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10-03-2009, 09:25 PM
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sleeping pills anxiety
I am back on Xanax almost 2 years now. Usually, I just take them for sleep. Yes, Paxil is hard to get off of--I took Prozac at the same time to wean off of them. I've been on SSRI's since 1997. In 1999, I weaned off of them for 6 months. Then Christmas was coming near and all I did was cry. The cloud and weight on my shoulders was back full force.
I'm on Zoloft now. It works, but I've gained a bunch of weight.
Some people don't understand what it's like to be truly clinically depressed. They seem to think a person can just "snap out of it".
Also, I went off Xanax for a few months and took Ambien and Lunesta. Lunesta is rotten crap and Ambien only helped me fall to sleep for a short time. Only Xanax works for me.
Best of luck, it sounds like you've got it down pat.  Joni |
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10-05-2009, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by jonigee
I am back on Xanax almost 2 years now. Usually, I just take them for sleep. Yes, Paxil is hard to get off of--I took Prozac at the same time to wean off of them. I've been on SSRI's since 1997. In 1999, I weaned off of them for 6 months. Then Christmas was coming near and all I did was cry. The cloud and weight on my shoulders was back full force.
I'm on Zoloft now. It works, but I've gained a bunch of weight.
Some people don't understand what it's like to be truly clinically depressed. They seem to think a person can just "snap out of it".
Also, I went off Xanax for a few months and took Ambien and Lunesta. Lunesta is rotten crap and Ambien only helped me fall to sleep for a short time. Only Xanax works for me.
Best of luck, it sounds like you've got it down pat. Joni |
I hope you feel better soon.
I run from SSRI drugs like they are the plague 
Xanax was made for anxiety--works for me and doesn't make me the least drowsy.
Ambien and Lunesta---I may as well take an aspirin---does nothing.
Give the xanax time to do it's job.
Good luck 
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10-06-2009, 12:56 PM
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"Some people don't understand what it's like to be truly clinically depressed. They seem to think a person can just "snap out of it"."
"I run from SSRI drugs like they are the plague"
jonigee, I have found in my life anyway, that A LOT of people don't understand what is it like. And most of them don't WANT to know. It seems once I say "Depression" everything else I have said or say goes out the window. It's very sad.
I have heard and read so many people saying to run from the SSRI drugs. I have looked this up but I don't really understand it. Can anyone explain to me in simple terms what the SSRI drugs do, why they are so bad? I do believe that I have been on some but I am not sure, since I don't really know what they are.
Thank You
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10-08-2009, 11:46 AM
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I'll post a few links; just know that I saw first hand,up close and personal what Paxil does to someone. It's ugly. The doctors won't & don't warn a patient beforehand about the consequences of the drug and about the withdrawal and long term issues after stopping the SSRI. Lots of Class Action suits in place now.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
SSRI Stories
SSRI Withdrawal Procedure: Getting Off Antidepressants May Be Made Easier
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Originally Posted by DorrieMA
"Some people don't understand what it's like to be truly clinically depressed. They seem to think a person can just "snap out of it"."
"I run from SSRI drugs like they are the plague"
jonigee, I have found in my life anyway, that A LOT of people don't understand what is it like. And most of them don't WANT to know. It seems once I say "Depression" everything else I have said or say goes out the window. It's very sad.
I have heard and read so many people saying to run from the SSRI drugs. I have looked this up but I don't really understand it. Can anyone explain to me in simple terms what the SSRI drugs do, why they are so bad? I do believe that I have been on some but I am not sure, since I don't really know what they are.
Thank You
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10-09-2009, 03:13 PM
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I new to Orlando and need a Doctor who treats panic and is Really beleves in Xanax
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11-10-2009, 10:03 AM
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? for you
Hey Joni,
I just wanted to know if you had any doctors that you could perfer? I have been on Xanax and it has done wonders for me. I have really bad panic attacks,ect. I need to find a good doctor. If you have any tips help r anything. Just let me know. Thank you for your help. Kadie PS I dont know if Ill be able to check this message again. But my e-mail address is Kadiemotley@yahoo.com. Thanks for any help, you have a great day.Im new in the Bham area know of ny docs that believe in it also. |
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11-10-2009, 02:16 PM
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I haven't had that much trouble lately and I thought well, what am I doing differently? I did go on a European vacation in August which I hadn't done in a long time (had a lot of trepidation about going but loved it once I was there)..
Then I remembered hearing something about Omega III fish oil and anxiety - I have been taking it fairly regularly since New Year's... this stuff must work. Or maybe it was the vacation. Whatever, the fish oil is cheaper!
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11-20-2009, 08:06 PM
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I get anxiety attacks only after a day or two of binge drinking. I enjoy getting hammered on the weekends but I noticed that when I don't drink, I don't get panic attacks. At least mine are pretty easy to fix. |
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11-20-2009, 08:12 PM
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Never moving again!
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"Going to California, bye, bye!"
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When I try to withdrawl from Paxil I get parathesia, the electric shock in the back of my head and neck, no matter how small the dosage or how long I try to withdraw. |
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11-22-2009, 04:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tasmtairy
When I try to withdrawl from Paxil I get parathesia, the electric shock in the back of my head and neck, no matter how small the dosage or how long I try to withdraw.
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are you continuing to try to wean yourself?
My husband experienced the bran zaps for 6 months pretty regularly and now,after 5+ years later he gets them on occasion.
Are you replacing another drug for the Paxil tas? |
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