I am going through Paxil withdrawal. I admit it, I’ve been on anti-depressants to treat a non-depression related…”situation” (that I’m just not ready to make like of yet). And, it’s time to give up. The problem is, I am now (as the New York Times mistakenly “claimed”) an addict. Literally. Apparently, Paxil is hard to shake. So, if you’re not depressed when you start taking it, just wait and see how you feel when you stop…

My doctor said today would be the tough day, and of course, today is the day I decided to shop for a skin-tight swimming shirt to wear on our trip to Hawaii. That’s after gaining yet another five pounds or so trying to eat my way through withdrawals. I type this while eating a slice of pizza. I will never learn.

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