Help
So guys, I’m looking for some kind of explanation for something that happened to me 5 months ago. I’ve been struggling with anxiety and panic attacks for 8 years. I should mention that I’m currently on 30mg of paroxetine, but when this happened 5 months ago, I was on 10mg.
That period was extremely stressful for me. I had problems with clogged ears and some other issues, and it felt like my nervous system just couldn’t handle it anymore. Suddenly I developed brain fog and much stronger anxiety. I ended up lying in bed and couldn’t really get up for 20 days. It honestly felt like I was dying.
I’ve had panic attacks before, but they usually lasted about an hour and the next day it was like nothing had happened. But this time was completely different — it lasted a long time and left me traumatized. I still feel like I haven’t fully recovered.
Now I can get up and function, but I still have brain fog, a feeling of detachment, and some lingering anxiety. I’ve been on 30mg of paroxetine for 2 months now, and I still don’t feel fully good or confident like I used to before all this happened.
Doctors told me it’s anxiety, but I still can’t fully understand what exactly happened to me. Has anyone had a similar experience? Thanks, every comment is appreciated.