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Posted 1/5/2016 8:28 PM (GMT -5)
It has been a while since I posted my introduction! I lurk now and then but try not to read too much as sometimes it makes this worse for me haha. But I have been working up to increasing my paxil dose from 20mg to 30mg for oh lord 4 months now (been too chicken to do it) over the holidays I have had a bad couple weeks now, beeing the first xmas/new years since my parents passed away I think really had a part to play, went to see my doc yesterday and had a panic attack in his office =/ so today I took the 30mg, jut now really. Lol I am already feeling like oh god this is going to kill me or some rediculous thig, more along the lines of I am going to get awful sode effects and can feel the good old can't sit dow. Panic starting. Was just wondering if anyone here has ever upped their dose and been scared to actually take the dose lol. How you got through it? Thanks in advance ♡♡
Posted 1/5/2016 8:55 PM (GMT -5)
Hi Sara and welcome back!

I am sorry this is such a rough time for you now...

...and adding to that a fear of increasing your Rx...it can be scary to venture into the unknown.

However...you have just as much, if not a greater chance of the new dose helping you without added side effects than not!

If you think about it...your increased anxiety may be a sign that you are needing to.bump up...to cover the breakthrough anxiety you are having.

Even if you do have some s/e's...they will likely be short lived...and then you'll feel better...

...either way...a win-win.:)

Best wishes and positive thoughts for the next few days as you adjust. Use your coping skills. ..and keep us posted, okay?

S.C.
Posted 1/5/2016 8:58 PM (GMT -5)
Thank you! I will keep you updated feeling calmer now. Lol and rs I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it works!
Posted 1/6/2016 3:16 AM (GMT -5)
Hi Sarakt,

I have increased Paxil and Lexapro a few times.

Generally you may experience the same start up issues you had with Paxil but that should be it.

Like SC said, what do have to lose? Both times I increased my dosage I felt a lot better if that helps.

Good luck.
Posted 1/6/2016 10:23 AM (GMT -5)
Thanks aus dad it helps to hear your story. I had no issues initially starting paxil so hopefully it's the same this time :)
Posted 1/11/2016 11:21 PM (GMT -5)
Hey all, just a bit if an update. Today is day 7 of the increase, been having some ups and downs. Some exaggerated anxiety that's worse than before I upped the dose=( but sometimes I feel pretty good, not too sure how to feel about it just yet, I know I'm supposed to give it time, I'm just trying very hard not to let the bad episodes scare me off until I fully give it a chance to work
Posted 1/11/2016 11:30 PM (GMT -5)
Sarakt,

Good job. The good days are going to be more often I am sure. This is gonna be a good thing for you. You have already made it a week and you can do more. The side effects for me always seem to lessen after the first 7 to 10 days after an increase. So proud of you and you should be as well. Keep going and we are all so happy for you hun.
Posted 1/12/2016 11:23 AM (GMT -5)
S.,

Sending encouragement for continued progress! You are doing a great job of being positive and pushing through the tough moments.

I agree that the periods of feeling good are going to increase and prevail...

....so hang in there, use those coping skills...and keep us updated.:)

S.C.
Posted 1/12/2016 11:55 PM (GMT -5)
Just a small update and I almost don't wanna say this out loud and jinx it BUT it's 9pm and I'm heading to bed today is the first day in as long as I can remember that I have NOT had to take amy xanax!! I'm so excited! I have a massive migrane all day but that's ok lol small victories!
Posted 1/13/2016 10:48 AM (GMT -5)
I hope this is the start of going in the direction of your recovery goals!

Great job on the work you have done to come this far...keep going.:)

Hoping your migraine is gone today...and that you have a good day with continued management success!

High fives,

S.C.
Posted 1/13/2016 11:00 PM (GMT -5)
Ty SC
My migrane is gone now and still doing pretty good today so all is well for now just taking it one hour at a time
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