this
year. I was on a very high dosage for many years. I tried the
weening and cold turkey, but for me, both had the same effect. When
I realized that I wasn't going to die, I then did the cold turkey.
At moments I wanted to die. Zapping sensations in the brain, muscle
twitches, night TERRORS, the chills, fever, depression and so on.
One morning I woke up and the zapping sensations were gone. It only
went up hill from there.
>
> The best thing I did was join this site. I don't think I could
of emotionally gone thru this without everyone here.
>
> I just hope my experience thru all this will be able to help
others.
&gt;
> You may feel like you wanta die, but you won't.
>
> I am here if anyone needs to talk.
>
> Stacy
>
>
>
> Comfie Fifty <comfie50...> wrote:
>; Hi, my schedule went in three month intervals: 3 mts at
20 mg., 3
> mts at 15 mg., and 3 months at 10 mg. I didn't experience any
noticeable
> side effects at these dosages. However, when I went down to 5mg, I
felt
> like your friend does now. That's why I only stayed at 5 mgs for one
> week. If I was going to feel bad anyway, I thought, I may as well
jump
> right in and get it over with. This was something I did that was
against
&gt; my doctor's advice but I felt ready and determined enough to take
> whatever would be thrown at me. Little did I know just how
pronounced
> the effects would be!
>
> When I wrote the blog on the 9th day, I did so out of genuine
concern
&gt; for the people around us as we go through withdrawal. For the first
time
> in my life, I felt like something was controlling me rather than me
> being in control. I was afraid that something was terribly wrong
with me
> and I turned to the internet for help. Reading about the
experiences of
> others was reassuring and one person said it best when they wrote to
> someone else "you are not dying, you will get through this." It was
what
> I needed to hear in order to stay the course.
&gt;
> __________________________________________________________
>
> On Tue, 14 Nov 2006 23:01:31 -0000, "carsondan"
> <dgoggiano...> said:
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I really appreciate all of the information on this board and all
of
> > the other resources out there. I am not on Paxil and never have
> > been but my soon to be wife is, and has been for almost 6 years.
> > She is taking it for anxiety and panic attacks. Originally, she
was
> > prescribed 20mg but after about 6 months, cut to 10mg/day without
> > any side effects. She has had a couple of occasions of not taking
> > the Paxil for a couple of days (prescription ran out) and had
> > horrible withdrawl symptoms.
> >
> > She really wants off and I am completely supportive. We've worked
> > through a lot of issues together and I'm not even convinced she
> > still needs it. I can't believe that the pharmaceutical companies
> > are allowed to continue this crap, but that is another story
> > altogether. Here is our current plan:
> >
> > Yesterday, we dropped from 10mg to 7.5mg.
>; > The plan is to stay there for 1 week. If the withdrawl isn't too
> > bad, move to 5mg/day. If it still sucks, wait another week. Then
> > progress in the same fashion at 1mg reduction per week
afterwards.
> > I'm really worried about this whole process. I know she is going
to
> > have some withdrawl and from what everyone describes it is hell,
but
> > I want to minimize it as much as possible. We went and picked up
> > supplements last night, so I think we are set there. It hasn't
even
> > been 24 hours and she is already feeling tired, heavy, and wierd.
I
> > have to believe this is going to get a lot worse. I know she can
do
> > it!
> >
> > So to my questions-
> > 1) Does the tapering schedule seem reasonable?
> > 2) It seems a lot of people have tried to quit with tapering and
> > have experienced the same withdrawl as those who quit cold
turkey,
> > but over a much longer period of time. Thoughts?
> > 3) Is there anything I can do to help besides be there, assure
her
> > and make sure she knows that whatever she feels is ok, and she
can
> > make it through?
&gt; >
> > Any feedback would really be appreciated.
> >
> >
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