day 9 of paxil...please say it gets better!

My get up and go left no trace of being here. I literally have no ambition, have to talk my self into doing the simplest of tasks, etc. Anxiety seems to be dissipating. I still wake up in the middle of the night with fear but the duration of being awake before I'm calm enough to sleep is now about and hour or two instead of three to five. When driving I am still afraid but I'm hoping that will change. I broke down and got the flu shot, deciding peace of mind trumps possible side effects, so at least I was able to make a decision. I am hoping the depression and sluggishness disappears though. When does my life improve? I honestly feel like I am not taking anything for this except when I feel a little spacey.

Paxil, like all ADs, takes time to build up in your system and do its job. I recall how hard it was waiting for it to kick in completely! I wanted the anxiety to be over yesterday! I also found it best to take it at bedtime as Kitt recommended. If it continues to keep you totally fatigued, you can always call your doctor and express your concerns. However, speaking only for myself of course, when I am feeling extra-anxious and stressed, it takes so much out of me that I am exhausted physically and mentally.
hang in there. I really do believe that if you can tough it out that there is light at the end of the tunnel! :)
jl

Thank you all for your encouragement. I take it at night...I am today feeling more depressed than ever. I know that it will get better but the pain is so close to physical pain. I will talk to dr. this week.
JL are you still on paxil? I am wondering if there is a better solution.