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Lilalkie · 07-11-2005, 09:30 PM

I have had mild to moderate depression since I was a teenager, but it was nothing compared to the terrible anxiety attacks I had. After trying different meds, I found that Paxil worked great for my anxiety. I'm finally almost free from panic.
But lately, I have been in a deep depression. For a month, I was exhausted, sad, irritated, sleeping way too much, eating way too much, etc. I was so miserable that I gave in and drank to relieve the pain. Ugh.
I love that Paxil has helped with anxiety, but it is doing nothing for depression. I'm afraid to try a different drug, because the panic attacks could come back. I really don't know which is worse.
I'm hoping to find some other remedies to help with depression. I'd rather not increase meds, since I'm already on 50mg and I've heard it's hard to come off of. But I don't want to keep turning back to alcohol to relieve the pain.

btw...I'm going to see a pastor for counseling soon. I hope this will also help.

Help me!!!!!!!

07-11-2005, 09:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lilalkie Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 94	Depressed and Stressed I have had mild to moderate depression since I was a teenager, but it was nothing compared to the terrible anxiety attacks I had. After trying different meds, I found that Paxil worked great for my anxiety. I'm finally almost free from panic. But lately, I have been in a deep depression. For a month, I was exhausted, sad, irritated, sleeping way too much, eating way too much, etc. I was so miserable that I gave in and drank to relieve the pain. Ugh. I love that Paxil has helped with anxiety, but it is doing nothing for depression. I'm afraid to try a different drug, because the panic attacks could come back. I really don't know which is worse. I'm hoping to find some other remedies to help with depression. I'd rather not increase meds, since I'm already on 50mg and I've heard it's hard to come off of. But I don't want to keep turning back to alcohol to relieve the pain. btw...I'm going to see a pastor for counseling soon. I hope this will also help. Help me!!!!!!! __________________ You're probably an alcoholic if you think that spilling beer is alcohol abuse!