16 minutes ago, Wombat said:

Hmmm....sounds like a recipe for a wave. Do a couple of teeny tiny drops and then dare to go away for the weekend to have a nice time. 😖

Let's look at the Positives:

Dropping at a rate that seems to be suiting you at this time. Excellent. 😊

Having a lovely weekend away. Excellent.😊

Further down in dosage. Excellent.😊

Unfortunately, you are right, the out of routine of going away, along with a few drops may have brought on the wave. Or it may have happened anyway. We don't always know what causes them.

You are doing the right thing, hold for a couple of weeks and get back to WD Normal and we do it all again.

This day will pass and tomorrow may just be a bit brighter. Easy to say, I know. The days are very long when you're having a bad one. You're doing great, Cheeky.

Think of you often.

Wombat

Thanks @Wombat

I've had WD normal for a while and handling it but I think I was due for a wave .I do hope it's just a shitty day today .

I will check in tomw .

I've been pretty good up until the last few days . I've been going down 0.5% every week then I held for a week and continued . I went away this weekend and got out of my routine , going to bed really late and I felt that in itself has brought on a wave . I will be holding my dose for a couple of weeks to let things settle . Just a really rough day today

Sorry to hear @cheeky . I'm meant to be going to Darwin for a week soon and freaking out a bit. I've had such a hard time with myofascial pain and it wakes me up every time I have a spasm/cramp. It's good you got to go away if even only briefly 🤗

Hey @cheeky would you please update your signature...thanks.

I think you are doing really well... especially considering your dose mix up not long ago.

It's hard but we have to accept this just isn't an easy ride unfortunately. 😘🙏

Hi everyone,

Just a little update on how I’m going.

Since 22 April, I’ve tapered my Paxil from 8.23 mg down to 7.65 mg, which works out to an average reduction of about 2.8% per month.

I’ve been taking it really slowly, and so far I’ve been feeling pretty good with this approach. Things have been stable, so I’m hoping to just keep going at this gentle pace.

It's tempting to up my percentage, but I don't wanna rock the boat.

Love you all ❤️

Hi Cheeky, thanks for the update.

Staying stable is important. You're doing great. Every drop is a drop closer to the end of this nightmare.

Wishing you well.

Wombat

48 minutes ago, cheeky said:

Hi everyone,

Just a little update on how I’m going.

Since 22 April, I’ve tapered my Paxil from 8.23 mg down to 7.65 mg, which works out to an average reduction of about 2.8% per month.

I’ve been taking it really slowly, and so far I’ve been feeling pretty good with this approach. Things have been stable, so I’m hoping to just keep going at this gentle pace.

It's tempting to up my percentage, but I don't wanna rock the boat.

Love you all ❤️

This is encouraging.... You are doing great. ❤️🙏

2 hours ago, Wombat said:

Hi Cheeky, thanks for the update.

Staying stable is important. You're doing great. Every drop is a drop closer to the end of this nightmare.

Wishing you well.

Wombat

Thanks hunit's important for me to try not to rush this even though I feel

I want to

@cheeky Great to hear! Yes don't rock the boat! Slow and steady wins the race!

9 hours ago, cheeky said:

Hi everyone,

Just a little update on how I’m going.

Since 22 April, I’ve tapered my Paxil from 8.23 mg down to 7.65 mg, which works out to an average reduction of about 2.8% per month.

I’ve been taking it really slowly, and so far I’ve been feeling pretty good with this approach. Things have been stable, so I’m hoping to just keep going at this gentle pace.

It's tempting to up my percentage, but I don't wanna rock the boat.

Love you all ❤️

That's great @cheeky . Slow and steady 🤗

14 hours ago, Catbird said:

That's great @cheeky . Slow and steady 🤗

Thank you @Catbird ❤️

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to get some opinions on my taper.

I’m currently at 7.5 mg of Paxil and have been tapering at 3% per month for the last three months. Overall it’s actually been relatively easy, and I’ve been functioning well, going to work and getting on with daily life.

Over the last week, though, I’ve started having some small waves during the day. They’re manageable, and I’m still able to function, but they’ve made me wonder whether they’re an early sign that I should slow down.

Would you hold at 7.5 mg for a couple of weeks to let things settle before continuing, or would you keep going with the planned 3% taper and see if things stabilise on their own?

I’d really appreciate hearing what others would do in this situation. Thanks!

Love you all Cheeky ❤️

Hey Cheeky, 7.5mg. That's great.

Couple of questions ...

Are you micro tapering or doing a full 3% drop and then holding?

If you are microtapering are you including a 2 week hold here and there?

I am one who will hold if I am not sure.

Glad to hear you are overall doing well.

Wombat

1 hour ago, Wombat said:

Hey Cheeky, 7.5mg. That's great.

Couple of questions ...

Are you micro tapering or doing a full 3% drop and then holding?

If you are microtapering are you including a 2 week hold here and there?

I am one who will hold if I am not sure.

Glad to hear you are overall doing well.

Wombat

All of this Cheeky....

Im am glad things have been going somewhat wel for you xxxx

3 hours ago, Wombat said:

Hey Cheeky, 7.5mg. That's great.

Couple of questions ...

Are you micro tapering or doing a full 3% drop and then holding?

If you are microtapering are you including a 2 week hold here and there?

I am one who will hold if I am not sure.

Glad to hear you are overall doing well.

Wombat

Hi @Wombat I'm cutting every week to total 3% per month . I've tried the daily micro tapers but it all caught up on me , so I prefer it this way .

