Hello! First time posting here, I'm 24, I've suffered with OCD and anxiety for as long as I can remember. I was prescribed .25 Xanax and Zoloft when I was 22, the Zoloft did not settle well with me, the Xanax I take when needed only when I have trouble falling asleep or on long road trips. I went to the doctors on Wednesday & she wrote me a prescription for paxil 10mg along with the .25 Xanax. After researching Paxil my main concern is weight gain along with a few others. I'm on day #3. I'm exhausted and my stomach has been growling since I woke up as if I were hungry. I'm not one to eat a ton throughout the day so this is rare for me. Do I stick with the Xanax only? Or try the Paxil for a while? I don't want my personality to change or to turn zombie-like. I would love to be calm throughout the day but is it worth it? My anxiety is giving me anxiety about the meds!! Lol Please help! Thank you <3
Your anxiety will give you anxiety about the meds. You will worry what if I gain weight , what if I have bad side effects. I haven't been on same ones as you but have had the same anxiety (should I stop, are they making it worse, can i actually cope without them but my anxiety tells me I can't)? Ask your doc , tell him all the above worries ,they know wether you should stick with them, hope you get more replies and feel more reasured❤️
Thank you so much, I am working myself up like usual, but it does help when I have some support from others who go through it. ❤️ I appreciate it
No problem. Talking got me through some bad patches , can't talk to people who don't understand how anxiety feels and I put so much on my poor mum.let me know how u get on. Always here edwina(eddy)❤️
You're 100% right about that, thank you for your help. Same with my poor mom lol ❤️ Zoe
Xanax works fast but only use it when you need it's addictive. Paxil works slow give it a few weeks although I was on it a few years back and attempted suicide. I won't blame the pill it does say that at first you are very susceptible to get suicidal thoughts it comes with all medication they prescribe. It will help with one problem "sometimes" but will give you another one. Tell your Doctor if you feel worse or have suicidal thoughts while on it. It's important for them to know so they can change the medication if it's not helping you. Take care hope it does work. When i was on it the first few weeks i started getting depressed. But all medication does that in the beginning if you read the Warnings on the paper. I'm 24 too and suffer from Anxiety. You are not alone. Sometimes you just have to try different medication till you find the one that works for you.
Thank you so much for your response, I have been a little foggy, and hungry!!? Ugh! I have another appointment in a month where I can talk to her. How long were you on it? And what did you feel that worked well for you if you don't mind me asking? I have been in a good place for a few years, no bad thoughts, just anxiety and random melt downs🙄😳. I'm hoping this won't give me any.
I was on it for a month when I started feeling suicidal too. What worked was therapy. Find a good therapist that will help you with your Anxiety and in combination with medication it's better. The fogginess and hunger will go away it must be because you're starting the medication. I like Xanax it works quickly but if you want something you can use daily it's Buspirone. Its the only pill I took without feeling zombie like while on it. I had energy and felt better. Hope you find the right medication for your Anxiety.
I contacted my doctor because the first few days my side effects were TERRIBLE!! She called me in a script for prozac. Crossing my fingers it works good for me. I also take Xanax. She was concerned I used it too often and that's why she wrote me this one. I hope this helps! Thank you for the help
Yes don't use Xanax too often you can get addicted to it and develop a tolerance to it. I'm glad to help. I hope it works for you too.