Psychotropic medication discussion thread
in Psychology & Therapy ·
Roger Rodriguez said:Check out the "Panic Disorder" thread; there are plenty of us there on Paxil, so you can read through everyone's experiences.
For me, it worked wonders—it was a total game-changer, and I haven't had a panic attack in over a year. Four weeks is still quite early in the process, so feeling a bit of residual anxiety is actually pretty common, but that should fade over time.
Don't forget about psychotherapy!
As for side effects, the only ones I dealt with were excessive sweating and some weight gain, though my libido stayed fine. What kind of side effects you might encounter—if any at all—is entirely up to your own body, so try not to overthink it too much.
I’d also suggest, as I've mentioned to others here, that you don't stay on it indefinitely and make sure to check in regularly with your psychiatrist. You can look back at some of my recent posts in this thread to see what I mean.
Thanks, Roger Rodriguez—cool username.👍