I am mentally ill. I have been for as long as I can remember. It wasn’t until last year however that I actually realized I had a mental illness. I began therapy and a regiment of medication. The therapy and medication has allowed me to control my mental illness and live a normal life.
I honestly attribute most of my progress on Paxil. Paxil is an amazing medication. If you suffer from depression, obsessive compulsive disorder or any form of social anxiety I highly recommend talking to your doctor about Paxil.
There is a catch. Paxil has severe withdrawal symptoms.
Serious physical Paxil withdrawal symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sweating, motor system disturbances, fever, chills, tremors, sleep disturbances, gastrointestinal problems, flu-like symptoms, vertigo, and the feeling of “electric zaps” throughout the body. Paxil withdrawal symptoms can also cause serious psychological symptoms such as: confusion, anxiety, irritability, panic attacks, uncontrollable moods, depression, suicidal ideations, and aggressive thoughts and actions.
One of the most serious Paxil withdrawal symptoms is a condition known as akathisia. This condition is marked by extreme agitation and motor restlessness. This condition can become so severe that individuals may begin to develop suicidal or aggressive thoughts. Many doctors believe that akathisia is a precursor to SSRI related suicides.
Paxil withdrawal symptoms can last a few days or they can last up to three weeks. Patients who are suffering from Paxil withdrawal symptoms may wish to consult their physician to discuss their problems with a professional familiar with their medical background. Paxil’s maker, GlaxoSmithKline, is well aware of the serious damage that Paxil withdrawal symptoms can cause, but have done nothing to protect consumers from the harmful side effects related to their product.
My last dose of Paxil was taken on Friday. It’s now Tuesday. I won’t be able to pick up any more Paxil until tomorrow. As I write this I feel like death becoming. No words can do justice to how I feel. Despite this I am still a big supporter of Paxil. The benefits far and away exceed the potential downside.
If you are currently taking Paxil or know of anyone who is, please, please, please, do not let your/their prescription run out. I would not wish Paxil withdrawal symptoms on anyone. I feel as if I have an uber strain of influenza. Combine that with a very odd confused, out of body mental state and it does not make for a good last couple of days.
Anyways, I just wanted to share that with you guys. 
