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Posted by andyboy on April 17, 2004, at 21:07:19
Hi All,
Been well over a year since my last post. Have had GAD and PD for approx 7 years now- the last three held greatly in check with 3mg Klono/day. However- Ive ALWAYS been a worrier- if its not one thing its another...relationships, physical health, shoot- even the Yankees! :) Anyhow after 2 years of being single ive recently met a wonderful girl who has definitely peaked my interest. We are hitting it off quite well- but heres the catch- now that i no longer obsess over finding a great girl- other problems creep in- now its a spastic/nervous bladder condition that ive had for 2+ years. Seens many docs, urologists, etc- no real cause- they claim its psychological- i say its 50/50. OK so with this being said...it seems then when my mind is free from worry over one issue- another kindly takes its place. The female issue was gone- so now the bladder problem steps to the plate. Granted, it is HARDLY a problem- no pain, minor discomfort, its just the feeling that i have to go often- and i OBSESS over it- almost literally looking at the clock to wait to see when i have to go again!! Its driving me bananas!!! So, summing this tirade up...seeing that there is no treatment for my real or imaginary spastic bladder (Detrol and Ditropan ineffective) I think its time I stop putting off Paxil. Doc prescribed it a year ago- took it for a day and now its collecting dust. If i cant cure the urological problem...im hoping that the Paxil will control my OBSESSION over it..or whatever the next "crisis" may be. If youy are still reading this THANK YOU!! :) Any feedback would be great!!!!
Posted by pegasus on April 17, 2004, at 22:09:19
In reply to Obsessing over Health Issues, Paxil?, posted by andyboy on April 17, 2004, at 21:07:19
Hi andyboy. Dr. Bob is probably going to redirect you to just plain Babble, because this seems to be about meds. But I thought I'd just give you my take. I've been on Paxil for about a year, and it definitely has helped with obsessive thoughts. I'm not OCD, but I have grappled with some pretty all consuming obsessions over weird things at times in my life. When I went on Paxil I was deep into an obsession over power lines (don't ask), which caused me to modify my route to work, stay out of the backyard, etc. And shortly after starting Paxil, both my depression and my obsessions were greatly improved. I know it doesn't work so well for everyone, but I'd recommend giving it a try anyway. Keep in mind, though, that it can be a bit tricky to stop Paxil once you start. Some people have bad reactions to going off of it (although when I went off of it gradually once, I didn't have any problems).
pegasus
Posted by fallsfall on April 17, 2004, at 22:13:37
In reply to Obsessing over Health Issues, Paxil?, posted by andyboy on April 17, 2004, at 21:07:19
I would just check back with your doctor before you start it again. He recommended it a year ago - but there may be something different now. It is also good to have a doctor monitor when you are starting a med. So, I would just suggest that you touch base with him.
Good luck! And congrats on the girl!
Posted by Dinah on April 18, 2004, at 8:45:52
In reply to Obsessing over Health Issues, Paxil?, posted by andyboy on April 17, 2004, at 21:07:19
Hi Andy. It's nice to see you again. :)
I directed your post over to the medicaion board, (plain) Psycho-Babble for replies related to the medication aspects of your post. But any non-medication suggestions can, of course, stay on this thread.
Congratulations on meeting someone special!
Posted by Dinah on April 18, 2004, at 8:47:36
In reply to Obsessing over Health Issues, Paxil?, posted by andyboy on April 17, 2004, at 21:07:19
Here's the link
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20040417/msgs/337361.html
Or you can follow the links at the top of this page to the medication board.
Posted by Miss Honeychurch on April 18, 2004, at 10:05:48
In reply to Obsessing over Health Issues, Paxil?, posted by andyboy on April 17, 2004, at 21:07:19
Andy,
I was in your shoes a year ago, only I had convinced myself I had MS, and then, Parkinson's. Hypochondria is awful, I know what you're going through. You mention meds. Are you in therapy? I've been in therapy for nine months now (no meds) and the health anxiety is gone.
Can you consider talk therapy as an option before trying new meds?
Posted by andyboy on April 18, 2004, at 12:46:45
In reply to Re: Obsessing over Health Issues, Paxil?, posted by Miss Honeychurch on April 18, 2004, at 10:05:48
Hi Honey,
Thanks for the concern. Yes I am in Cognitive Theraphy for about 2 years now...but it was strictly about female issues!!! (After a difficult breakup) However as I had mentioned that problem has taken a back seat and yes I will look to discuss the "thought-stopping" involved with obsessive thinking.
Andy
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