For the first time a few weeks ago, I finally got the courage to admit to myself that I needed some help. The final straw was how it was
affecting my relationships with my husband and my two small boys. I had no energy to play with my kids anymore or enjoy intimacy with
a truly wonderful man. I would feel angry and then guilty that I felt angry and so the circle continues.
My doctor suggested Paxil so I decided to google it. That was really scary to read all about the possible side effects and you can't just
stop taking the medication unless you are prepared to handle some serious withdrawal symptoms.
Fortunately, I have a very wise friend who said, if you have high blood pressure and your doctor recommends medication, you take it.
Sometimes, depression is a chemical imbalance that also needs medication. If we broke our arm and were in pain, we don't hesitate
to take pain medication. I am not advocating taking medication for everything but it may be the start of a new journey towards healing.
I have been taking the medication for 2 weeks now. The full effects are expected at approximately 4-6 weeks. Already, I am able to
sleep better which helps me function. It has stopped the "hamster wheel" in my brain so I am able to concentrate better on one or
two thoughts. I was so frightened before about the prospect on being on medication for a long period of time. Now I feel if it enables
me to have healthy relationships and find my way again, I can take it for as long as I need it.
