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19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5

lynnp, i myself beleive the same as you that it is in the mind & i can do this without medication, but u should not feel weak for needing something to help you. It is far better to be on prescribed drugs than turn to alchoholism to help you cope (like many do). Also I dont seem to have symptoms anywhere near as bad as the people on here, but im still scared of what can happen to me. If I got much worse, i wouldnt hesitate on taking medication to help me through. I think we all feel that "this shouldnt happen to me, i am stronger than this"

19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 70

thsnkyou for your support i relented and had to take a dixopen last night still not too good lots of pain in chest stiffness and pain in neck and shoulders and arms hope this will pass soon had no sleep last night due to panic.iam going to get in to doctors this week

19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 110

Hi there, i don't know this med in particular, but i know that stopping such a drug needs to be done carefully, never cold turkey. You are most probably experiencing withdrawal. By tapering down the dose over time, the effects are much less severe. Do see your doc and discuss it with him/her. I tapered off Paxil over a period of 4 months and now its 3 months later and I'm still getting used to life without meds. So don't do this alone, you need a plan.

19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 295

Hi Lynn i agree with Casey about following up with your doctor i think when you stop these sorts of meds you need to do it gradually and be watched very carefully because from what i gather withdrawal is hellish.Sorry i cant help more.Take care. Lulu..

19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 799

Hi Lynn, Fellow members will be responding soon, but I just wanted to suggest that you may want to follow up with your doctor re how you have been feeling since stopping the medications. Also - please don't ever fear that you are being a "pain" here...one thing we all definitely understand is what it is like to experience feelings of panic and anxiety. Casey _____________________________ The Panic Center Support Team

19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 70

its been a week since i stopped my medication i was on doxepin and never really thought they were working i thought its all in the mind i need to try and fight this some other way. the anxiety is really bad and i have had a lot of chest pain headache dizzy the usual symptoms i feel sick all the time very shaky and the horrible mind problems like what ifs,so maybe the meds were working but not as good as i wanted them to.do you think this is just withdrawel from the meds or is there something wrong.iam very nervous and jumpy and finding it difficult to have positive thoughts i have tried to challenge them but its not working.i have gerd also and this has been awful anyone who understands please advice me reaaly need so encourgement right now sorry to be a pain

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