Mental health stuff, not flocked

[wesleysgirl]

I hope everyone understands why I post most of my personal stuff locked to my friends list. But in this case I wanted to thank everyone who responded to my post about anti-depressants -- because I'm really very grateful for everyone's thoughts even though I was never able to respond -- ...

I've been on Paxil for six days (10 mg/day until I've been on it a week, then 20 mg/day.) I'm really, really drowsy most of the time, occasionally sort of dizzy, and pretty fuzzy-headed too. Is this the kind of thing other people have experienced? I'm still having anxiety attacks, and they seem to be a bit less severe although it's hard to tell because the intensity/frequency is always a rollercoaster sort of thing, sometimes more, sometimes less. But I'm so fuzzy that I can't write. I open files and look at stories and just sort of stare at them, unable to summon up any kind of feeling for them at all. Reassure me that this won't last forever? It's scary.

Also, is it twisted that I've had 100 icons slots for quite a while and I still only have 54 icons?

Comments

[alizarin-nyc.livejournal.com]

Hang in! More time needs to pass before you pass judgment, but your doc should be willing to switch you to another med if you are experiencing too many side effects. I've benefited from the "try 'em all" approach, because, as people have pointed out - it is highly individual. (I'm in the Effexor club myself, fyi).

And bravo you for giving this a chance, and for reaching out for feedback here. I'm sure you know there are lots of people here for you and we know how scary/weird it can be!

Writing will always be there for you - that sort of thing doesn't go away. Get yourself sorted and there will be plenty of time to write with lots of positive motivating factors to influence you in the future. That's my experience; hope it helps a little.