i need help? i stopped taking paxil and now having panic attacks again and confused about getting back on it.?
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thats a good step in wanting to turn it over to God. God can deal with our problems. you just need a little help right now. so maybe the medication can help you in this process. you can take them while you are learning. i used to be so opposed to taking anti depressants or other such meds. but now i am on lexapro and it has helped me so much. now my relationship with God has grown because i am not so focused on the problems that i am facing with my anxiety and depression.
1008029
well have you notice any differences since you started taking paxil? heres a website:www.seacoastonline.com/news/06082006/communit/106849.htm
158244
I had anxiety problems once in awhile and I just told a doctor. He gave me medication for any time the feeling accured. I also learned that when I had anxiety attacks, which wasnt often, to breathe in a paper bag for awhile. The carbon dioxide you breathe in, with less oxyagen in you system calms you down. Hope I helped you out. advise, see a doctor for sure.
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Hi, I am sorry to hear this.  You didn't state if this has always happened to you or not?!  If it is something new you are experiencing then I would really speak to a Doc.  Sometimes a load of stress in other areas of your life can make you heart race and do funny things.  It isn't uncommon to have panic attacks when stressed or nervous.  There are probably a lot of options out there to help you with out taking meds. I would really talk to your family doctor as soon as you can, just to make sure there isn't something majorly wrong.  Take Care of yourself and remember you are the best judge of yourself and what you need.  Sending you lots of smiles :) :) :)
1078411
if you truly are having panic attack, talk to your medical D.R\nhe will get you into contact with a psicologyst who can help you with it. If you can't get to a D.R. try your school nurse/principle/teacher
1008560
I used to have the same thing, so I can identify with you. All of a sudden and for no reason, I would get deathly afraid and begin to hyperventilate. If I went outside and got some fresh air, I would calm down quickly. However, these attacks continued for well over a year. My doctor said I was in a stress-filled job. He prescribed Prozac for me, and I immediately felt better and not so depressed. BUT, it wasn't until I left a high paying, stress-filled job that I got completely better, and I haven't had such an attack for well over 15 years. Check with your doctor and discuss with him/her your work situation as well as other stresses in your life. He will help you.\n\nGood luck!!
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I take paxil CR...it helps big time...good luck...
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That is basically my disorder, emotionally disturbed I guess.  I'm sorry for your suffering with this.  One bit of advice that I can give you is to try every other option out there available before trusting these doctors to prescribe you these toxic antidepressants.  If you feel that you need medical attention, then most definately go to the doc and explain how you feel, if it's that bad.  But please do a lot of research if you do decide to try meds.  I have struggled with this, and extreme anxiety for years now and have taken so many horrible doctor prescribed drugs.  I hope you will keep us posted on how you are doing.  I care because I've been there, I truly have.  Please take care and always try and find friends and family members that you can trust to tell your problems to.  It's important for you to not close up your emotions or to ignore them.  Feel free to email me if you need to vent out just what it is that is bothering you.  I'd love to help in any way that I can.\n\nSincerly,\nK
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I've read that Paxil is more dangerous than Zoloft, but all anti-depressants can mess you up even more than you already are. I was thinking of getting a prescription for one until I read several articles & books on the subject and decided against it. I'm doing just fine now! :)
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It depends on your level of anxiety. If it is minor, exercise, mediate, see a therapist. If you have horrible panic attacks (like I did) you need to take some medication to get your mind straight so you can work on the issues that are causing your anxiety with a therapist.\nGood luck sweetie!
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There really isn't a good answer for this.  I was diagnosed about 6 years ago with clinical depression and was given some medication to take.  It really helped me get back on track so that I could focus on what makes me happy.  If you are not already on meds then you need to start taking them.  The first step is to get back to where you can think clearly and then find a psychologist to talk to about your problems.  \nThe most important thing is to get help with the physical symptoms.  Until you do that, you can't work on the cause effectively.   Best of luck to you!
