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rose07042k
rose07042k

Hi,


My therapist spoke to my pys doctor and she place me on a new meds last week Thrusday a few days after or by Sunday I was in bed and yesterday I was sick. I called the doctor office from last week Thursday but no respond from the doctor so I took meds without any instructions.


I called office yesterday they said they will talk to doctor (this was the same person I spoke to last Thursday). My therapist was concerned because I was drowsy and not feeling well. I actually was having fainting spells because I was too drowsy (for me that is normal). 



I called doctor on her cell phone and she seems frustrated with her staff BUT went ahead and asked me to cut pill in half and let her know how i am doing next week if not change. Today I got up (From Friday it was a fight to get out of bed) and I am less drowsy and not fainting spells. Been less drowsy is good and I know that some drowiness is to be expected, The new meds is Paxil I have to take it because I needed something due to autism and I started not to cope with my health challeges. My therapist think it will help me copy better. I choice paxil because I was on it when I was a bit younger but I was healtier then which was not that long ago because it was in my 30's am now in my 40's. Body keeps changing

Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug Rose... It's good that the half tab is working better sweetie... AD's often take a few weeks for full effect so I hope that it will work well for you.... xo
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
rose, a meds change is always a hassle what with our need to get more than one health care professional coordinated to track our side effects. I've had those in the past, so being prepared for them is no joke. That's why I mean it when I say I have to compliment you on how you stayed on top of this change. Looks like you're on your way. Hope Paxil makes you feel better!
Beryl367
Beryl367
So glad to hear you aren't having fainting spells anymore. I hope this new medicine will work out for you.
rose07042k
rose07042k
Thanks. Even with half I am out of it and been spending a lot of time resting. My therapist is happy said it is working. She said she is concerned about my health and me not resting. Now I am doing a lot of resting. My therapist thinks my body will adjust and meds will help to focus and manage better. I don't like it because I have been resting too much. Plus I am always tired since I start meds. Yes half a dose is much better but I feel weird because I don't feel like doing much even though I do participate in zoom activities but I am worn out during an event. I feeling weird like I have changed. My therapist said is my body relaxing because I have sensory issues. She might be right but let see.

One good thing is my brain does not feel like it's on fire. It feels much better than before. The new meds I took years ago but now I know why I did great then. Without it my brain became on fire because of my sensory issues. I feel like I am re learning how to be a normal person again. Meaning on the meds years ago I was normal and slowly became abnormal because my brain was slowly getting on fire.

Now I truly understand why autistic individuals are kept on anxiety/antidepressant meds. I still can't tolerate noise but the Different is my brain is not on fire. Anyway I am going to bed. I am sorry that I am not responding much to you guys but if my therapist is right it should get better soon. Nite nite
Secouya
Secouya
Rose, Take care during this time. New drugs can always be challenging. Wishing you comfort, love and strength.
lilmissy7
lilmissy7
Big hug <3
silverlight
silverlight
i hope you adjust to your new med soon,Rose,and that it helps you.

gentle hugs.
rose07042k
rose07042k
Thanks. Its weird because last night around 6 pm I became worn out but my days are getting better but are long. Hopefully by next week I will feel like myself. I noticed that I am drooling a little. Not much but just a little. This med I took before even though I was healthier and didn't have any problems with it. I don't understand what going on. I was on 10 mg Paxil for a few years. It is weird,
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