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Posted 8/28/2014 5:41 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone.
This is my first post and coming to this website has made me feel
So much better. It's almost a therapy. Reading that I'm not alone
In this.
I was diagnosed with panic disorder a few weeks ago.
Having an attack that sent me to the ER.. I was prescribed ativan
And just recently prescribed paxil. I was on it for 5 days and stopped
Because it was giving me chest pains. Now today, 3 days off it, I feel like a reck! Terrible mood swings.. Jitters.. Forgetfulness
It made me have an anxiety attack. And like lots of people I looked up
Symptoms on the net.. My left arm started hurting reading up heart attack problems and signs. I'm scared it's not anxiety that made my arm start to hurt but the real thing. My chest doesn't hurt right now although it was the passed few days. Not the same as an anxiety chest pain.
I wish I could shut my brain off.. Even just to sleep. I feel like I'm going crazy even tho my therapist says I'm not..
Anyone else go off paxil and have the same withdrawal symptoms? Even if on it for a short time.
Thank you
Posted 8/28/2014 8:12 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Stella and welcome to HW.

Meds like Paxil need to be taken for several weeks to even see if you're going to benefit from them. (Unless of course you're symptomatic and are experiencing s/e's that are so severe you can't make it through the initial start up phase).

It's very common that our symptoms can get worse before they get better when we start up on these new meds....

I'd consider consulting with a psychiatrist (who specializes in medication for this and can monitor your progress over the long haul and change meds if need be). It's also best combined with psychotherapy (talk therapy) along with self-help and coping skills.

Being on that med for short term and stopping abruptly can certainly add to your feeling pretty lousy!!











M.
Posted 8/28/2014 4:09 PM (GMT 0)
Hello and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of all you are currently going through. It can be so scary and confusing when first dealing with these issues, and trying to find the rigth treatment for yourself.

I echo Merrida's advice above, and just want to encourage you that things will get better!

While you are figuring out your medication plan...can I suggest having a look into your Resources? Here is the link:https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

Inside you will find great coping skills to help lessen your physical symptoms, as well as information, including great material on health anxiety.

Have a look, and let me know if you would like me to pull up any specific links that you are interested in/can't find.

We are always here for support...we care and understand, so post anytime!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 8/30/2014 6:45 PM (GMT 0)
I agree. Go see a psychiatrist or a psychiatric nurse practitioner. They know so much more about the psych meds than your GP does. My GP wanted to switch my psych med and was bent out of shape when I preferred to go talk to the psych nurse. i feel better working with someone who is an expert in the needed field. I am also on Paxil, trying to reduce my dosage. It is a nasty drug. It does not seem to be working for me and the initial side effects are no fun. Have a long talk with your doctor and see what else might help.
Posted 8/30/2014 6:58 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to healing well! The mind is a powerful thing and will often try to fool you into thinking your life is much worse than it truly is. I like the suggestion of seeking out therapy. I was dx 31 years ago with anxiety and depression; for me meds and therapy are just a part of my life.

May you find peace and happiness remembering you do not need anxiety in your way so kick that dang ole anxiety to the curb.

I wish you peace.

Kindy,
Kitt
Posted 3/6/2015 3:14 AM (GMT 0)
I have been dealing with my mind playing tricks on me my whole life but I have managed to control it until this last couple months that I havent been working really got to me to the point were ive had at least 2 to 3 attacks And they drain me to the point were I just want to lay around but ive learned to block all bad thoughts coming in my head and trust me u feel it coming ignore it just focus your vision on something rite away dont let your mind..

Post Edited (control mind) : 3/5/2015 8:19:26 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 3/6/2015 2:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Control Mind

Welcome to the forum.

This is quite an old post and has not seen any recent activity but thanks for your response I am unsure if Stella is still using the forum.

Please feel free to start up your own thread and introduce yourself and i'm sure you will get a good response from our members.

Hibee
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