Paxil withdrawal failing

Hi!
I am foolishly again trying to crossover from paxil to escitalopram due to unwanted weight gain. I am in the early stages after two years back on paxil FROM escitalopram that did nothing for my panic or add disorder even with help from Clonazepam. But even so I never felt well on the escitalopram yet so far the other AD's I have used to crossover were not helping all my issues like the paxil.
Today I am five days off my last 10 paxil and on 10 mgs Lexapro with a small dose of Clonazepam and feel non function able again. I don't feel hopeless just anxious and unmotivated and no interest in going back to work. All I want to do is sit and veg with a knot in my throat and jumpy stomach. I am becoming an isolator.
I tried to contact my doctor but he is out till Monday. So I feel that I need to make a decision on my own before Monday or I am afraid I will collapse as I have before. I think I should add back the last dose of paxil and get stable again. Any thoughts?
Also Does anyone here feel they might be on paxil it another AD for life and are you okay with that?

Hi 3S,

I am sorry to hear of the struggle you are having finding the right Rx for your needs...as well as the transition challenges you are currently dealing with. :/

If you are feeling like you are reaching a critical level of difficulty, and a doctor can't be reached during the weekend (maybe your doctor has an on-call colleague?)

...then maybe you can consult with your pharmacist. They can often be helpful with questions regarding medication.

Be sure that you are also practicing your coping skills at this time. See our Resources if you need some fresh material/ideas.

Keep posting with us as well. We will be here to encourage you in this process.

Scaredy Cat