Hi Chefguy, Welcome to PC. I am on paroxetine (Aropax generic here) again. I have been on and off it for years. The first time the doctors slowly decreased the amount. Other times i just stopped taking it myself. I never had withdrawals, not that i think. Because i felt good with in myself and was keeping myself busy. So I can't really help you there. I think it may depend on the person and how much you take as well. But good luck.