Posted by gardenergirl on May 13, 2006, at 11:33:02
In reply to What would you do if you were me?, posted by UgottaHaveHOPE on May 11, 2006, at 17:19:32
Sorry, I missed your question before.
I agree with the others to give the Paxil a try. I hate that medical student disease, and I've fallen prey to it before. But still, it sounds to me like finding relief from your anxiety would be worth the side effect risks. And many of them wane in time.
Also, I highly recommend therapy. If that's not an option, at the least, try to get ahold of a copy of "The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook" which offers a wealth of different ways to combat anxiety. If you can do therapy, the book is still a good thing to have around as an adjunct or even as something to work on with your T.
And try to take some time just to breathe. Tell yourself that you can worry later. Maybe even designate a specific worry time, like an appt. with yourself. Then during your day, if you notice worry set in, remind yourself that you have a time for that.
Good luck.
gg
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