Posted by rfs on January 4, 2006, at 15:26:31
In reply to Re: testing » rfs, posted by ed_uk on January 4, 2006, at 14:27:16
> Hi again
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> How did you find Paxil?
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> EdHi Ed,
I remember the effects like it was yesterday. I had been taking Paxil for 9 days. I was doing an internship (School psychology)and I was sitting with my supervisor and a strange feeling came over me like my entire head was lifting and at first I was scared but within a few seconds I started to become relaxed and my mood was changing for the better. for a day or 2 that week I would say I was euphoric. I equate it to having the flu for a week or two and the first day or two that you feel better your just so greatful to be feeling better,then you fall into a routine of feeling well and stop appreciating it so much.
I was on Paxil for a year and changed to effexor because I was gaining a lot of weight and I thought effexor would give me more energy.(NE) At first I think my weight stopped increasing and maybe I had a little bit more energy, but as time went by I started gaining weight again and my energy level was about the same as on Paxil. Before I took Paxil, I was seeing a very good therapist, and making progress. I was doing a lot of positive things, but I still felt bad.
Currently, I think I would describe Effexor as protecting me from most of the feelings of depression and anxiety, but I would rarely say that I was feeling real good. I don,t know if that is the best I can hope for after 11 years of daily AD use.
Pretty long answer for a one word question.
Regards,
Ray
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