Mayby a couple of weeks hold is due .

8 hours ago, cheeky said:

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to get some opinions on my taper.

I’m currently at 7.5 mg of Paxil and have been tapering at 3% per month for the last three months. Overall it’s actually been relatively easy, and I’ve been functioning well, going to work and getting on with daily life.

Over the last week, though, I’ve started having some small waves during the day. They’re manageable, and I’m still able to function, but they’ve made me wonder whether they’re an early sign that I should slow down.

Would you hold at 7.5 mg for a couple of weeks to let things settle before continuing, or would you keep going with the planned 3% taper and see if things stabilise on their own?

I’d really appreciate hearing what others would do in this situation. Thanks!

Love you all Cheeky ❤️

I think holds are are really useful @cheeky . I've left it too long a couple of times and paid the price. I'm nearly at 4 months holding and still waiting for things to settle 🤗

According to the brass monkey slide, holding for 2 weeks after 4 weeks of dropping is a good idea.

Listen to your body. You're doing well.

We will get there, Cheeky!!!!

Wombat

Edited July 21Jul 21 by Wombat

1 hour ago, Wombat said:

According to the brass monkey slide, holding for 2 weeks after 4 weeks of dropping is a good idea.

Listen to your body. You're doing well.

We will get there, Cheeky!!!!

Wombat

@Wombat thanks for the advice . What have you been doing with your taper ?

10 hours ago, Catbird said:

I think holds are are really useful @cheeky . I've left it too long a couple of times and paid the price. I'm nearly at 4 months holding and still waiting for things to settle 🤗

I will give it sometime to settle things down . I really hate that this is going to take most my life trying to come off . Anyway it is what it is

6 minutes ago, cheeky said:

What have you been doing with your taper?

I think I am doing somewhat the same as you.

I drop by no more than 2% every Saturday. (Sometimes 1/2 percent). I will do this for 2 to 3 Saturdays and then hold for 2 Saturdays.

I have tried to do 4 weeks in a row of dropping but my body has never allowed it.

Sometimes I only do 1 Saturday and I have to hold.

Any uptick in symptoms, I hold.

I will also hold during any extra life stressors.

I find that I do a lot of holding 🙄

5 minutes ago, cheeky said:

I really hate that this is going to take most my life trying to come off .

I totally relate to this statement. At the rate I am dropping I am going to be here for a very, very long time 😔

But as you say, it is what it is. And if we can live life relatively well during the taper I guess we're doing ok.

Think of you often, Cheeky.

Wombat

Edited July 21Jul 21 by Wombat

1 hour ago, cheeky said:

I will give it sometime to settle things down . I really hate that this is going to take most my life trying to come off . Anyway it is what it is

I feel the same way @cheeky . I’m only on my first drug of 5, so a long way to go 😢

11 hours ago, Catbird said:

I feel the same way @cheeky . I’m only on my first drug of 5, so a long way to go 😢

@Catbird don't worry I will be right beside you . What we have to look at is any less drug in the system is better then more.

12 hours ago, Wombat said:

I think I am doing somewhat the same as you.

I drop by no more than 2% every Saturday. (Sometimes 1/2 percent). I will do this for 2 to 3 Saturdays and then hold for 2 Saturdays.

I have tried to do 4 weeks in a row of dropping but my body has never allowed it.

Sometimes I only do 1 Saturday and I have to hold.

Any uptick in symptoms, I hold.

I will also hold during any extra life stressors.

I find that I do a lot of holding 🙄

I totally relate to this statement. At the rate I am dropping I am going to be here for a very, very long time 😔

But as you say, it is what it is. And if we can live life relatively well during the taper I guess we're doing ok.

Think of you often, Cheeky.

Wombat

So very true . I really appreciate life when I'm Good .

Your a wise lady @Wombat 💕

Okay so update time. I've held my dose for a couple of weeks now and I have a day where I feel 100% normal and then day I feel so so bad. It's such a rollercoaster and when I'm in a wave I feel like it's permanent. I just feel so stuck on this medication and I just don't know if I'm ever gonna be able to get off it even I can't do a 3% per month and it catches up on me. I just feel so disheartened. I'm so tired of this mental anguish and the up-and-down feelings sorry everyone. I just needed to vent.

30 minutes ago, cheeky said:

Okay so update time. I've held my dose for a couple of weeks now and I have a day where I feel 100% normal and then day I feel so so bad. It's such a rollercoaster and when I'm in a wave I feel like it's permanent. I just feel so stuck on this medication and I just don't know if I'm ever gonna be able to get off it even I can't do a 3% per month and it catches up on me. I just feel so disheartened. I'm so tired of this mental anguish and the up-and-down feelings sorry everyone. I just needed to vent.

Vent away dear @cheeky we are here for you. I am glad you have had some better days. This is very encouraging indeed. Tapering off these drugs is not a fast process and I can understand your frustration. Slow and steady you will win the race eventually. xxx

6 hours ago, cheeky said:

Okay so update time. I've held my dose for a couple of weeks now and I have a day where I feel 100% normal and then day I feel so so bad. It's such a rollercoaster and when I'm in a wave I feel like it's permanent. I just feel so stuck on this medication and I just don't know if I'm ever gonna be able to get off it even I can't do a 3% per month and it catches up on me. I just feel so disheartened. I'm so tired of this mental anguish and the up-and-down feelings sorry everyone. I just needed to vent.

You have done great... keep thinking of how far you have come. Every drop is really a huge win.... especially with paroxetine. ❤️🙏