u/borderterrier18

Hi all

I’ve been on 10 mg for one month now for bad anxiety. I’ve tried pretty much every other meds to no avail. I’ve definitely felt some relief but still struggling particularly at work. The doctor has said now it’s been a month to up to 20 mg. Day one of 20 mg I feel sick and eye strain. I’m also so so terrified of gaining weight I had a long standing eating disorder when younger so it’s a sensitive thing. Part of me is so fed up of the anxiety ruining my life but then I have this voice in my head worried about gaining 😔. It’s so hard both seem Loose loose situations.

Any advice appreciated thank you

Hi everyone

I’ve just reached week 3 paroxetine 10Mg. I had thought my anxiety had got a little better (despite feeling tired and flat) but the anxiety has got bad again. I am so warm and sweaty foo :(. This medication is agreeing with me much more than other ones have in other side effects. The doctor wants me to complete a month on 10 mg. Before discussing going up. Is this normal for the anxiety to increase around the 3 week period? Does it get better ? I really hope so this is my last try and I really and struggling at work. :(. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

Hi everyone Iv been on 10mg paroxetine for just over two weeks now. I do feel less anxious I think less jittery. But I feel so exhausted and flat. Just down I guess. I don’t usually struggle too much with depression just horrendous anxiety so I’m struggling with this. I’ve tried pretty much every other antidepressant so this is a last attempt! I’m doing ok other than this- does it get better?

Thank you.

Has anyone tried intramuscular stimulation? I’m on my second session for upper back pain. Everything is just so sore doesn’t feel any better I don’t know if to continue or not. I had it Monday morning and still so sore.

Thanks.

Hi everyone

I’ve had the most awful pain for about 4 months now just here where I’ve circled. It’s so painful to touch. It radiates around here and my upper back and breasts are tender. But this particular spot is agony to touch. I’ve had a recent breast clinic check and it showed nothing. The doctors just say yo use ibuprofen gel. It’s not helped at all. It’s so painful it’s making my whole back hurt. I do have hypermobility. The doctors seem fed up of me now. I don’t know what to do 😭. Any help is appreciated.
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Hi everyone

I’m on day 5 of 10mg paroxetine. I have tried every single other ssri / snri pretty much. This is the last attempt to try and combat my anxiety which ruins my life. It’s so physical it’s so hard to ignore it.

Day 5 it’s manageable nausea , tiredness and some broken sleep. But my stomach is making very odd noises and also quite windy ! Has any one experienced this! ? Does it settle ? I hope so. I’m so desperate for some relief I struggle so much especially with work. It’s just awful 😞

Thank you.

Hi everyone

I’ve suffered with awful anxiety for as long as I can remember particularly the physical symptoms racing thoughts and bushing etc. I’ve tried I think every other ssri including venlafaxine and duloxetine other than paroxetine. I have also not tried buspirone. All to no avail. The only one that slightly helped was Escitalopram but it caused me awful breast pain. I cannot take beta blockers due to asthma. I have tried cbt and other talking therapies. Even hypnotherapy. Nothing has helped. I really struggle particularly at work. My mood is generally ok until my anxiety ruins my mood and I feel low. Life seems overwhelming the thought of continuing in this situation feeling sick with anxiety for no reason. Having people commenting on if I’ve gone red. The mental health worker and gp have suggested trying paroxetine. But I’m so worried about the potential weight gain.

I just don’t know what to do life seems so overwhelming even just going to work. I have no idea why 😓.

Has anyone any advice please? Is it worth trying paroxetine or buspirone ? I’m running out of options 😭

Thank you.

Has anyone had success with a combination of fluoxetine and buspirone please?

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Hi all.

I’ve been on 10mg for back pain (hypermobility) for a year. It’s been ok I think it’s helped a little. With sleep to. I struggle a lot with anxiety. I’m thinking of upping to 20mg in the hope of more sleep and pain relief. Has anyone found it’s provided any benefit to anxiety?

Thank you

Hello I am a 35 year old female who’s always suffered with anxiety, social anxiety and blushing. Particularly at work. I’ve tried pretty much every ssri and snri (I think paroxetine is the last one to try!). Also paid a fortune for medical grade cannabis. I’ve had no luck. Only increased anxiety, Breast pain (increase of prolactin) and insomnia. I have spent several thousand pounds on cbt, hypnotherapy and talking therapy to no avail. I have really hoped a medication may just take the edge of it.

So my research has come up with buspirone but I’m seeing variable results. Has anyone been in a similar position and tried it?

Any info is appreciated. I’m in the UK

Thank you

Has anyone else experienced breast pain , swelling and tenderness from ssri or snri’s. I have tried various ones and they all seem to have this effect on me. I’ve been referred to the breast clinic where i was fully scanned and all was fine. I really suffer with anxiety and desperate to find some relief (I’m doing cbt). I’m not sure what else to do :(. I am a 35 year old female.

Thank you