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for 18 år siden 0 +0 / -0 17

Warren, I, too, did not want to take medication, for a long time. But I recently caved in as well, for the same reason you did. Becasue my PAs got a whole lot worse, I felt I needed some help from somwehre. At first I thought that if I took meds that would mean I wasn't having faith in God, but that's not true. I'm on Zoloft now and it seems to be working ok so far, even though I had anxiety yesterday. The side effects have worn off, and I feel "normal" now, whatever that means. The Dr said it's going to take a month for the meds to take effect anyway.

for 19 år siden 0 +0 / -0 21

Oh I still have anxious thoughts. I usually have a day or two (PMS) when I have to work hard at not letting the thoughts get away on me and I am getting better at it. Recently we moved and I had some rough days, but now I can count my rough spots by days (day) rather than by months. And I haven't had a day in six years where I couldn't get out of bed because of my anxiety. I think I will always have some anxious thoughts - it is just part of my personality, but I now can control it (with the help of Paxil) and also by working through things like this program. I remember at one point thinking I was the only person in the world that had anxiety like I had and that I would be like that forever. Well support groups like this show us that many people struggle like we do and people like me can offer hope - because you can get better! I think the hardest thing is everyone has to find what works for them. Paxil worked for me but it is not a "cure" and it doesn't work for everyone. We all need to keep searching, asking, and trying different ways to challenge our anxieties. I am here to answer any questions about my personal experience that I can. We are all on the same journey.

for 19 år siden 0 +0 / -0 189

I am happy for you :). It's great to hear someone has found mental freedom! So you don't have any anxious (unreasonable) thoughts? To anyone who would like to comment: I do know for a fact that anxiety in some cases is genetic... wouldn't it stand to reason that those people would truly benefit from medication??? :quest:

for 19 år siden 0 +0 / -0 21

I can tell you about Paxil from personal experience. First there are lots of horror stories out there, but remember there are alot of success stories too - we just don't hear them very often. I have been on Paxil for 6 years and it has been a very good thing for me. I experienced the gastro-intestinal and stomache side effects but those go away by about week 4. Also many people, including myself, have sexual side effects but these too pass. I also had my third child while on paxil (in consultation with my doctor we decided this was safe) and we now have a beautiful 3 year old daughter. I have tried twice to wean off Paxil but the anxiety comes back after a couple of weeks so, in consultation with my doctor, I still take it daily (20mg). Now I am in the process of going through this program and my doctor is finding someone trained in CBT for anxiety to see if I can be weaned off the paxil, but if I can't then I will continue to take it because it has given me my life back. If you have any questions I can answer I would be happy too do that. Oh and expect to have to take it for 2-4 weeks before it makes a difference.

for 19 år siden 0 +0 / -0 11

I too have given in to the medication. Paxil CR. I have only been on it for about 2 weeks. I have side effects....nausea and diarrea. Seems to be every couple of days I get these side effects. Does anyone else have these side effects while on Paxil CR? If so, does it disappear?

for 19 år siden 0 +0 / -0 1

Hi Guys I have (today) just given in to meds as well. I have strugged with panic disorder now for about 10 years and have somehow coped up until now and kept dismissing it. I have just got a new GP who is much better than any in the past and she has put me on Paxil. I am a it nervous about taking it as there are so many reported side effects and bad stories on the 'net. Doe anyone have any good stories about Paxil to share with me? And will I ever be able to come off it?

for 19 år siden 0 +0 / -0 189

I think it might be helpful to view anxiety as one would view being overweight (stick with me here for a moment and please feel free to disagree, it would be more interesting if you did!). There are MANY different reasons why people are overweight; genetics, environment, past trauma (i.e. being raped), over eating as a habit, not knowing how to choose healthy foods, believing a self-fulfilling prophecy or lie that you will always be overweight, and on and on the list can go as you know. Just as there are many different ways to lose weight from the simple plan of eating less and exercising more to the complex like surgery. Maybe there isnt just one way cure anxiety either. Some might need anti- depressants, for others CBT will work, and some will find help in homeopathic medicine. What do you all think??? :quest:

for 19 år siden 0 +0 / -0 375

HI Warren! I dont like the idea of taking medication either. Especially if it will make me addicted to it. So thats why I chose to go the natural way. I am currently seeing a homeopathic doctor. I really believe in natural medicine and i believe its helping me a lot. To be honest with you, it does take time until u actualy start seeing changes......but its worth the wait. There are no side effects. And the bonus about it is, homeopathic medicine really gets to the ROOT of whyyyyy your having anxiety. It does not just take away the symptoms.....but it also addresses the root cause of this anxiety. Whereas medicine merely supresses the symtoms. I'm not a doctor...so I dont' know if what i'm saying is 100% true.....but give it a try! It is healthier for you!

for 19 år siden 0 +0 / -0 189

Hey Warren, that's great! Don't think of it as a failure or "giving in". Medication obvioulsy works wonders for a lot of people! I am happy to hear that you are experiencing success and to hear a positive experience with a medication. If you had diabetes you wouldn't be "giving in" to taking the insulin. Have there been any side effects for you?

for 19 år siden 0 +0 / -0 34

Hey guys I never liked the idea of taking medication. But you know I came to the realization that, if it can help why not. So my physiciatrist recommened this medication nu-sertraline. I guess its just suppose to increase my level of seretonine. It actually seems to be really helping a lot, and I have only been on it for like four days. My physiciatrist says that the effects of this drug start a lot sooner then most. In the last couple of days I have had certain periods during the day where I am so calm and so relaxed and so happy that I feel like a kid again. I still have tuff times to though. Actually I think most of the time Im not really relaxed but during those few periods of the day I feel great. I feel more down to earth kinda thing, like more connected to everybody and everything thing taking place around me. Especially at night. Usually when I went to bed, the moment my head hit the pillow and it was all quiet in the house. I would start to think about the things that bother me. But now my mind is more blank and when I do think about stuff, its usually happy stuff. I use to think that I definetly had panic disorder but my physiciatrist says that I have Obsessive Compulsive Thought Disorder. Its not anything like the regular form of OCD. It more has to do with repetitive thought not actions and doubting in my case. Well I just felt like putting up a post and telling you guys how Im doing and seeing how you guys were doing. Talk to you later and take care.

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