tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373267540606998169.post802153257363202497..comments2024-02-24T19:57:06.673-06:00Comments on happy notions: Paxil.Kaylenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13427934961755490240noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373267540606998169.post-41359988417646569202011-02-24T13:04:09.635-06:002011-02-24T13:04:09.635-06:00Lisa - since you didn't leave an email address...Lisa - since you didn't leave an email address this is the only way that I could think to respond to you -<br /><br />Joyce commented with her own profile. There is no way for me to manipulate what name she chooses to go by online. The only thing that I can edit on this blog is the content of the blog post. She wrote a comment and I cannot manipulate that. <br /><br />Sorry! Maybe talk to her about it?Kaylenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055664983331618582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373267540606998169.post-28858910169673087582011-02-24T12:18:06.072-06:002011-02-24T12:18:06.072-06:00Hey Kaylen--
This is Joyce's mom. Would you p...Hey Kaylen--<br />This is Joyce's mom. Would you please take Joyce's last name off of your blog? It's a little too public for my comfort level. First names are fine.<br />Hope you are well.<br />Thanks!<br />LisaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00486022270554168055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373267540606998169.post-71250060248340615802010-01-25T23:37:22.120-06:002010-01-25T23:37:22.120-06:00I found some luck with Lexapro for depression and ...I found some luck with Lexapro for depression and anxiety. It was fairly easy to quit, too. At least compared to Zoloft...stay away from that one. When you just up and quit, the end results are never really ideal, so I'm glad to see you're taking it slow. It is a process and it is so, so difficult. But having the courage to try is the first step. And having the wisdom to realize that it may not be time to try just yet is the next one. When the time comes, I know you'll be able to do it. Just remember the end result will be worth the pain, if you're ready.Harkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043707442349303789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373267540606998169.post-46153783170740176982010-01-05T14:18:01.930-06:002010-01-05T14:18:01.930-06:00Hi, I wanted to wish you luck in going off Paxil. ...Hi, I wanted to wish you luck in going off Paxil. I went through the same process in 2003 and it was really difficult. They actually put me on Zoloft to help me get off the Paxil, then I cut out the Zoloft six months later. It was a really tough process, but I think it was worth it. I hope this works out for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373267540606998169.post-26119468967388195622010-01-01T19:31:52.257-06:002010-01-01T19:31:52.257-06:00Hey Kaylen! Just wanted to let you know that I jus...Hey Kaylen! Just wanted to let you know that I just finished weaning myself off of my meds, so I completely understand what you're going through, and want to assure you that it is entirely possible! I had taken mine from freshman year up until my first week at SLU- at which point I decided that it was time to cut them out of my life. It's been 4 months now : ) Be strong!Joyce LaFontainnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373267540606998169.post-14562307739865108612009-12-23T18:58:00.694-06:002009-12-23T18:58:00.694-06:00Hang in there -- thinking about you and praying fo...Hang in there -- thinking about you and praying for you.<br /><br />I agree with Bridgett - nearly all prescribed drugs are not healthy for developing babies (not to mention what we don't know about how medicines affect us.)<br /><br />Because of who I work with, I also know that a lot of the anti- drugs (depressants, etc.) require a strict weaning off process. Don't just stop it cold turkey as it can affect other parts of your body (nervous system, etc.). <br /><br />Stick with the psychiatrist (even though he doesn't sound like he much of a people person. I tend to have a bias against psyciatrists and towards counselors...hmmm. Have you thought about seeing a counselor, at least for 6-8 sessions to help you through this process? Talk soon!Rosemary/sonriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15526834495219216875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373267540606998169.post-67701952136851293602009-12-22T16:59:21.959-06:002009-12-22T16:59:21.959-06:00All right. You're right about paxil and pregna...All right. You're right about paxil and pregnancy--there are links to heart defects and a syndrome called PPHN. This is true for most of the seratonin uptake inhibitors. I have more to say but will wait until I see you in person bc it will be long winded....Bridgetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12843150280542615265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373267540606998169.post-61360535384877745432009-12-22T15:01:07.492-06:002009-12-22T15:01:07.492-06:00Best of luck in your journey to get off Paxil! It&...Best of luck in your journey to get off Paxil! It's not something I'm personally familiar with so I don't really have good suggestions. But you have wonderful stuff ahead of you so hopefully your experience can be relatively painless!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05222533271978836627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373267540606998169.post-67644561608818070262009-12-22T09:24:46.643-06:002009-12-22T09:24:46.643-06:00Any help I can be, I'm here for you! I unders...Any help I can be, I'm here for you! I understand your want and need to wean off, and I know it can be tough. I know that just weaning off Ambien gave me crazy disturbing dreams. I hope knowing how many people love and support you can help you through it. You're always in my prayers.mhnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373267540606998169.post-3997642771648771242009-12-21T17:49:32.130-06:002009-12-21T17:49:32.130-06:00hey kay, i know you know that im in town for the h...hey kay, i know you know that im in town for the holidays...but i'll be here for a couple of weeks & (would obviously love to hang out anyway) am totally here if you need to vent or just have something to do to keep yourself busy. please just let me know! love you tons.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13455773681288908661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373267540606998169.post-39942846622111799932009-12-21T11:39:00.832-06:002009-12-21T11:39:00.832-06:00I've read and loved your blog for a while, but...I've read and loved your blog for a while, but have never commented before. This post spoke to me because I've struggled with anxiety and depression recently and was considering starting antidepressants. Ultimately I decided against it for this exact reason. A very close friend of mine who has been on antidepressants for most of her adult life has struggled with this. She has gone on and off the drugs for the same reasons you list - principally that she doesn't want to be putting chemicals in her body on a daily basis. She strongly, strongly recommends this for reducing withdrawal symptoms - take 10mg of prozac a day for about 2-4 weeks after stopping your old medication. Prozac has a longer half life and so you don't go through such immediate and terrible withdrawal. She swears by this and it's helped her after going through terrible withdrawal coming off antidepressants. Just an idea, but I thought I'd share. I'm glad you're putting this out there - there's not enough candid discussion about dealing with mental health medications. Good luck!Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442936682268809077noreply@blogger.com