im a twenty four year old student on paxil since i was fourteen. ...

I went on Paxil years ago as a mild anti depressant / axiety medication, to help me get through a rough time in my life. I gained weight went from 122 to 175 but was not at all aware I had gained..as strange as that sounds. I was diagnosed with high cholestrol or blood pressure ..I can't remember..major memory issues that have not gone away in 6 years. I went to the doc and told him about my memory and he prescribed ADD meds, I mentioned the weight gain when they weighed me and could not believe what they said..I even asked them about the calibration of the scale..I was just completely unaware. The doc prescribed me an anti seizure med to help with the weight gain but I decided not to take it. When I tried to get off the meds I had fluttering in my head, dizzy spells etc. I reduced as you are but I found when taking .5 mil every other day if I missed a dose I would have withdrawals. I went to a Holistic Doctor and he gave me high levels of magnesium and within a month I was able to get off Paxil without the withdrawals. This medication is horrible, I will never take an anti anxiety/depressant again, I have since found that Vit B50 (the spectrum of vit B), Vitamin D, and magnesium help take away the anxiety & depressant issue for me and most others I have told about my benefit from them. I have been told the easier the absorbtion the better, so a B shot is best, Sublingual (under tongue) next, Liquid B, caps, and than the pill, Good luck with getting off paxil, you may want to see an all natural holistic practitioner to help you with what level of magnesium will help. If anyone hears of anything that will help with the memory please pass it on. It is aweful to live with only part of your memory. I sold my home after completly renovating it to my likeing and haven't a clue why. Blessings..