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

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 only withdrawal symptom has been a slight vertigo/dizziness that comes and goes quickly. It's not uncomfortable or painful, just funky.

I will continue to update this journal every few days.

Please take care, milk! All the best to you. Thanks for contributing this to the forum!

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'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.