Switching to Paxil

[Maxiomargie]

My anxiety has hit an all time high, and of course, it's treacherous in the morning. My doctor is switching me slowly from Effexor to Paxil because he thinks the Effexor isn't working anymore (I've been on it for years). Today is day 2. I'm kind of nervous about the change; last time he tried to switch me to Zoloft and it sent me into panic attacks. I'm praying I react differently to the Paxil.

Everyday is a a struggle to get to work. I'm also on Klonopin so I have to sit and sip my decaf and wait for that to kick in before I can start moving. This morning I started waking up at 4am, waiting for the alarm to go off. I honestly feel sometimes like I'm having a nervous breakdown. I'm in therapy as well, so I'm doing all I can to keep myself sane here. It helps to have someplace like this to share my feelings because no one else understands really - not family, not friends. Thank God this is a short week for me.

How does one function with extreme anxiety all the time? It's gotten so out of hand for me and I don't know how to deal with it.

[Jaco2016]

Anxiety sucks.. I feel your pain! Changing meds can cause anxiety to go crazy due to withdrawal from the first medication. I hope your doctor is tapering the first medication and not switching abruptly. I've done that before (on advice of my doctor!!) and it was horrible. Should get better though, with time. Hope you feel better soon!

[Tvera]

To help me with my 4Am anxiety I have been watching motivational and inspirational utube speeches .. they are very moving and helping.. give it a try