Switching SSRI

[Lor625]

I have been weaning off Paxil from Paxil CR 25 mg, now on Paxil 10 mg (to avoid withdrawal) because I have been on for probably 10 years now.  Unfortunately, after about 3 weeks on the lower dose I feel my lack of motivation, melancholy feelings, being less able to handle frustration with work etc all coming back.  I really do not want to go back up on my dose of Paxil since it has such severe withdrawal effects if I ever go off it again.  Any suggestions WHICH drug out there would be a good one to switch to?  I am confused by so many and my doc does not seem to have a preference...??  Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[serinitynow1]

My Doctor put me on Remeron to help get me off of Paroxetine (Paxi)  It really helped as I was having some bad withdrawl symptons from the Paroxetine.  The biggest effect it had on me was that it let me sleep through the night instead of waking up in a panic at 3am.  

[dayday14k]

Are you on paxil for panic anxiety, social anxiety, depression or what? That is vital information that you should share so that we can make proper suggestions.