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Posted 1/23/2018 8:33 PM (GMT 0)
I have been on 20 mg Paxil for 17 years. For the last 3 months I have more anxiety again. My doctor gave me an extra 10 mg to take in a flair. Is this ok to do? I'm afraid of upping the dosage. I cried today. I hate this. I am 68 years old. Please help me. Thank you.
Posted 1/23/2018 8:45 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum you will find good support here.

Sorry to hear you have had an increase in your anxiety this past few weeks I think your doctor was correct to increase your dosage of Paxil to see if that helps. It's important to note that when increasing the dosage it seems to be the norm for things to get worse before they get better again and this may take a couple of weeks.

Have a look at our resources section for some great links to self help sites on the web I can recommend the Mindfulness Meditation ones and keep posting here so we can help support you.

Hibee
Posted 1/23/2018 10:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Loomie and welcome!

I too am sorry to hear about your recent increase in anxiety. I know how exhausting and disheartening this feels.

However you're taking all the right steps to get the help you need, so be encouaged that things will improve for you soon!

Hibee has advised you well, so I will just invite you to post with us as needed. We understand, care and support is key!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 1/23/2018 11:09 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much for responding. I feel so scared and alone. You helped me feel a little less so. I think my anxiety is also the cause of my upset intestines. That scares me and I get more anxious. A vicious circle. It's a rough day. Am I going to get well again? I feel defeated.
Posted 1/24/2018 12:18 AM (GMT 0)
Hi there. This is great place to join for encouragement. Hang in there, I know exactly what you are going through, as I and many others are in the same situation. The feeling of defeat is something I deal with too, but we will over come this. Have you contacted your Dr. again? Hugs to you.
Posted 1/24/2018 1:35 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you Mel B. I saw my doctor 6 days ago. She took her time with me and ordered blood tests for a anything GI related since I'm not quite right in that area. I think it is caused by the anxiety. All tests were normal. I was the one t that asked for zanex and suggested I up the Paxil. She gave me .25 mg of zanex. She also gave me a 30 day supply of 10 mg of Paxil to try for this flare.
Now I'm afraid to take the extra 10 because I remember it exasperated the symptoms when I first started taking it for anxiety. Maybe If I could break them in half and only go up by 5???? This is a terrible way to live. Thank you for responding. It makes me feel less alone.
Posted 1/24/2018 7:15 AM (GMT 0)
Absolutely Loomie!

Increases do not ususally cause the pronounced s/e's that start ups do...so you may have not have any issues at all. Try not to anticpate any and just be optimistic that this will be a good step for your best managment of the anxiety.

You are not alone in this as long as you want to keep posting here with us! We are glad to have you as part of our community, and look forward to getting to know you better, and walking this journey with you if you'd like us to. smile

Talk soon,

S.C.
Posted 1/24/2018 7:05 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you. I need encouragement that it will get better again. I have no confidence. I just want to cry. I'm trying to be optimistic but this disease is all about robbing us of our well being and hope. I need this community that understands and will help me to believe it is going to get better. Please.
Posted 1/25/2018 4:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Loomie, how is your evening going? Feeling any better? I hope so...and even if you are still waiting for some relief...know that it will come with time and continued efforts...stay hopeful.

Check in when you can. smile

S.C.
Posted 1/27/2018 3:19 AM (GMT 0)
Not too bad today. Increased paxil from 20 to 25. I'm hoping not to have to go to 30. Still frightened and lack confidence things will get better and stay better.
Posted 1/27/2018 4:30 AM (GMT 0)
Not letting the uncertainties and worries take over is hard! Here is a link that will teach you how to use positive statements to counteract the worries that feed anxiety.

anxietynetwork.com/content/coping-statements-anxiety

Hang in there...we are cheering you on!

S.C.
Posted 1/28/2018 8:42 PM (GMT 0)
Does anyone know (especially from experience) if going from 20 to 25 will even make a difference or should I go to 30? Dr gave me 10 to add to my 20 and the choice.
Posted 1/29/2018 12:15 AM (GMT 0)
L.,

I don't have personal experience to share...but as a person who has read literally thousands of accounts from others...

...I can tell you that many people respond to a lesser than (what is considered to be a) therapeutic dose/increase.

So if you feel more comfortable just adding the 5, I say go for it...and just see if that does work for you as an individual. You can always increase again if needed.

With encouragement...you are on your way to your best plan. smile

S.C.
Posted 1/29/2018 1:00 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you Cat!
I will hope for the best.
The Coping Statements on the Resource link is also helpful.
I need this forum!
L.
Posted 1/29/2018 4:48 AM (GMT 0)
We need you too!

We are all a piece of the collage that works together to encourage and support each other here!

My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Keep us updated.☺
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