Need advice

Hi guys I have been on Paxil for about 2 months now, and still my xanax. Some days are great, other days it's just this feeling of doom and like an elephant on my chest and my mind won't stop thinking the worst. Already on Paxil 40, hate to go higher. It's just like I'm so close to feeling non anxious, yet there's this little edge left that I can't shake. I do go to counseling once every two weeks,all he has at the moment. Do you think it's meds that need tweaked, Which I have a big med fear now since my horrible experience with lexapro, or is it just me making myself stuff in anxiety due to having it so long?! I just want peace and happiness. ❤️

I feel like if the anxiety is still interfering with your every day life, then it's time to re-evaluate something. Everyone has a bad day here and there, but if it keeps you from functioning in any meaningful way each day, then something should probably change. Might be worth talking to your doctor.

I know you say you hate to go higher on the meds, but if you've seen positive results, then that's a good sign. And at worst, you can always go back down to 40. The important thing is for you to feel happy and live a good life, and if medication makes that happen, then for now, that's how it is.

Hang in there - you're on the right path!! Strength to you!

Hi

I agree with SC it sounds like breakthrough anxiety there are no medications that will totally cure you they will only help ease your symptoms.

Use your self help skills to help reduce your breakthrough anxiety I like to use Mindfulness Meditation you will find lots of good videos on youtube.

It is a pain but you can get through it.

Keep us posted.

Hibee