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free from paxil: a long road

Some people can’t stand the word “irregardless.” A close friend of mine cannot stand hearing the word “panty” used in the singular. My pet peeve is the misuse of the words “panic attack.” My cohort of grad school classmates frequently … Continue reading

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from a real life story: My life after paxil

 I had someone ask me this in an email: “What were you like while taking the Paxil? Did it help you deal with matters better, keep you in control of your emotions? Did you feel better than you do now?” … Continue reading

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An example of Paxil withdrawal: Sarah

 Electric Shock Sensations (aka “the zaps”): The pattern of these sensations are remarkably similar to certain kinds of epileptic seizures except that one doesn’t lose consciousness when they occur. (Personally, I would have preferred to have been unconscious.) They are … Continue reading

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Sarah’s story

I have been off Paxil for 10 months now, and I still get very upset for no reason. I would assume most people don’t after getting off Paxil, but I do! I had a very, very hard time getting off … Continue reading

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Bullied 10-year-old who hanged himself ‘did not realise what he was doing’

Bullied 10-year-old who hanged himself ‘did not realise what he was doing’ By Daily Mail Reporter Updated: 15:35 GMT, 31 March 2011 View comments Tragic: Harry Hucknall, 10, was found hanged in his bedroom with a level of anti-depressant drugs … Continue reading

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Angel ‘s story

Medicating Angel I was started on Paxil in 1998 – I was having problems at home. I was not suicidal nor was I severely depressed. I trusted my GP and did not question him about Paxil. I was told that … Continue reading

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Rose’ s story

Here my story. I hope someday I will be able to finish my story with the magic “happily ever after”. It doesn’t have this ending yet, but I am through the worst and recovering. I am the mother of three … Continue reading

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Cora ‘s story

This blog post has first been published on the RxISK.org website. If you would like to comment on this post, please do so using this link In RxISK Stories, we regularly take you to dark places where few would wish to go. We … Continue reading

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Matt Miller story

By Todd on August 5, 2009 http://www.antidepressantsfacts.com/Matt-Miller.htm By Anne McIlroy As written in The Globe and Mail (www.globeandmail.com) When Matt Miller’s family moved to a bigger house in a new neighbourhood in Kansas City, Mo., the athletic 13-year-old with thick … Continue reading

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For the love of Garrett from Garrett Palms webiste

A Letter From Garrett’s Mother, Carole Richie: On June 21, 2008, I lost my son. He committed suicide because he was on the anti-depressant, PAXIL. Garrett gave me 23 years of pure unconditional love filling my life with so much … Continue reading

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