Age: 46–55 · Duration of use: 1–2 years · Current status: No, have stopped
Symptoms: Akathisia, Brain zaps, Emotional blunting, Sexual dysfunction, Cognitive impairment, Insomnia, Depersonalization/Derealization, Suicidal ideation, Severe anxiety/panic, Muscle/joint pain, Anhedonia, Dyskinesia
Symptoms: Akathisia, Brain zaps, Emotional blunting, Sexual dysfunction, Cognitive impairment, Insomnia, Depersonalization/Derealization, Suicidal ideation, Severe anxiety/panic, Muscle/joint pain, Anhedonia, Dyskinesia
In 2005–2007 I was on Paxil and Klonopin. I had hellish withdrawal trying to come off so I could have a baby. Akathisia was the worst. I wanted to kill myself and my dog and my husband. I had to barricade myself in my “computer room” so I didn’t act on my urges. It was the most horrific thing I have ever been through.