Paxil

[Marathonrunninggirl]

I have been on Paxil for 10 years my Dr. that had been working with me retired I ran out of refills so I thought I would just stop taking it.  It has been 4 months know but I am not able to sleep having bad hot flashes should I try and find a Dr. and go back on it? My biggest concern is I can't sleep will this get better in time?  I'm just feel lost and not sure what the right answer is there any thing you can advise for me I really just want to get a good night sleep.

[Paxiled]

Is this your only problem?  Paxil is the hardest antidepressant to stop taking, and you quit abruptly instead of tapering off slowly.  But if lack of sleep is your only problem you actually did pretty well.  I don't know that I can help you with the sleep, I've never found a solution to it.  You're having a long-term withdrawal problem.  You can go back on it and taper off more slowly and see if that helps, or you could try taking melatonin and natural relaxants such as valerian or homeopathic remedies and see if it helps.  Do you exercise?  Have you tried taking fish oil?  

[Paxiled]

Is this your only problem?  Paxil is the hardest antidepressant to stop taking, and you quit abruptly instead of tapering off slowly.  But if lack of sleep is your only problem you actually did pretty well.  I don't know that I can help you with the sleep, I've never found a solution to it.  You're having a long-term withdrawal problem.  You can go back on it and taper off more slowly and see if that helps, or you could try taking melatonin and natural relaxants such as valerian or homeopathic remedies and see if it helps.  Do you exercise?  Have you tried taking fish oil?