Hi, I'm Xlimage

September 22, 2026··

Never explained to me how hard paroxetine is to get off, how it works and the tapering side effects. After 30 years of naive neglect i now must not be on this.

Paxil — 4.5 — 30 years — actively tapering | without clinician

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Catina2h ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Xlimage, welcome! Nice to have you here. Yes, it can be quite challenging to come off these drugs, especially after you've been on them long-term like you have. Are you tapering Hyperbolically? That's what we recommend here. You can read about it in the Resources section. We have many members tapering @Paxil here, so you're in good company with people who are in the same boat as you. Catina 💜 https://taper.community/resources/blog/how-to-taper-off-paxil

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.

Xlimage1h ago

Paxil · active

Thank you so much. I cannot believe a reduction of 0.5g can make me feel so wired and stressed. I may have to go back to 5mg if this feeling continues. Wait and retry.

Paxil — 4.5 — 30 years — actively tapering | without clinician

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Catina1h ago

Community AnchorEffexor

How long ago was your reduction @Xlimage?

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