Am I crazy? :)?

Question

I worry all the time about little things. I get really panicky when I think about these little things and sometimes I can't sleep. I also worry a lot about my health- even though I am really healthy. I take paxil and xanax as needed. I also go through episodes of depression. Is this normal? I don't want any more meds.

Answer 1

Hi! Please don't worry about being "crazy" - we all are to some degree or another ... remember, the brain is an organ, and like any other organ it can become ill or not function "properly" - and it *is* a medical condition that you should not be ashamed of, no more than you would be ashamed if you had a kidney problem. It is not your fault.

Although I am not a doc, what you are describing sounds like anxiety/depression disorder ... and *many* people suffer with it. With regards to the meds, I know from having worked for a neurologist that antidepressants, such as Paxil, must be taken every day (usually one pill each day around the same time of day, ie in the morning or at bedtime) and they usually take about a month of everyday dosing before they help. The Xanax ... that can be taken as needed (probably the safest way to avoid dependance) as prescribed by your doctor.

By the way, what sort of doctor are you seeing for your symptoms? In my opinion, your best bet is to see a psychiatrist - they specialize in this stuff, rather than a family doctor ... and please don't feel like you're crazy for doing so. I think they are the best doctors to see with regards to getting the help and medication for your problem, since this is their speciality.

I would also recommend that you see a counselor of some sort to help you learn to deal with your situation. I think everyone could benefit from seeing a counselor or therapist!

And I speak from experience, having worked in the medical field, and also from personal experience .... I suffer from seizures and bipolar disorder (i take meds for all) so I can understand where you are coming from.

Good luck to you .... once you get the right doctor, the right meds and some support you will find your condition, and your outlook on life, will vastly improve. :)

Answer 2

NO. You're NOT crazy. Maybe just a little out-of-the-ordinary. But nothing real serious. I think a few sessions with a psychologist or psychiatrist would be helpful. Maybe a nearby teaching hospital or your family doctor could refer you to one. Or the city health dept.

You could try a 'thinking for success' idea that gives you incentive to think only positive thoughts. Whenever you worry about something or have a negative thought, put a quarter in a bucket or coffee can. Donate it to charity. It requires you to be on an honor system, but it should keep you thinking positive thoughts.

ORRRR when the quarters add up, you can go shopping. Let us know how you're doing. Give a progress report. Take care.

Answer 3

you're not crazy, girl... But I don't think medicines will help you get by. If I were you, I'd rather consult a psychologist or a psychiatrist for that matter because you are mentally and emotionally affected these days.. Maybe you need to be with your friends or be with your family... Such people will stop you from worrying because they are enough to give you comfort and keep you from panicking...

Answer 4

To me it sounds like you are a manic depressent. Although not overly common, it IS normal, and does not mean you are crazy. I assume you have those pills on a doctor, but it doesn't sound like they are helping you too much, so go to the doctor who prescribed them and explain how you feel. Everyone in the world goes tyhrough rough patches, just not all of them are as strong as you and able to admit it. And these are the people who don't seek help, and end up hurting themselves or somene else. I personally am not a great believer of therapy, but if it's just someone to talk to that you're after, by a;ll means you should do it. Kepp sharing your problems with someone who cares, and trust me, you have heaps of people who care about you. Often depressents find solice in taking up a hobby, so think about martial arts, painting, writing, bike riding.... your options are endless. Remember, God loves you, and you can fight through this.
Hope this helps

Answer 5

I know people who take those medicines, and it seems like they are not working for you. You should probably see your doctor and let him/her know that you are still having symptoms. Maybe you should also talk to a therapist. I don't think you are "crazy" maybe you're just have a stressful period in your life. If you can take a vacation... do it. If not remember to do little things everyday that make you feel good (ex. like exercising, or having coffee w/friends). One word of advice-- try not taking "life" so seriously....

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I don't know if you're crazy or not, but I do know that the Xanax you take can make you crazy. As a retired mental health practitioner with 20+ years experience working in a psychological and psychiatric setting, I can tell you as I told other individuals on Yahoo Answers about a psychiatrist I once worked with, a young and intelligent man, who once said in a staffing we were having about our patients: "I have never called a medicine 'a medicine from hell', but if I did call a medicine 'a medicine from hell', Xanax would be it." We all agreed with him wholeheartedly because of the experiences we had with our patients who took Xanax on an outpatient basis. Of course, the patients of ours who took Xanax on an outpatient basis were not the most stable patients of ours, so we could never be sure if it was our patients who weren't taking the medicines as prescribed, or whether it was the medicine itself. But the psychiatrist who called it "a medicine from hell", had inpatient experience as well, so we relied on his additional experience. I've heard various "reviews" of Paxel, but I'll not comment on them now since I'm not clear on my memories of those comments and I'm retired now and so am not keeping up-to-date on that. I would be curious of your diagnosis and if you were receiving any counseling, and I would recommend it immensely. Medicine alone will not cut the mustard. God Bless you.

Answer 8

Maybe it's something you eat that is causing you to be anxious.
You shouldn't be taking "Paxil as needed". If you don't take it as prescribed continuously, it will make you freak; some people more than others. All of the SSRI drugs are like that. They don't just turn 'on' and 'off'.
Maybe you are hyperthyroid. Symptoms include sweating, heart palpitations, panic, always hungry, poor sleeping......

Answer 9

Paxil is supposed to help you STOP worrying about things. It is also an extremely difficult med to stop taking, for some people.

It sounds like you may need to try different medication. Have you ever been tested for OCD? or Bipolar type 2? I know you don't want any MORE meds, but maybe you should talk to your doctor about taking DIFFERENT meds. Yours don'tseem to be working for you, do they?

Answer 10

Umm...That's not normal but you're not crazy. It sounds like you have anxiety and maybe a little OCD on top of it all.