Posted by 49er on June 17, 2010, at 14:55:39
In reply to Re: Rejection of Meds Gives me Hope » 49er, posted by violette on June 17, 2010, at 14:10:53
> That's great news, 49!
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> I didn't realize how important tapering can be, and it seems that antecdotal experiences are the proof (or is there research too?)
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> I quit medications from time to time, ranging from a few months to a year+, but then go back to them. When i start taking them again, i usually quit abruptly due to adverse side effects....wonder if i gave myself 'brain damage' from doing so. So-do you think tapering is key to being med-free? I have done without them most of my life and do not wish to take them due to side effects and long-term/unknown adverse effects.
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> Thanks for sharing your experience!Hi Violet,
Thanks!
I don't think you give yourself brain damage but it certainly makes things alot tougher, not question.
I definitely think that tapering slowly is the key as your brain needs time to adjust to having less of the med.
The paxil progress boards, http://www.paxilprogress.org is a great source of support. That is where I learned to taper very slowly.
Unfortunately, there is little research on this. Alot of doctors still go by the drug company schedule which is way to fast in my opinion.
Feel free to babble mail me if you want to talk further.
49er
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