Hi, I'm LG

Hi, LG, welcome to the community. 12.5 MG is a big drop after 20 years. Holding at 12.5 mg of Paroxetine and feeling back to baseline is a really good sign. No rush from here. Slower and smaller tends to go much smoother, especially in the second half.

Hello and welcome LG! Great you were able to get through that half a year and getting back to baseline. After 20 years it‘s appropiate to see how tapering such amounts work for you and it seems like you are on a good way. I would suggest to stick to the hyperbolic tapering method, so the next reduction, when you feel ready, should only be another 50% to 6,25mg and see how you react. Tell us about your progress when you do this, have a smooth holding phase! 💪👍

Hi LG! A warm welcome to you. I understand your concern with being on a drug long-term. When these drugs are "tested" the trials don't last anymore than 8-12 weeks. That's great that you've been able to get down to 12.5 mg! That's a huge feat. And I'm glad you're feeling more stable. Paxil withdrawal can be very difficult, especially when people get below 5 mg. Just take things slow and listen to your body. Slower is faster! Looking forward to supporting you through the rest of your taper. Catina ❤️