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PLEASE HELP!!!
| Mon, 03-26-2007 - 12:06pm |
Hi My name is Lynn & I have struggled with panic disorder & agoraphobia for 14 years now. Over the past few months, my meds stopped working & I'm afraid to try new ones. I feel like my life is falling apart & I only have 1 friend who hasn't been scared off by my constant irrational thoughts. I am afraid to be alone & when my husband & son leave in the morning, My anxiety starts. Every day is a struggle that gets harder to deal with. Any suggestions to cope would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Lynn
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(((lynn))) I can understand your fears.
Sheri Ann
Lynn
I forgot to mention--the other thing that really scares me is that I've already had my dr try to wean me off the Paxil twice. The first time I had really bad withdrawl symptoms (and they were going very slowly) and the second time I would just cry about nothing and I wanted to die. So these are very real fears to me because it happened before. Sometimes I just feel like I will never overcome this no matter what I do.
Lynn
I am sorry, Lynn. That is a trade-off we have to face in getting well. Though lots of folks have reported trouble when discontinuing effexor(I am one of them) it was a good drug for me. I would not hesitate to go back on it, if I needed too. My panic was out of control & I was unable to function.
Also, it's interesting about the crying. I cried for about 6 weeks after going off the effexor. I thought I would never get myself straightened around. But, I did. Still am sort of a sentimental person & am moved to tears easily. Maybe your dr. could suggest another med. GL & keep us posted. (((hugs))) jan
Yes, I know what you mean.
Sheri Ann
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