Bad night, bad morning

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Registered: 09-28-2005
Bad night, bad morning
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Fri, 09-30-2005 - 11:54am
Hi everyone,
I did not sleep well last night. Many nights I don't sleep at all, but last night I kept having very odd dreams. Kinda like all of my fears, both rational and irrational were manifesting themselves in my dreams. I just started Paxil a bit over a week ago, and this is the 3rd time this had happened since then. So this morning, I have been feeling blah, almost devoid of emotion, but then I will get a surge of anger or sadness within minutes of each other. I had to drag myself out of bed, I feel safe there, but I have 2 little ones who need mommy, so staying in bed is not an option. Sometimes I think they save me on my worst days. Anyway, has anyone had similar experiences with a new drug? I'm thinking I may need to call the doc.
Thanks,
Amy
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Registered: 10-02-2003
Fri, 09-30-2005 - 4:48pm

Amy,


If these symptoms have just started since you started the med then yes, please do call your pdoc. He/she may need to change meds for you. I myself can not take Paxil it makes me feel too weird and the pupils of my eyes get big.


I have had many nights in the past when I couldn't sleep. You need to tell your pdoc that your not sleeping well also. Hang in there and post back and let us know how you are doing.


Tina~

 
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 10-03-2005 - 8:09am

Amy,

Please call your pdoc. Paxil tends to do that some people. I know two people who've taken Paxil and have had to stop taking it because of the same kinds of reasons. The dreams, not being able to sleep, increased anxiety and agitation. Maybe your dosage just needs to be adjusted, or you need another medication. But either way, you should definitely call your doctor!

Hugs!

Keli