Hi everyone,
My name is Patty. Or atleast that what I being called. I'm 16 years old and have been in many teen websites and answer questions through the year. I'm pretty much an outgoing activist person. When I listen, I listen with my heart, mostly and sometimes with my head when it come to question I have to search for the answer. I usually give a straight, honest, answer to every questions. Feel free to contact me at daydreamz89@hotmail.com or pop by a question at my column. :)
Take care.
-Patty-
E-mail: daydreamz89@hotmail.com
Gender: Female
Occupation: K-12 Student
Age: 16
MSN: daydreamz89@hotmail.com
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Has anyone switched from Lexapro to Paxil CR?
I was wondering about the transistion time.
I was taking Lexapro (20mg daily) & my Dr switched me to Paxil CR (starting w/25mg daily).
While I was on the Lexapro over the last 4 months, I just kept waiting for it to start working & felt hopeful - but it just got worse. I felt extremely hopeless, was missing work & had uncontrollable crying, to the point that I didn't want to get out of bed.
This is still happening & I was wondering how long it will take to start feeling the Paxil. My Dr had said the transition wouldn't be too bad since I was switching & not starting out fresh with the Paxil. He had me cut the Lexapro to half the dose (10mg) for 4 days, and then exactly a week ago I started with the 25mg of Paxil CR.
I not only suffer from depression, but also anxiety & OCD. If I'm not worried or obsessing about something then I go into a depression. I'm 48 years old and this has always been my pattern.
I've had many unsuccessful tries w/the other SSRI's over the years & am hoping the Paxil will give me some relief. At this point, my self-esteem, which has never been very good, is all but gone.
I see a wonderful counselor in addition to my Psych, and have tried every self-help & group therapy approach there seems to be. I feel very frustrated.
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Well I did pretty much changed from different medication through time. At first I was on quetapine, then I changed it to paxil, year later I was doing haldol and paxil, then now im doing topamax and zoloft. I believed what your facing is a side effect of paxil, I pretty much going through the same thing too when I was using paxil. I think if its get worse or haven't go away soon, consult with your psychiatrist.
Take care of yourself.
-Patty-
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What made you want to start putting your pics online for everyone to see?
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Hi there,
For me it was more like for people online that wanted to know what I look like. I answer other website as well as a teen counseling and sometimes u just have to wonder "who that chick that answer my question" I suppose it could also be for fun or looking for new friends on the internet.
Take care.
-Patty-
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