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Posted 8/10/2011 4:58 AM (GMT 0)
I've been depressed since I was a child, but it wasn't diagnosed until I attempted 2 years ago in college. I tried a few different antidepressants/anxiety meds after that but none seemed to help/suit me. I got married a couple of months ago to a Marine & a lot of stress has pushed me back to having thoughts of . I went to a military doctor today & was prescribed Paxil. I took it 3 hours ago & I'm sweating profusely, getting dizzy very easily, have a slight headache, & I'm getting very angry very quickly for no reason. Is this normal? I don't know what to do... I've felt like giving up on life for awhile now & I'm not looking forward to this pharmaceutical guessing game... I've tried other methods besides pills (I'm not a fan at all) but nothing seems to work, doctor said I'm so deep into my depression now that I need meds. Any response would be greatly appreciated.
Posted 8/10/2011 11:08 AM (GMT 0)
when i get wound up i walk. sounds earlyfor a med to do this..........but i am no doc. check with ya pharmacist for severe symptoms of this med. i wish you well. jamie. keep talkin' to us ok.
Posted 8/10/2011 3:54 PM (GMT 0)
Its now 6am here in Hawaii, I posted that last night. Have yet to go to sleep, still sweating but extremely cold, not angry anymore- feeling overwhelmingly scared. I live alone, don't know anyone on the island but my husband and he's away, I think I'm about to call someone... thanks for your reply
Posted 8/10/2011 4:58 PM (GMT 0)
Do call somebody to talk to. It should make you feel better. I am sorry that you didn't sleep and that you feel so alone. Look into our depression resources at the top of the page. It is a stickie so it always stays there. There are numbers that you can call if you feel this way again. We aren't allowed to discuss suicide or self harm on the forum, so I had to edit your post some.

Coming here can really help you. We have a great and supportive group of members.

Try to take things one day at a time. Is there any way you could get out and make friends where you are? Or is that too difficult for you? Some of us have the capability to do that and some don't. Maybe due to being far away from people or just the anxiety of meeting people. But if you could join a social group or even go to town and find things to do, I think that would help you. Or even an online group. I have made many friends here over the years and it has been nice.

I really hope that you do feel better soon. Keep posting, it will help you to not feel so alone.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 8/11/2011 6:36 AM (GMT 0)
am hoping that you are feling better. with healing compassion, jamie
Posted 8/11/2011 7:54 PM (GMT 0)
BREATHE!
Let's start with the basics. You don't give a lot of detail but I presume you have major depression with Obsessive Compulsive, anxiety & sleep disorders, a chemical imbalance in the brain cause by a deficiency of from 1 to several neurotransmitters called serotonins. The paxil will take 2-3 weeks to take full effect. You may have a sedative effect from the drug until that happens. You need a sleeping pill. Preferably not a benzodiabezine, trazadone is recommended for your condition & something for anxiety. No alcohol or street drugs. You need to be seeing a psychiatrist. If you are seeing a general practitioner, ask for a Psychiatric consult. Not a psychologist...a Psychiatrist. IT'LL TAKE A WHILE FOR YOU TO FEEL BETTER. Stick with the program and you will feel better. In the mean time take up a hobby, call a friend, occupy your time to distract you from the way you feel. If you feel any thoughts of harming yourself go immediately to an emergency room and tell them. You will be helped. Good Luck.
Posted 8/11/2011 7:59 PM (GMT 0)
Also,
sweats, hot flashes, etc. are to be expected. Read up on the side effects. You should have received a list of side effects from the pharmacy. You can expect any combination of effects until your body adjusts. Read the literature that came with your prescription.
Posted 8/12/2011 5:19 AM (GMT 0)
I say call your dr as soon as possible,Iwas on paxil for 5 yrs ,then got off ,it takes a few weeks for side effects to go away.I no longer take antidepressents for personal reasons,I just exercise and try to make the best of it ,I also have chronic pain ,Ibs I feel Iam on enough meds already ,so for me antidepressents are out ,although I do know they help many people ,there is great advice above!I feel paxil did help me years ago!Its does take time for your body to adjust to meds and there is always side effects most go away with time,Take care and call your doc asap.Iknow you will be okay!
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