Posted by garnet71 on February 23, 2009, at 22:01:02
In reply to Re: 2-1/2 years later have permanent--Garnet, posted by NewQuestions on February 23, 2009, at 14:47:30
Hey NewQuestions. That's probably the best experiment for you right now. You won't know if you don't try. As long as you can hang in there with work or school, or whatever you are doing at the present time.
I've seen the PaxilProgress site, but can't use more than one forum at a time (personal decision). I saw the post about the discontinuation syndrome you had linked for another. That could very well be the case for me as well as for you. How can they prove the symptoms wouldn't exist if not for the meds? I don't understand about the brain chemistry.
My recent best was during the summer for a month and a half-I was off ADs for a few months prior. I felt so normal. My mind and body felt so balanced. I was so sure I was getting back to the way I was 8 years ago, pre-SSRI. Then with high-stress and too many demands, even for a totally healthy person, I fell ill to anxiety again. However, I never had this kind of anxiety before I took the SSRIs. It could be a coincidence; it may or may not be.
I did a last-minute risk-benefit analysis and came to the conclusion I have to stay on meds at least until I finish grad school (3 more semesters starting this fall). I can't take another chance of falling out mid-semester like I just did. I don't think one can take 2 leave of absences in a row. I fear I wouldn't be allowed back in; its just too great an opportunity to take the risk. After grad school, yes, I'm going back to being med - free. For me and perhaps others, I think regular exercise, good diet, adequate sleep, and a stable schedule could let me be well. With everything I was doing when the semester was in session, I could not take care of myself as I would have liked to. Just not possible.
Please keep me posted on your progress. Maybe I'll be in a mood for change and migrate over there too.
Thanks for note and best of luck to you. :))
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