Paxil increase today

[Starrlight]

So I just added 10 mg onto my usual 40mg.

In the past it helped me with social anxiety. It’s hard to socialize again and I’ve been feeling a general fear so I’m hoping this increase will help.

Can anyone relate?

[AnxiousSilver]

"Can anyone relate? "

About 20+ years ago, I had a major breakdown, and a serious med merry go round.

Back then I wasn't a big fan of going up on meds. Looking back, I really don't know if it was a personal stigma to it, or the sides itself, but I didn't like med increases. (again, that was back then)

Now? Honestly, I wouldn't mind if I could go up a little bit higher on my meds, (mainly talking about my Lexapro here) but I'm at the level that I can handle in terms of sides.

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What I'm trying to say?

If this is going to help you out, and you can handle the sides of it, then let it help you out.

[Starrlight in reply to AnxiousSilver]

I’m glad Lexapro is at a good dose for you and sounds like you know what your limit when it comes to side effects.

Thank you. I’m giving it a shot. It helped immensely when I started out on it last summer like I went from being scared of people to loving to be around people but I did gain a lot of weight so I’ll be careful. It seems like it’s no longer working so increasing I’m thinking would help.

[AnxiousSilver in reply to Starrlight]

I get that everyone is different when it comes to meds, but if it ends up helping, then I think that it's worth a shot.

Just keep your doc in the loop on what's going on.

[Starrlight in reply to AnxiousSilver]

Yes ❤️