I’m still on the fence if I should take it or not also my psychiatrist appointment was so short and I feel like he prescribed it to me without really getting into wat I’ve been dealing with lol
Paxil helped with my OCD but it was also extremely extremely difficult to get off of. The withdrawal symptoms were really bad. And there were sexual side effects as well as a little bit of weight gain. So if I go back on an SSRI it won’t be Paxil again. But it might be right for some people if the side effects are not a big deal and they don’t plan on trying to get off of it at some point. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
my first attempt at paxil was extremely well. my thoughts were in the background majority of the time. I felt happy. once I got off of it, I started feeling stressed out and anxious. my second attempt to get back on it did not go well. it ultimately made me more anxious and more thoughts came about. even after the waiting period. but it’s really up to how your body accepts it. it may be a lifesaver for you so do what’s best for you.
I will try to do what’s best for me! Ahh I just think I might need a second opinion because the first psychiatrist I went to just seemed like he wanted to get the appointment over with and prescribed me whatever lol
That’s what happened with me too lol
@Anonymous Oh nooo lol have you been on Paxil? Lol
I was on Paxil for over 10 years, and it worked really well for managing my OCD symptoms. I switched to Zoloft because I was having some side effects that were negatively impacting my life, but Paxil saved my life.
I have the same issues with my psychiatrist. I feel like they’re just like “Here take this, BYE!”
Zoloft
It’s always worth getting a second opinion especially if you don’t feel like you were really heard and understood by the first doctor.
Looking for some feedback on experiences people have had using Paxil for OCD? Did u experience many side effects at the beginning? If so, for how long? I’ve heard it’s one of the worst SSRI’s for weight gain has anyone else experienced this?
I’ve been on Paxil for a year never had anxiety or my one intrusive thought that made me so anxious and stuck , after seeing the Lindsey case I’ve been horrible my doctors upped my Paxil to 40mg still having my one intrusive thought stuck !! Anyone have any ocd medication that really helped them thinking of switching !
So my OCD has gotten significantly worse in the last month or so. Constant anxiety and I decided to get antidepressants. I will begin taking them this weekend. I think there’s anyone have any good things to say about them? A couple years ago I got a script for them took one pill and the side effects were pretty hard to deal with so my doctor told me to cut one and a half and take that for a week but I decided not to take them. I think I’m ready to give it another chance. Does anyone else have anxiety about starting medication? Or does anyone have experience dealing with this?
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