16th Paxil Update - Feeling Poor

August 1, 2026··

Feeling poor. Been having bouts of anxiety and crying spells. I had the right sided slight chest pain that comes with a wave of anxiety. I have had my heart checked and everything is normal. Has anyone had this as a withdrawal symptom? I get it once every 2 weeks or so since I've been tapering Paxil. I really hate this stuff!

PoppyAbby’s taper progress

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Paxil — 2.5mg — 7 months — actively tapering
Paxil- 0.00mg-08/14/26

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Jessica AAug 1

LighthouseLuvox · researching

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. I haven't had right-sided chest pain, but I definitely understand the anxiety. You aren't alone. I'm praying you feel relief. Do you have a clinician to help you with your taper?

Luvox — 100mg — 4 yrs — actively tapering | without clinician

PoppyAbbyAug 1

Community AnchorPaxil · active

I do, he sent me for a cardiac stress test that came out normal. He doesn't have anything else for me. I have called to ask my next steps and his nurse just chuckled and said well your test is normal.

Paxil — 2.5mg — 7 months — actively tapering
Paxil- 0.00mg-08/14/26

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CatinaAug 1

Community AnchorEffexor

"Feeling poor. Been having bouts of anxiety and crying spells" — @PoppyAbby

I'm sorry to hear this! I struggle with anxiety too so I know how hard it is.

"I had the right sided slight chest pain that comes with a wave of anxiety. I have had my heart checked and everything is normal. Has anyone had this as a withdrawal symptom? I get it once every 2 weeks or so since I've been tapering Paxil. I really hate this stuff!" — @PoppyAbby

I haven't dealt with this myself. I'm glad to hear you got your heart checked out. At least you know it's not a separate issue.

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

guava378Aug 2

Community AnchorAbilify · active

Sending you strength

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