Health Anxiety

[PeggyJoan]

Hi Peggy, so the Paxil isn’t working...it’s causing dreams that keep me awake then I’m a zombie all day which causes more anxiety and depression..doc is prescribing Zoloft...any thought?
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Hi AddimsgmaT! Good for you for trying something else. It's obvious Paxil isn't for you. My husband and other family member have been on Zoloft for years, and it has really helped them. Please keep me posted, and best wishes! Peggy

 

[Jones]

Thanks everyone! I’m wondering if being alone isn’t a big part of this...I’ve been single for 8 years (not even a date) and my son and his daughter moved out a few months back...I have constant, overwhelming thoughts of suddenly leaving them..wondering how my granddaughter would cope without me...crying just typing this...I believe this is my 2nd week on Paxil but wondering if it’s not strong enough because of that monster panic attack on Friday...I was wonderful yesterday as my mom and granddaughter and I spent Friday and Saturday together. Now I don’t have anything to look forward to until I get my girl in 2 weeks so again the sadness and fear is starting to slowly creep in. My mom doesn’t understand it, and my son, well, he’s busy with his family. I am a Christian and I pray a great deal which does help....it’s just a difficult, lonely battle I guess. At least I never have thoughts of self harm...just gripping fear of illness...Also, no insurance to go to doc til end of August til new job coverage kicks in. I quit smoking a year and a half ago...this all seems to have gotten worse since then....could that be the culprit?


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AddimsmaT - I totally feel for you. I am terrible with change. Whenever anything doesn’t go as it always has been, I get anxious. Put that with starting a new med...you know it can take several weeks of feeling a bit worse before you feel better...and then missing those you love most. Do you have friends at church that you can get together with and support each other through prayer and being there for one another? It does feel like a lonely battle, but look at all of us on this site alone in that same battle. You are not alone.

 

[Jones]

Hi Peggy, so the Paxil isn’t working...it’s causing dreams that keep me awake then I’m a zombie all day which causes more anxiety and depression..doc is prescribing Zoloft...any thought?


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I forgot to tell you in my last post, you can get your dna tested through 23 and me where a doctor can pin it down to which SSRI will work best for you. I know it’s a bit costly, but they have deals and discounts periodically. Might be worth a shot.