How's it going, Jean.

Thanks for asking Sally. I don't think it is working as well as Lexapro for me but the holidays are coming and that always increases my anxiety. My inlaws and brother and sister-in law with their two kids are all coming for Thanksgiving. My husband is always very tense when his mother is around.

My husband came home from Iraq last month because my MS was giving me trouble. I am home with two kids and we all got the stomach flu. I fell a few times and that was pretty scary for me. I also had a few bouts with Optic Neuritis after he left. Since he has been home I have been much better. It's the little things that stress me out.

I can handle the two kids and maintain the house, I just have trouble when the cat throws up or someone has to go to the doctor or anything that is extra. It's like one little thing is too much.

Anyway, he might be redeploying in March but we'll wait and see.
I hope you are doing well now too with the holidays coming. Are you doing anything special?
Jean

I'm sorry to hear that Paxil isn't doing the job for you. especially now when you really need it. It took my anxiety completely away, but I did notice if I was under extra stress, a muscle relaxant or Valium would do the trick. I didn't have to do that too often, but once in awhile..like going to the dentist or trying to get a TG dinner or Xmas Dinner together, may call for extra help

We are not doing anything this year for TG, just for Christmas. I may cook a Turkey Breast and some Stuffing or let Krogers do it, just for the leftovers, which is what I really like..LOL

I'm sorry you've been going through all this MS and Flu Chit. I'm glad your DH is home though. At least you don't have to worry about him on top of everything else. Have a fullfilling and peaceful Thanksgiving Day.

Hi,
I'm new to this and to Paxil. I've been on 10mg. for almost a week and my anxiety was better for 3 days and today it is worse than ever. I know it takes a while to get into your system but when will I notice relief? I'm always nauseas. I'm not sleeping well but the dr. told me to take it at night. I haven't slept well for a long time, Crappy marriage, 4 children, (2 are multiply disabled) and lots of stress. I think that I've always had anxiety but it is now out of control. I feel like I'm going crazy. I'm 43 and also think that I'm perimenopausal. I've always been an upbeat happy person. I can't even leave my house! My husband doesn't believe in anything like Paxil. I started on Celexa but hated how it made me feel right away. Paxil isn't as bad but I'm having awful anxiety and panic I'm not sure how long I should go with this drug to see if it works. Help!!!

Hi Ellen, welcome to Neurotalk...happy to have you join our rowdy bunch.

It took me about 2 weeks for the Paxil to kick in fully. I started on 10 mil too and felt much better when upped to 20 mil. It was a Godsend for me, especially for the anxiety/panic attacks.

Give it some time and if it still doesn't do the job for you, there are many others from which to chose.

Let us know how you're doing.