Hey Anita, we are all pulling for you. I am not a doctor, but i used to take paxil, and it helped me, but was hard on my stomach. And it seems to be very similar to other SSRI drugs, such as prozac. Not exactly the same, but kind of like lemons are to limes. Maybe you can try another one, and if you dont like it, just go back after January? Just an idea. Much love to you, sister unk p
Thanks, Unk P. The only one I haven’t tried might be Prozac. I’ve tried Effexor, Zoloft. Wellbutrin, Trintellix, Luvox, Cymbalta, Pamelor, and Imipramine. Paxil doesn’t bother my stomach. First time around, it worked very well. Still the best of these. A couple of these made me severely depressed.
Anita
Anita,
A lot of can understand your heightened emotional sensitivities, anxieties and triggers right now. Those of us do, and are attuned to those energies, are sending you so much light and love right now to lift you, and hold you, and comfort you,and surround you with tenderness and caring .
Reach out to the healers and feel the outstretched hands. You will know you are not alone and that so very, very many of us deeply and truly care.
Anita, I am so sorry to hear about your medication dilemma, your anxiety and fears. At the same time, I am praying for your well being and peace of mind in the upcoming weeks. When you meditate, breathe deep and fill your heart and mind with the wonder and joy of life. You might also keep a daily journal of gratitude as you think about the people and connections that give you happiness. My heart reaches out to yours and as we say in yoga practice: the light in me recognizes the light in you and we recognize our sameness. Namaste.
Anita - sending you good thoughts and prayers that you can get the medication you need and stay on track to avoid further depression. So stressful when medications change or they cannot fill the same one you have been using (I have asthma and went through this recently...) All the best to you!
Anita,
So sorry you are going through this (I've had similar issues with my thyroid meds).
If possible, consider going to a reiki practitioner in person - preferably one who is also a massage therapist. I also recommend if they are able to do some tonal work through flutes or bells, that can help realign chakras more strongly.
It's not a cure-all, but it might help you over the bumpy spots in your road.
Peace
Anita,
In reading your original post I noticed that your symptoms were worse in the fall, winter, and spring, which sounds like there is a "seasonal affective disorder" (SAD) component to it. The lack of sunlight can affect our moods (certainly does mine). There are lamps that are designed to provide light similar to the sun and these have been shown to help with depression. Amazon has a wide selection and they aren't that expensive (start around $40). If nothing else, read the reviews to see what other people think about their experiences.
Good luck!
Hi,
i actually have recently seen a body worker including Reiki. It’s pricy, though, so I will have to go less often that I’d like. I’ve been painting for about 3 hours. As soon as I stop, something causes that pain in my middle, that sad feeling. There must be something about using the creative side of my brain that keeps me from that pain/sadness. The good news is that even with this feeling, I’m feeling able to go back to painting in awhile. I think the Paxil which I have one more of, is blocking the emotional pain.
Anita
Thank you so much for all your support. I’m happy to
say my local Walgreens called to tell me they found a bottle of Paxil!
We leave Friday to Las Vegas where I have found more
Paxil! I will have to pay out of pocket, but it’s worth it.
Just 3 doses of the brand name med and I’ve felt so much better. I’m sleeping better, haven’t been feeling that horrible emptiness, and don’t have that tiredness I was having. I pray it continues and that the shortage of the drug ends soon and never becomes unavailable again.
Anita