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Posted 1/21/2016 1:37 PM (GMT 0)
I had a pretty good week last week and I was feeling pretty hopeful about my paxil increase but I've had a bad couple days here with my anxiety feeling almost constant again. Don't get me wrong I'm very thankful for the times I feel good, like right now I feel ok but I've had a no sleep anxious night the past 2 nights. Unfortunately my anxiety usually presents itself as head pressure which makes it hard to fall asleep . It's about day 18 of the increase and I'm starting to worry now that oh mabye it's not anxiety and there's something else wrong, though again I feel good more often now then I did before but it's still there pestering me lol. Also I do meditate and make good use of all the resources everyday. Poopoo
Posted 1/21/2016 2:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sara - It's very disheartening when anxiety decides to make itself known after having some good days. Personally, when I don't sleep, my anxiety is 100x worse. It seems as though my insomnia and anxiety are best friends sometimes. Just try to remember those good days when it gets rough and know that they're within reach.
Posted 1/21/2016 6:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sara,

Sorry to hear about your Challenging days...that is hard, I know.

You increased about 3 weeks ago? Previous to this, how long since you started the Paxil? (overall time on this Rx?)

You may just need some time for this med to become therapeutic for you...so try and be patient, as some people need up to 12 weeks.

It sounds like you are doing all the right things....with your daily coping skill practice...so we'll done, and keep up the good work.:)

Setbacks happen to us all...but with continued time and efforts...I am sure you will see the bad days becoming few and far between.

S.C.
Posted 1/22/2016 6:39 AM (GMT 0)
Hi sc.
Yea this coming Monday will be week 3. And I have been on paxil before this for about 10 years. And thank you I did not know it could take up to that long that gives me some relief =)

Forgot to add that yes when I'm tired I'm 100x more anxious as well so that isn't helping
Posted 1/22/2016 10:20 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Sorry to hear you are having a tough time of it at the moment lack of sleep can definitely have a knock on effect to anxiety and mood.

When increasing a dosage it seems to be the norm for things to get worse before they get better again so stick with it if you can and if you don't see improvements soon go back and speak with your doctor.

Hibee
Posted 1/24/2016 3:20 AM (GMT 0)
A small update on my current status. I have had a really good couple days with nearly no anxiety, and I think I may have found one of my issues that's exasperated my anxiety. It seems so stupid that I haven't realised it until now so don't laugh at me =o but I am addicted to pepsi (aweful stuff I know) but I noticed the other day I was feeling fine and had a drink of it and a while later was all nervous and jittery ( caffeine and me don't mix well I guess) anyways I decided to stop drinking it for a day and see how I made out and I was pretty much fine all day so I guess I'll just keep not drinking it! Won't hurt my health either =p
Posted 1/24/2016 3:52 AM (GMT 0)
It's great when you make those connections and stop behavior that makes anxiety worse.

Just remember that when you stop soda or coffee, you might experience headaches (easily taken care of by tylonol), so don't thing there's something wrong if that happens.
Posted 1/24/2016 3:59 AM (GMT 0)
Yes thank you!! I have had a headache all day, my husband was just saying that exact thing you did =)
Posted 1/24/2016 4:22 AM (GMT 0)
S.,

Great job on the positive changes!! Keep up the good work.:)

High fives, and keep us updated!

S.C.
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