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| Tue, 01-09-2007 - 11:18am |
I'll try to make this short and uncomplicated as possible. I've been on Paxil 37.5 mg for about 7 months. Two months ago, my pharmacy ran out of my dosage, so they gave me 12.5 mg and 25 mg. I started having some anxiety and drepression about 3 weeks ago. I went to the pharmacy and got a bottle of 37.5 mg and started taking it on Saturday. Now, I feel like I did when I started taking paxil. Anxious, nausea, depressed, but not as bad. Could taking 2 pills to equal my usual dose have caused this. Maybe the meds digested differently. Any comments?
Candace

From my personal experience, any change in routine is enough to set off my *ruminations* & *what if* thinking. It is very unsettling. The 2 pills equaled the correct dose & the medication content would have been exactly the same as one 37.5mg. paxil. There should be no difference in your feelings, as you're getting the exact same dosage of the same medication.
Try not to focus on this thought, Candace. It's just the anxiety playing tricks on you. The best revenge is to play tricks right back:) Repeat your positive affirmations. * I will be fine. My meds are exactly right. This will not harm me. I am a little anxious & depressed, but this will pass. I am going to move on & keep busy with my life. I am safe. There is no danger.* Perhaps you can think of many more.
You have done so well. Keep reminding yourself of that. Chances are that this is a temporary setback. It happens to all of us & with our past coping techniques under our belts, we get through it. Good luck to you. Keep in touch! (((hugs))) jan
Thank you for your encouragement. It really helps to hear outside input when all I hear is my on anxious thoughts. I took half an ativan and feel much better. I will be fine and ride out this wave. :)
Candace
hey candace,
i agree w/jan:)
but wanted to pop in and say hi! i was just thinking about posting to you today.
hope all is well and don't be a stranger:)
I'm glad you took the ativan when you were anxious.
Sheri Ann