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No, antidepressants aren't something to tango with.\n\nWhile you feel that you can just stop taking them, talk to your doctor. You need to let your psychologist prescribe lesser amounts. \n\nLike with any medication given to you, especially long-term medicines, you need to talk to your doctor before quitting. The withdrawal from an antidepressant could be worse than you imagined. \n \nMake an appointment for next week.
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I used to have them regularly.  I would first of all try to refrain from seeing a phychiatrist unless they are severely affecting your ability to function in life.  Try a therapist first.  I always reccommend trying to solve a problem without the use of pills.\n\nI was prescribed Paxil, then wellbutarin, then zoloft.  Sometimes they'd work, but cause other problems.  Eventually I gave up on medications.  You need to find out first of all what is primarily triggering your anxiety attacks.  A therapist can help you with this.  In my case, there was no particular trigger (which was frustrating).\n\nSecondly, you will need to learn how to simply just deal with the attacks in a manner that will cause you the least inconvenience.  (Such as not having to leave work, or be taken to the hospital.)  One of the best solutions I've ever heard was to just go lie in bed, throw the covers over you, and just ride it out.  Don't try to stop it.  \n\nOnce you learn how to handle the attacks, you should move on to learning how to "deflect" the attacks.  You'll basically associate the beggining of an attack with something else.  Example:  You start to feel nervous... you know an attack is coming.  Suddenly, you make yourself start thinking about what your plans are for the day, or the next day, or week.  Think about errands you have to run, or bills that need to be paid, or Christmas gifts, or anything that'll keep your mind busy.   The more  you practice this, the more you'll actually be able to stop an attack before it even starts.\n\nAfter a month or two of this, you'll feel less and less attacks coming on, and you'll find yourself having to work much less at preventing attacks, as your mind will subdue them on its own.  Eventually, hopefully, you just flat out won't have any more attacks.\n\n\nOne thing I will definately suggest in the meantime is walking.  Walk or jog at least an hour day.  The better you become physically, the better you will perform and feel mentally.  \n\nAlso, running is great way to kill or ride out an anxiety attack.  I'd reccommend running at home on a treadmill, as you generally feel "safer" at home than outside when you're having an attack.  If you don't have a treadmill, just run vigorously in place.\n\nI hope this helps.  I know how much anxiety can really affect one's life.  It's hellish.  But always remember this and I know it'll make you feel better - THIS IS NOT PERMANENT.  They'll go away someday.  The more  you work on what I've told you, the sooner it'll happen.  It took me about 2 months to get the majority of the attacks to stop, then another month or two to actually feel like a normal person again.\n\nGood luck!!!
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I TOOK IT ALONG WITH PROZAC. I COULD'NT SLEEP, FELT NERVOUS, GAINED WEIGHT AND COULDN'T STOP SHAKING. I WOULD TELL YOUR DR YOU CAN'T SLEEP AND IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH HIS ANSWERS OR HELP FIND ANOTHER DR.
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I think that you need to call or go into you M.H.M.R.which is the Mental Health Clinic. I think you need to talk with a doctor there and get your depression and other health mental problems needs to be moderating on a regular basis and this will also help to talk with a counselor when you feel like this.\noverdosing on your medication is not this answer and this will probably cause more damage if you do not take the paxil exactly as direction.
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i personally have panic disorder. i've been told...get help from a mental health professional first and possibly medication. i've tried the medication, but i'm not one for pills. and honestly, talking to someone...doesn't make it go away! i've had to teach myself relaxation techniques. first and foremost, i repeat to myself over and over, "i'm okay, i'm fine, i'm not hurt, and this too shall pass". but it has affected me in everyday life, even when i'm not having an attack. truly it is all about your mind set. changing your way of thinking, and that can be the hardest part. i haven't found a concrete solution, i just take it day by day.
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I was on Paxil too and had the same problem. Unfortunately the weight didn't come off as fast as it went on. I'm not sure if weight gain was your reason for stopping the meds but if it was then there are other alternatives. If you talk to your doctor about your concern with the weight gain I'm sure he/she will come up with something for you. Paroxetine is notorious for weight gain.