I'm so sorry Camellium. I was on Effexor many years ago and, as I recall, the pdoc did a cross-taper to a different AD. I don't remember having severe withdrawal, but then I might have forgotten over the years.

Paxil is definitely not for me. At least, not more than 10mgs. - which I don't think is even a clinical dose. I was taking the 20mg. and by this week-end I was horribly agitated and frantically angry at everything and everyone. It seems that my bipolar disorder has become worse in the past few years.

I have an appointment with my pdoc on 9/3 ; so far it hasn't been cancelled. To me, it seems irresponsible of any medical office not to have a back-up if a pdoc is away. Aside from the help I'm getting on this forum I am lost as to what's what. Anyway, I've decreased the Paxil down to 15mg. and raised my Lamictal from 150mg. to 175mg. I'm desperately trying to get a hold of my situation. And fighting feeling absolutely crushed by this.