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At wits end
| Tue, 07-25-2006 - 5:34pm |
As most of you know, I've taken Paxil now for 6 weeks. I started to feel better around 3 weeks, but bad again around 5 weeks. My doctor gave an increase last Thursday (6 days ago). My question is, how long before the increase starts to take effect? I'm having side effects again like the initial side effects and I'm wondering should I give it a few more weeks or do I need to switch meds? I'm just looking to hear from others who have had to increase meds. I'm sick of feeling anxiety every single day. Of course, the Ativan helps alot, but its still there. I posted this on the antidepressant board as well. I'm looking for lots of posts.
Candace,
again

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I often felt horrible in the mornings especially before
I took any meds. Now I have horrible nightmares so I am hesitant
to go to sleep!! I swear YOU CAN'T WIN!!!! KWIM???
I did find that thinking positive things in the morning helped
me a lot--- I would write a note and keep by my bed it said
YOU ARE OK IN FACT YOU ARE GREAT!!!!!! seemed to help me get through
the morning a little better-- when I was working I would wake up
and have racing thoughts what do I have to do today??? etc etc
I then tried to let it go until after I ate something!
Could you have low blood sugar??? in the AM try some OJ
or a protein bar??? HOPE THIS HELPS! HUGS!! Judy
aw candace, i'm sorry your having a bad time...i don't have any great words of wisdom (i wish i did), but i just wanted to tell you your not alone! i'm right "here" with you.....please feel free to post whenever and keep us updated on your progress...
(((Candace))) Don't get discouraged.
Sheri Ann
I'm so glad it worked!
Sheri Ann
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