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Old 06-04-2008, 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by anthony View Post
It is a temporary solution to enable you to work effectively through your trauma.
I respectfully disagree about the drugs being temporary. Let's re-examine nic's post:

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While Paxil can work, be CAREFUL on this medication. I had a VERY hard time when I tried to stop taking it even though I went off of it very slowly.
My brother had the same reaction to this drug. I also have read news stories about individuals who have emotional breakdowns when attempting to go off these drugs.

Gwen Olsen (former sales rep) raises a valid concern. If you start taking these drugs, you may become a life long customer for the pharmaceutical industry. You may also have to deal with some very serious side effects. I started another thread on this:
SSRI's - The Evidence For and Against
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