Paxil terrified

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 2:43 am

Hi all. I have been on Paxil CR now for about 10 years. I started out at 25 and worked y way up to 67.5 at my highest. I have wened myself back down to 25 with my doctor's knowledge and help. The only problems I have had were dizziness and some anxiety. After going through this program, the anxiety no longer bothers me. I have it, but it does not control me. I know what it is when it happens and I can uaually figure out why I am having it. It is just a body symptom of something my brian thought. If you control the thoughts, you control the body symptoms. If I get anxiety, then I know I need to stop and look at what I have been thinking. Usually it turns out to be something negative. I change the thought and the anxiety goes away. Paxil CR has been my friend. I don't see myself ever getting off the meds, nor do I want to.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:21 am

You will be okay , these meds are here to help. You are so aware that if something was off you would notice right away . Just try not to look up much about it on the internet , if you are anything like me you will just pick out the scary things !!!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 1:14 am

I have been on paxil for about 10 months at 25 mg. It has worked very well for me. But I was terrified about taking it at first. I also take xanax occasionally to control the panic attacks. But hopefully through the program I will be able to get off the meds. It was so wonderful to see that other people had these crazy feelings, I thought I was alone.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:26 am

I have been taking Paxil for several years and not experienced a single attack. It will take several weeks before you start to feel better. Don't miss a dose, take it religiously as prescibed and give it time.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:26 pm

I was on paxil for 13 years. Don't be terrified! I just went off it about 15 days ago. I am sure you will make out fine. Be sure to read what medications to avoid because it can interact with certain drugs. If you have doubts, call your pharmacist. You will begin to notice you are feeling better in about two weeks. It is a subtle BUT effective change but take as directed and it will work! IF YOU EVER DECIDE TO GET OFF PAXIL....DISCUSS WITH YOUR DOCTOR BECAUSE IT IS IMPORTANT YOU WITHDRAW GRADUALLY.

MY BEST,

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:16 am

dubai,
please do not be terrified, many years ago I started taking paxil and about 6 weeks into it I felt awesome. I was literally cured from my anxiety and depression for ten years until it kinda stopped working and some major stressors came. But for ten years, I had my life back. Have tried effexor, zoloft, lexapro, lithium, imipromine all with MAJOR side effects that caused me to stop. Paxil was my godsend, my body not only tolerated it it needed it to get well. I hope its the same for u!