YOU ARE NOT ALONE - A companion online community discussion board for The Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast with Paul Gilmartin

I've started taking only 2 pills a week. My body is adjusting pretty well to the reduction. No anxiety; sexual side effects are going away. I think it's clear sailing from this point on.

Still in my first week. The vertigo feeling is still my only withdrawal symptom. It feels more intense today...But I think that's because I didn't sleep much last night. Overall its been a gentle start.

I have been on a 10 mg dosage of Paxil daily for about 7 months. I want to start a family in the Next couple of years, so I have decided to get off of Paxil. My doctor instructed me to take my pill every other day, for two weeks, and then every 2 Days for two more weeks. I am into my first week. The...

Hello, I have been a pretty anxious person all my life, but it started manifesting itself physically about 6 years ago (short breath, tight chest, anger). I have been taking Paxil for a few months now, and it has relieved me of said symptoms. I want to have a child in the next couple of years and wi...