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02/14/2012 05:34 AM

Paxil day 14 the tipping point

RickEJ

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Well its day 14 with no negative reaction to Paxil. This is usually the time when I have severe reactions to SSRIs. After 2 years and many trials I think we finally found one I can take. I'm feeling good, my stress levels are down. I've been able to cut down on the Valium & Zyprexa where I no longer need it at night to sleep, and still got a couple more weeks to get the full effect. This med has been a God send for me. I'm finally well on the road to what I hope is a long lived time of stability. Smile

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02/14/2012 01:46 PM Top

Joy75

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This is good news Rick. I'm happy for you. It sounds like it's really working for you. I think it's great that you are feeling so much better. Even sleeping good. This is great to hear and I'm proud of you for sticking in there. Smile

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02/14/2012 02:18 PM Top

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Thats good news. I have been on Paxil for at least 12 years and it works...however I am a rapid cycler and have minor depression in the late day and evenings. I feel great when I get up but around 5 pm I start gettin tired. I think it is my weak heart not the mental illness

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02/15/2012 02:00 AM Top

RickEJ

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I usually go months before I have a low and usually its not bad. Maybe that won't happen with Paxil. I did very well on Zoloft for a couple years so I'm hoping I can at least get that with this med. Smile

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