So I'm about 3 months into having feelings of anxiety coming back after doing so well on medication for months previous.
It all came to a head about 4 wks ago when I had a massive panic attack at work to then spiral downwards and not be able to leave the house, move off the sofa without thinking I was going to pass out etc.
Well the doctor doubled my dose of paroxetine to 20mg and also put me on propanol twice a day to help with the feelings of anxiety that I was struggling to deal with.
Anyways I've been able to go out not all the time but I've managed bits, truth is I'm still struggling.
I feel so lost with it all, it's on my mind all the time. I can't enjoy my children being on their school holidays as I just have these feelings all the time and yes the beta blocker has helped with the endless heart thudding but I still feel so detached from everyone and everything.
Will this ever change??
It should change once your body gets use to the increase, that's what people on this forum are telling me. If it wasn't for the reassurance of many people on here, I'd be loss. They have been so kind and supportive. Every time you feel discouraged, with all of it, come on this forum and there will be words of encouragement for you from many. Your first dosing probably wasn't high enough for you. It's been 6 weeks now since my dose increase and I'm still having bad days. Hope I've help lift your spirits, even if it was just in a small way.
Yes it will change.setbacks happen and some can be bad but it does wax and wane. Hang in there. Rememeber it went away before and it will again.
Oh this is so terrible, and I feel sorry for your struggles with this nasty, horrific anxiety,and panic. It's so paralyzing. I have been there, honest to god it's like no other. I can not think what I will do if my meds ever stop working. I hope yours kicks in and gets you feeling better quick. I am rooting for you.