I was on Paxil (for depression and social anxiety) for a couple years. At first I was fine, but then the doctor raised the dose and I was totally fuzzy and falling asleep constantly. He cut back the dose and things settled in.
Fast forward a few years. I feel my depression and anxiety creeping back (specific behavioral symptoms reappearing) and consult with doctor who switches me to Effexor. Depression is much better, but anxiety increases, plus I'm always awake.
Now I'm on a combination of Paxil (at night) and Effexor (in the morning) and that seems better.
Except ... I'm having serious trouble even writing LJ posts, let alone tackling my long neglected fiction. And have begun wondering if the meds are causing it.
So ... no joy here. But doctor appointment coming up where I can discuss it.
I don't know who's prescribing your meds but for me it's my primary physician. Last time we were adjusting these meds, we discussed the idea of my seeing a psychiatrist *just* for medication advise (as I already have a psychotherapist I'm very pleased with) since psychiatrists are more familiar with these kinds of meds, and I think it's time to re-open that discussion.
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Date: 2005-08-15 08:20 pm (UTC)Fast forward a few years. I feel my depression and anxiety creeping back (specific behavioral symptoms reappearing) and consult with doctor who switches me to Effexor. Depression is much better, but anxiety increases, plus I'm always awake.
Now I'm on a combination of Paxil (at night) and Effexor (in the morning) and that seems better.
Except ... I'm having serious trouble even writing LJ posts, let alone tackling my long neglected fiction. And have begun wondering if the meds are causing it.
So ... no joy here. But doctor appointment coming up where I can discuss it.
I don't know who's prescribing your meds but for me it's my primary physician. Last time we were adjusting these meds, we discussed the idea of my seeing a psychiatrist *just* for medication advise (as I already have a psychotherapist I'm very pleased with) since psychiatrists are more familiar with these kinds of meds, and I think it's time to re-open that discussion.