Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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Louie5 08/07/2023

I've been in a high state of anxiety for a few months and tried going on meds (paxil) twice. I was so sick and nauseas on that med. Anyone else have trouble starting an anti- anxiety med? Any advice?

hasty_05 08/07/2023

Yes, one gives me a headache and one gives me nausea. The receptor for the antidepressants is in our intestines which is why it can make us have an upset digestive system. You could try taking the Paxil on a full meal with protein and that might help. Or talk to your pharmacist and doctor.

Louie5 08/07/2023

Yes thank you. I’m hoping to eventually find one that doesn’t make me nauseas. So far I can’t seem to tolerate ssri’s.

Mid 08/07/2023

You are sensitive to stomach changes. Try adding a bit more liquid to your normal diet to see if that helps you feel better naturally.
The body reaction to anxiety balancing is individual so keep track of what works as well as what does not work to find a treatment plan that fits you.
You are not alone in this.

Louie5 08/07/2023

Yes thank you. I’ve been tracking it. It’s so frustrating just want something to work.

malibumark 08/07/2023

I don't have much experience with these kinds of meds, but I hope you find one that fits you soon!

Louie5 08/07/2023

Thanks:) Im also trying CBT counselling so might not even need the meds.

confessionsofaqueen 08/07/2023

Meh ^^

Mid 08/08/2023

CBT works, and yes, it is possible to not need the meds, a lot of hard work, determination, courage, and believing in your ability to use anxiety as a helper.

Louie5 08/08/2023

That’s good to hear. I hope it helps.

confessionsofaqueen 08/08/2023

Where’s the cookies & milk?

Louie5 08/08/2023

Im not sure what your purpose is? This forum is for helping others not making silly remarks.

Rruussnn 08/09/2023

Could you try another med like Zoloft or Lexapro? You might not get the same bad reaction as you do with Paxil.

Louie5 08/09/2023

Yes, I’ve tried Zoloft but maybe Lexapro. I was also wondering about Mertazapine.

mutenoone 08/10/2023

Hi there.

I'm not sure how long you tried taking them for, but sometimes the side effects will go away after 8 weeks or so.

Also, different medications affect people very differently. Sometimes you just have to keep trying medications to see what will work for you.

Good luck. Hugs.

Louie5 08/10/2023

Thanks for the advice. I’ll keep trying and hopefully something will work with fewer side effects. I can take a headache but nausea is so much harder to put up with.

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