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[Mnky32]

Hello everyone! I have had anxiety for years but it’s been maintained with Paxil. The last month it’s been really bad. Just looking for an outlet with some similar people.

[Kittykat2]

Maybe you need a revue of your meds maybe the doc can help .

Might need upping or a change possibly .

Hope your ok X

[Mnky32 in reply to Kittykat2]

Thanks. I actually made an appointment today. But, of course, can’t get in for a couple weeks.

[Kittykat2 in reply to Mnky32]

Always the same at least 2 weeks before you can be seen these days.

You find any way to distract yourself?

How do you find paxil...... normally keep you ok?

Maybe something has triggered you to have a worse time this month.

[Mnky32 in reply to Kittykat2]

I’ve never had an issue with Paxil. It took awhile to find the right dose but it’s worked.

I’ve been meditating which has helped. I haven’t really felt like doing much, but I’m trying to push through it.

[pink83737]

Welcome!

[Mnky32 in reply to pink83737]

Thanks!

[anicole]

I find myself in a similar situation. I take lexapro. 10mg always worked perfectly for me over the past year but then I stopped taking it abruptly. And I’ve been having a harder time trying to reach a balance again since. My anxiety is at an all time high, and I have so much nervous energy. My therapist told me to start journaling, which hasn’t helped much. We also started working on my sleep hygiene, which seems to be helping. I always slept longer than 8 hours or less than 5. Now I’ve found I’m most optimal at 6-7 hours, and it seems to be helping my anxiety. I also took up running and some other light exercise. Mainly running and this has honestly helped the most for me to release all that pent up energy. It’s not been perfect and some days I’m so anxious I stay in the house as much as possible. But these things do seem to be helping me have more good days than bad. Maybe they’ll help you too?

[Mnky32 in reply to anicole]

I’ve also started journaling. I’m trying to keep it up, but I don’t find it very beneficial. I’m glad that running is helping a little. I hate running, but I love sports. I’m lucky to have access to a gym to shoot baskets so that’s usually my outlet. I haven’t felt like doing it much the last week or so.

[Daisy777]

My doctor prescribed me Paxil but I’m afraid to take it. I’m afraid that it could make me worse than better. All the side effects are what I m suffering from now, depression and anxiety Suicidal thoughts. So why would I want to increase it? How’s it working for you??

[Mnky32 in reply to Daisy777]

I haven’t had any issues with Paxil. I’ve been on it for several years. Starting was a bit rough, just trying to find the right dose, but I’ve been ok since. The last month has been abnormal. It is scary when you read all the side effects of things.