Just a quick question of anyone who has been on Paxil, Prozac or any other type of anti-D meds. When do you know that you are ready to quit taking the pills? My doc said that a 'normal' time frame for Paxil is 6-8 months, then an evaluation to see where you're at. Well I have been on the med now for about 4 months and feel strong enough to go off it. I just don't want to get to the point where I am relying on it too much. <P>It's not supposed to be addictive, but anything can be addictive if you come to rely on it.<P>

I think you are supposed to be weaned off those things. I don't know anything about it just something my sisterinlaw said. I am just suprized you are on something. I mean Yes, you are supposed to be going through a rotten time right now ..I thought people only took anti D's when they were having a rotten time in just a normal life. oh learn something new everyday...

When you are having trouble coping, not functioning properly, you can't seem to wade through your own muck, can't sleep, don't eat right, and feel like complete crap for longer than two weeks, you are what they say, "clinically depressed." Let's face it divorce, and all the charming things that go with it are enough to send most people running for the closed corner to cower in. <P>Anti-D's are intended to help the depressed person feel "normal"...so that the person can function with everyday life, in addition to the all the emotional trauma of a divorce. The reason you may feel okay right now is because you are on the Paxil and the meds are doing what they were intended to. Talk to your doctor first about weaning yourself off.<P>I never ever thought I would go on Anti-D's. I hate pills...but after about four months of feeling worse than awful, not being able to emotionally function, I gave in and went on Zoyloft. They are mild, non habbit forming and have made the difference. I am just able to handle the nasty divorce, my job, and dealing with two boys on my own. I felt great and decided to stop taking them and the depression creeped right back in. When I found myself crying in everyone's face again, I started taking the Anti-D's again. I consider myself a strong person, but sometimes life just beats you up...<P>Do talk to your Doctor first. And lots of luck.<P>