Lately, I have been misreading words frequently. It is not when reading an article or post but rather when reading a headline. I used to have this problem frequently back during the first 3 or 4 years. Now, it has returned with a vengeance.

I read MiaVita's thread "I am Happy to say" as I am Happy to sex. These are the kinds of misreads. They cause double takes. I will substitute letters that make a single word say something entirely different.

Maybe it is part of the withdrawal effects from getting off Paxil. I have had a number of strange symptoms while tapering off Paxil. I have been Paxil free now for two weeks after a month at 15 mgs daily. My sleeping has been a mess. I have had horribly restless legs. I have odd itching feelings that defy explanation. It is like my body is infested with fleas. I can step out of the shower and feel these creepy crawlies as soon as I dry off. And no, we don't have fleas or bed bugs in our house. My wife is unaffected by these creepy crawly feelings.

But, it is fabulous to be free of Paxil after 14 years. I feel 'light' and free as if a burden has been lifted.

I am not complaining or expecting answers. Just commenting about the strange ride I have been on the past few months.

I get to play with my 8 month old grand daughter tomorrow and Monday. She lights up when she sees my face even if she does not want me holding her. She prefers my wife. I think it has do to mother-daughter similarities. National Guard annual training will be over Friday so she will be back with her dad as he tries to do his college course work. She still smiles with the twisted tongue. So cute.

I can understand the challenges to having PCS and being needed by young children. It takes a good family support structure to moderate the load.

My best to you all.