I am taking paxil, but I can't tell if it's right for me...I cannot afford therapy, so I am really trying on my own. if anyone has any advice for me, please help!! Thanks
2006-06-09 06:45:41 · 11 answers · asked by spaceyinla 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
any chances of getting over this on my own? I am really trying..I have forced myself into social situations that normally freaked me...I just want to feel better!!!
2006-06-09 06:50:27 · update #1
well have you notice any differences since you started taking paxil? heres a website:www.seacoastonline.com/news/06082006/communit/106849.htm
2006-06-09 06:51:20 · answer #1 · answered by juggalette606060 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have soial anxiety as well. I was placed on medication, and it worked, in combination with therapy and other stuff.
As mentioned before yuor community should have low cost thererapy, which can help. But for me the thought of going to thereapy was enough to send me into a panic attack.
Im not a trained psychologist but one think that worked for me was breathing exercises and visualizing things. What my counselor had me do (once I finally got the courage up to go) was when I started to feel a panic attack coming on to take some deep breahts. He had me practice this through out the day, so when my anxiety got worse I had the skills down.
He also had me look at what was causing my anxiety. I would suggest writting down what you are feeling, and then looking at trying to figure out why yuo are feeling that.
Medication can take a while to see a difference, and it always harder to notice a difference in ourselves. Try to stay positive and surround yourself with people who love you and can support you. It makes it so much easier. Recognizing you need help is an important first step. Finding help that works can be just as hard though.
Good luck and remember it wont magically go away one day.
2006-06-09 07:08:50 · answer #2 · answered by TJT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude your on the same road as me :) Ive put up with it for all my life, i was pretty much born with it. Horrible feeling!! i can say social anxiety is the worse their is as social life is basically life isnt it lol ans its gotta be put to the max i got prescriptions, didnt really help me, helped me a bit but like.. .it was still their, the thing is it isnt really to do with mental health even your doctor may say otherwise, from my experience its just the way your life has been constucted or maybe you were just born with it. But i know the feeling, i can really understand. Sometimes, if the medicine doesnt work, then just say to yourself, "am i gonna let this stupid disorder control what and cannot do and experience" its just a deal with it thing :( :( sometimes it can be linked to the past! i have a friend who actually completely got rid of it. I would strongly recommend you get a prescription, and do as your doctor ses, as my social anxiety was very severe. Depending on yours, ask yourself "Is this affecting my life" "Am i coping" If you have a "no" then i would go and see the doctor, the pills can really settle it for a while. :) I learned to cope with it as i eventually found the pills didnt work and i completely just ignored it and concentrated on something else, its hard but you learn from experience, And yeh, if you want my opinion, the medicine just like helps you chill, it lasts quite a while and you can concentate on what people are saying, the medicine is a good start, and will help you as your talking to people and learning to cope while the disorder is knocked out. But its not a cure :( you have to learn, how did this start, why, and find out what is causing it and eventually you will naturally learn to tackle it. Life is short Dont let this stupid, pointless disorder bring your lifes potential down Best of luck ^_^
2016-03-26 23:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are on the best medication for your condition. I also have SAD and the Paxil was the answer. It does take a while to get into your system. If you are low income, you can usually find a therapist at your local mental health facility that can accommodate you.
2006-06-09 06:51:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are on the right medication for it. Paxil takes a good 30 days before you can really tell if its doing the job. If you have treid it for over a month tell your doctor, because there are more meds for you to try.
2006-06-09 06:48:45 · answer #5 · answered by JESSICA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know two people who WERE on Paxil and both gained a ton of weight before they quit it. I don't know what would be better for you, but if you work out every day I know the endorphins will kick in and keep you from getting totally depressed.
2006-06-09 06:49:57 · answer #6 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you on 10 mg of Paxil? If so..you may need a higher dosage..tell ur doc that the present mg. is not working...there is a med called Lorazepam..(generic name-ATIVAN) that is excellent for anxiety...tell your doc Paxil is not working and you want to try Ativan...good luck
2006-06-09 06:51:05 · answer #7 · answered by celine8388 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many communities offer free counseling/ therapy for residents. I would call my local village hall and ask. Also, many Universities offer it free, or very low cost..and the service is provided by upper lever counseling graduate students.
2006-06-09 06:48:16 · answer #8 · answered by Toolooroo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i also have hi anxiety levels,my doctor recomened for me to take loprazepam 0.5 mg tablets twice a day it works great for me,i no nothing about paxil," good luck"
2006-06-09 07:10:39 · answer #9 · answered by henry g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out (http://www.reducingstress.net ) there is a lot of great articles and expert advice on the subject there.
2006-06-09 08:49:59 · answer #10 · answered by marketingexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