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Posted 1/18/2014 11:24 PM (GMT 0)
OK so Ive been reading tons on the internet I think I might have a little ocd because that is all I can do all day everyday is read on the internet about paxil
Ive been feeling an increase in anxiety a light feeling in my chest like my heart is going fast . I have become moody and agitated I just plain feel weird like I am not in control.
I have social anxiety , generalized anxiety, panic attacks all very chronic in nature its ruining my life
since this is the second day taking it im not sure if I am tripping out or if its the actual medication
has anyone else experienced increase in anxiety the first few days taking it ? I also feel like I am not in reality and im having racing thoughts and agitation

I am feeling like I am loosing care in my relationship as well
my appetite has shrunk immediately after taking it I am not sure if I should keep up with it or stop it now I am very scared of taking pills almost like a phobia which in turn is funny that I have to take a pill
Posted 1/19/2014 12:32 AM (GMT 0)
Hi IWTM and welcome.

I am sorry that you are currently experiencing these difficulties. It is not at all uncommon for anxiety/symptoms to actually increase upon start up of a new med.

Depending on an individual...it can take up to 6 or more weeks for the med to build up, level off, and reach theraputic levels. You may not have these affects this long however!

If you can stick it out though, you may end up with and Rx that is really helpful for you.

I have had all of the symptoms described in your post, and I do not take meds...so it is possible that these are simply anxiety symptoms and not s/e's at all.

Either way, check out our Resources here:https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206



You will find plenty of self-help ideas and exercises to help you to combat the stress that is causing you trouble! Do the breathing, progressive muscle relaxation and meditation daily...it works!

Post with us anytime...support is key!

Scaredy Cat

Posted 1/19/2014 1:21 AM (GMT 0)
Paxil has been very good for me. please give it more time. You are likely stressing over all the possible negative things you've read and so you may be having those feelings b/c of that. Drugs are like so many other things. For example, a car has its good points and its bad points. It is good in that it can get you where you need to go in a fairly fast time as opposed to walking. The bad point is that you might get hurt (or worse) in a car accident. If you worry overly much about the possibility of getting into an accident, then you will complicate your life in so many ways! Sometimes you just have to try to concentrate on the positive and hope for the best.
I do wish you well, b/c I do understand how hard it is!
janet
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