social anxiety and paxil - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

requiemforadream · 09-08-2003, 07:49 PM

I used to be fun and witty and now my brain just seems paralyzed. I just started Paxil a couple of weeks ago. I was wondering how it has worked for some of you out there? How long did it take before you noticed a difference? I know everyone is different, but I wondered what I can expect. Miracles, I hope.

*megan*

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whiskey · 09-08-2003, 09:16 PM

It took me about 5 weeks to get used to paxil for the anxiety I know it seemed like forever but it will come.

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littlebernier · 09-09-2003, 08:11 AM

Hopefully, if this is your first medication, it will start working in a few weeks. If it doesn't start working in a few weeks, you might need to try a different medication. Keep track of all side effects you may have and be sure to report them to your doctor.

Good luck!
LB

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requiemforadream · 09-09-2003, 04:32 PM

I've taken lots of medications for bipolar disorder, so adding another one doesn't really bother me. Especially when it's for such a crippling problem as social anxiety. The only side effect that I've experienced is light-headedness when I get up too fast. I'm constantly up and down at work, so that's a little annoying. But, that'll go away probably.

Tiglet, that is so encouraging that Paxil helped you! Thank you! And hopefully I will be thanking Paxil soon.