triskele wrote: 
Someone who is no longer on RP told me to tell you that she put on 80 lbs on paxil

 helenofjoy wrote: 


You got off it because you couldn't get off on it?

 triskele wrote: 
Completely destroyed my sex drive until I got off it.  Very uncomfortable coming off of it,

 triskele wrote: 



I took it about 10 years ago. I would describe it as very effective at giving me a "vacation from my problems" at the time. I recall the first couple of weeks were very difficult to get my body to adjust to the drug (a lot of tremors and racing thoughts), but after about two weeks the drug started to win, and as I said, was pretty effective. I went on it with a plan to get off within a year (with the help of a good therapist), and started weaning myself off after 6 months. Took about five weeks to discontinue use, which wasnt so bad, except for the not so uncommon brain zaps. As with any drug, your mileage may vary. I chose paxil to help me with my problems at the time because of a family member who previously had similar positive results. Biggest side effect I noticed was I became sleepy in the afternoon - napping was easy - and some mouth sores and weird taste in the pallet.

 DaveInVA wrote: 
I take Lexapro too, and it has no side effects, except I think it makes me tired. I take such a small dose, it prolly is just a placebo effect anyway

 triskele wrote: 
It didn't work for me due to side effects. I am on Lexipro now and it seems to have less side effects than most the others I was tried on. Of course its different for everyone....

 triskele wrote: 
I took paxil for awhile. Took away my anxiety. Like all other drugs like this, it's very difficult to stop.

anyone have anything to say about paxil?

 hippiechick wrote:  Typo.

The sad story of the mentally ill and the country's inability to financially cope

Mentally ill and behind bars

What to do about Melissa? A mom's heartbreaking question

 

 Skaterella wrote: 
He is gorgeous :) Pets are the greatest and Love us no matter what. :) Hugs

Zissy you have a precious family there!! They are too cute. We got our Golden as a service dog for my son (autism) but he's my therapy dog too. There is something so special about him. He is one of the best parts of my life (and the rest of the family feels that wAy too.)

 Umberdog wrote: 
I'm starting to thank you. Going to watch some Heroes and then get some rest. Hugs and gnite.

 

 Zissy wrote: 
Nice to meet your fur-kids. I hope you're feeling better.

 hippiechick wrote: 
well if it weren't for Kiwi I wouldn't be alive. She isn't trained to but she knows when I need my insulin. She is very in tune with my needs for some reason. They are very special to me that is for sure. :)

 

 Zissy wrote: 
They are adorable Zissy! I'll bet they keep you entertained.

 Umberdog wrote: 
my youngest is a small chihuahua and she likes to wrap herself around my neck. I love that feeling, it's almost like she knows that I need her. My oldest knows when I need her and the middle one well she is like a typical middle child. LMAO

 

Kiwi is the white pup(oldest), Holland is the black and tan(middle child) and dot(youngest).

 hippiechick wrote: 
There have been times that I have felt very dark inside. I'm certain woofs have saved my life... more than once. When the world seems to be falling apart all they want is love, especially when it's in the form of dog biscuits.

 Umberdog wrote: 
I agree, but the animals' behavior can be cheering. Being around children, animals or nature helps me out of my funk.

 hippiechick wrote:
Excellent advice, although zoos depress the hell out of me.