After 6 years on it, I went off of the Paxil.

(What is Paxil?
Paxil is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It works by restoring the balance of serotonin,a natural substance in the brain, which helps to improve certain mood problems.
Paxil is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Read more: http://www.drugs.com/paxil.html#ixzz0sSkdBB8I )

June 9 (2010) - Paxil tapering down
June 20 - No Paxil

1 week
AHHHHHH!
Withdrawal…
Nauseous. Dizziness. Difficulty running(!!). Fatigue (all time). Chills/hot flashes. Achy. (flu? Or paxil-flu?) Nightmares. Muscle cramps.
Extreme mood swings. Emotions my a high. Crying, crying, crying. Irritable. Jumpy, fear. Anger. Depression.
Blah.

2 week
Better. :)
No nightmares. Minor muscle cramps. Still tired. Still nausea. Little dizzy. Still emotion wacky. I not crazy. I pray. God helps. A lot.
Nathan said, “I like you more now. You’re more like me, uptight and opinionated.”

Numbness is Paxil.
Before off of the Paxil, fear of depression with no Paxil. After off of the Paxil, glad no numbness. I feel more vivid.

Happy. :)