Posted by Scott L. Schofield on March 8, 2000, at 13:50:54
In reply to Re: paxil and suicide, posted by missy on March 8, 2000, at 6:31:09
> thanks for your input, guys. i definitely think i need to talk to psychiatrist in the near future, but right now, i'm just so busy with the rest of my life that i don't have the time. that's why the last time i went to my gp for a check-up, i just asked him about it. since i'd been on antidepressants before, he seemed to have no problem with giving me another one to try. i realize this wasn't the best decision, but i felt so desperate at the time, i thought that if i waited any longer (like however long it would take to get an appointment with a psychiatrist), i might not make it. my mood has since lifted a little, and after reading the posts about the sie effects of paxil and other ad's, i think i'd rather try going to therapy or something. i was in therapy while i was on prozac, but it was a lot easier then because i was in college and had counseling available to me right there. so not it's a lot more work, and i'm already stressed about not having time to do anything, but i'm only 23 and don't want to be on medication the rest of my life. another thing that makes me really depressed is knowing that this is hereditary. my mother and brother have both had depression in the past (never talked about it, but it was obvious) so i'm so scared that if i have children, they'll only suffer the same way i have and i would never wish my life and the way i've felt on anyone. does anyone have any thoughts on this? thanks again for listening - i know i babble sometimes but i don't really have anyone i can talk to about this - no one takes me seriously - they think that since i'm somewhat attractive and have a good family and a good job and i'm healthy, that i couldn't possibly be depressed. they don't understand that it has nothing to do with that - but i think you guys understand. so thank you - melissa
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Hi Melissa.
Bob is EXACTLY right.However, I don't think that this should dissuade you from continuing a treatment course of trying different antidepressants. This phenomenon can occur with any antidepressant, albeit infrequently. It seems to be limited to a breif period early in treatment - probably during the second and third week. Knowing that this is a possibility gives you the advantage. You can prepare for it. Certainly, contacting your doctor would be a first step. I think it might also be a good idea to prepare those who are close to you and allow them to observe, support and guide you through such a period, should it occur. You are at no greater risk of this happening than were any of the multitude of people who have been successfully treated and are now living rewarding lives.
Good luck.
Keep talking.
- Scott.
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