About last night...

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Registered: 10-27-2006
About last night...
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Tue, 02-06-2007 - 5:21pm
Well, I did like my NP told me and added an extra 10mg of Paxil at night last night. I took it at 7:30 and laid down at about 8:00. By 9:30, I was wide awake and wigging out! My brain felt like I was on some drug (well you know what I mean) and I felt all dizzy and heavy but totally awake. This went on until 2:30am till I finally broke down and tried the Ativan she gave me. I was totally freaked about trying another new med but I HAD to get some sleep! Well, I did, for about 3hrs. Then I was up again but totally exhausted! Then at 6:30 I had to get up and get the kids on the bus. I only took a Paxil 12.5mg CR this am instead of the 20mg I have been taking because I was scared to put that much more meds into my system! After that, I went back to bed and crashed. It felt like I was in a state of semi-sleep until I got up at noon. The thing is, as crappy as I feel right now, I don't feel the anxiety like I did yesterday. I am totally confused now about what to do. If the extra med is helping my anxiety, then great, but I can't live without sleep!!! I called my NP to let her know what is going on but she hasnt' called me back. I am usually pretty med sensitive so I am not suprised by this, just frustrated. My DH thinks she overmedicated me and that 10mg was too much. I don't know anymore what to think. I am so tired and weak today, I feel like just going back to bed. I can't wait till my therapy appt on Thurs. I hope she can help me this time!!! Well, thanks for listening!! Erin
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Registered: 03-22-2003
Tue, 02-06-2007 - 5:38pm

Hi Erin, I don't think we've *met*.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 10-27-2006
Tue, 02-06-2007 - 6:02pm
Thanks Sheri, I actually posted several times on the Antidepressant Board you CL also. I llove both boards, they are extrememly helpful, especially during the day when I am here by myself. So you think it could just be me adjusting to the meds? I am scared to take it again tonight!!! I don't knwo what to do. I will probably call my NP again if I can. I think she thinks I am a wacko. I don't feel like she takes me very seriously but I don't know who else to see. Anyway, thanks so much!!! Erin
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Tue, 02-06-2007 - 9:12pm
((Erin))) I am sensitive to meds too. It has caused me to stop a new med after just a couple of doses, never giving it a real chance to work. Like you experienced, I felt *drugged*. Like I was *on* something. With lots of meds under my belt, I have learned to work with this frightening feeling. It does pass most of the time. Just wanted to encourage you & let you know that 10 mg. isn't more than what most folks are prescribed. You will do fine. Focus on keeping busy with exercise, distractions & positive things. Nap if you can squeeze one in. Let us know what you decide. Here's some PT's that you will sleep much better tonight. GL! jan

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