The Process Begins

This past Monday, Phil began the process of decreasing his Paxil dosage. His doctor said he should expect it to take at least six weeks before he is Paxil-free, that is if things go well. Since Wednesday, he's been experiencing what he compares to a "sleep hangover". There's a slight delay between his physical actions and his brain acknowledging he did them, akin to a whooshing effect. I would add that he seems more physically and mentally active than usual.



Image filmed by Bob Seabold at Phil's home on September 25th.

Today, Phil said he woke up to what sounded like a Windex bottle being squeezed behind his ear. It took him a few minutes to realize it was only in his head. As the morning progressed, it became less apparent. This afternoon, he's enjoying a severe headache. He also appears to be sensitive to sunlight.