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Hi, I'm Sorbetcyn
August 10, 2026··
I have been on Paroxetine following the 911 attack possibly since 2002 on 20 mg until May this year , I tapered off over a 3 month period and then totally came off but was feeling very angry with outbursts so I reinstated but less than the 10mg and feeling some anxiety, but continuing at the 5mg for now
Paxil — 5mg — 20+ — reinstated | without clinician
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Community AnchorEffexor
Hey! Try makingg smaller cuts to make it easier and less painful. 10% cuts is usually the way to go
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Catina1mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hi @Sorbetcyn...welcome! Glad to have you here.
Please allow yourself plenty of time to stabilize after your reinstatement. You don't want to taper from a place of instability. There's no rush.
https://taper.community/thread/affd8e83-2361-4973-8f07-76d16744448a
https://taper.community/resources/blog/reinstating-after-failed-cold-turkey
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