Having an extra sad day

Hi everyone!

I haven't posted in ages. But my doc had me on 80mg of Prozac and we are in the process of switching me to Paxil CR. The regular Paxil worked well for me many years ago, so since I was on a high dose of Prozac, I figured we could give it a try.

I don't know if you guys have ever felt this way but I am so down that I literally just lay in bed, unless I have to let the dogs out, use the restroom, get some nourishment and a drink and then I crawl back in bed. I feel the safest here and I have a lot of anxiety too. I just hate feeling this way. Our house is a mess and I wish I could clean it. I have two sweet boys who come and visit me in bed or on the rare occasion, I'll go to the living room and be with them and my husband.

I have had some very traumatic experiences, and the PSTD is just so bad. I am on week 3 of Paxil, and haven't noticed any changes. I will probably have to go up in dose. I just want to be active and outgoing again. I don't even recognize who I see in the mirror. A significant big plus was that I was able to lose 75lbs last year. I was bedridden and hospitalized due to my health and had gained a ridiculous amount of weight.

I sure hope this Paxil CR works and that I don't gain any weight on it. I am being very careful with what I eat and portion control. My boys need their Mom back and I am trying whatever I can to get out of this deep depression/anxiety that has paralyzed me for way too long. I would appreciate your prayers. Thank you!

Anissa

Thank you Karen.

I do see a counselor every two weeks and she is going to start EMDR Therapy with me. From what I have read about it, it sounds very promising.

I appreciate your kind words so much. And my day has already gotten better just from reading your reply.

Anissa