While on this drug do friends, family, etc. treat you differently?

Lil Kis · 05-05-2005, 07:11 AM

Well like say that a friend always treated horriblly is there a chance while on this drug the friend could start acting differently because you yourself has started 2 changed from the sdrug? Does the drug change you personally? Like your personality etc.?

Does it make you less afraid of things? Does it really get rid of your social phobia's, social anixety, depression, etc. while on the drug? I know when you go off it comes back but when your on the drug it gets rid of all that right?

Misfit · 05-05-2005, 09:07 AM

:-?

SuSu · 05-05-2005, 09:39 AM

Ditto onto above excellent response!!!

HappyPaxilUser · 05-05-2005, 09:46 AM

Lil Kis I can't really address your question about friends treating you differently. I suppose that if your friends were pulling away from you because of your depresssion or anxiety then if the drug works for you they may come back to you.

As for your other questions. I can only speak for myself. Paxil has made me less afraid and worried about things, I feel very comfortable in social situations where before I would avoid them at all cost.

I have been on Paxil for 6 years now and it has completely changed my life.

As you know starting Paxil is not a decision you want to make lightly. If you and your Dr. are looking at it for short term to get through some temporary crisis in your life, DON't Do it. Seek Therapy instead. If however, you have suffered from Anxiety all of your life attributed to a chemical Imbalance and Therapy has not worked for you, I think it is very worth considering.

zman · 05-05-2005, 09:49 AM

I think what it will do is make you become more distant and less emotional. You may start to 'throw caution to the wind' and make stupid financial decisions. Some people become kind of zombie-like. No ups and no downs.

colomom · 05-05-2005, 10:21 AM

I would say, yes. If your attitude changed it makes sense that people might treat you differently.

P-crud can make you "feel" better but so can therapy and exercise and meditation and massages and yoga and thai chi and sex and that stuff is healthy!!!!!

Peace!

RR · 05-05-2005, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HappyPaxilUser

Lil Kis I can't really address your question about friends treating you differently. I suppose that if your friends were pulling away from you because of your depresssion or anxiety then if the drug works for you they may come back to you.

As for your other questions. I can only speak for myself. Paxil has made me less afraid and worried about things, I feel very comfortable in social situations where before I would avoid them at all cost.

I have been on Paxil for 6 years now and it has completely changed my life.

As you know starting Paxil is not a decision you want to make lightly. If you and your Dr. are looking at it for short term to get through some temporary crisis in your life, DON't Do it. Seek Therapy instead. If however, you have suffered from Anxiety all of your life attributed to a chemical Imbalance and Therapy has not worked for you, I think it is very worth considering.

Maybe HappyPaxilCamper will share with his new found audience what it's like living the life of someone addicted to Paxil.

siryellow1 · 05-05-2005, 10:44 AM

I think the bottom line is, everyone is different!

For some it takes away emotion, for many others it
helps you alleviate anxiety and makes you comfortable
in situations that used to provoke panic.

I have to agree with HAPPYPAXILUSER on this one, and
suggest trying cognitive behavioral therapy FIRST (stay
off the drug if you can

) and if that doesn't work
the combination will hopefully help you.

I used both and am very happy.

zman · 05-05-2005, 10:50 AM

A good friend of mine used to do a lot of the drug Ecstacy. He was always less afraid of things and had zero inhibitions while on this drug. Sounds like this is what you're looking for. Unfortunately it's an illegal drug. Not sure why it's treated different than Paxil....

Suze · 05-05-2005, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zman

A good friend of mine used to do a lot of the drug Ecstacy. Not sure why it's treated different than Paxil....

Very well said zman!!

Brannigan · 05-05-2005, 01:27 PM

My first thought is this "friend" may be a person who has a problem. Even if you change, there is no guarantee that he/she will respond favorably.

For the most part, my personality didn't change. I still like / dislike all the same stuff, still have the same wild sense of humor, same hopes & dreams, etc.

At my best, I was a much more outgoing and my explosive temper disappeared. From time to time I would find myself in a situation and would recognize that "this really would have bothered me before." I was able to recognize that I spent too much of my time worrying about "small stuff." I found it easier to meet women and was going on more dates than at any other time in my life. I also found that my ability to feel love was as equally muted as my old fears and temper. None of the relationships lasted very long and after some time my sex drive went to zero.

But, now I'm pretty much back to where I was before even though I'm still on Paxil. I know someone who called Paxil her "I don't give a crap" pills. NOW I understand. Now I avoid social situations simply because I don't give a crap. I don't know if I'm still depressed because I don't give a crap. I don't love because I don't give a crap and I don't hate because I don't give a crap.

I don't envy the decision you have to make.

scotty · 05-05-2005, 01:30 PM

" "I don't give a crap""pills

Best explanation of paxil that I've seen yet!

Suze · 05-05-2005, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brannigan

Now I avoid social situations simply because I don't give a crap. I don't know if I'm still depressed because I don't give a crap. I don't love because I don't give a crap and I don't hate because I don't give a crap.

...and all that crap leaving my body, well, holy crap!

Brannigan, I guess I've kinda been waiting for an opportunity to post directly to you, so I'll take this opportunity now.

I think you rock, man. Your posts are honest, real, candid and enlightening. You are supportive to others despite what you are personally going through. You offer insightful glimpses into your own very private world so the rest of us can benefit from your experiences and feel just a little bit more normal.

YOU are a very welcomed addition to this forum.

Thank-you!!

musicman · 05-05-2005, 01:44 PM

just my opinion.
I have 12 yrs expirience with Paxhil.
it would make more sense to me to ask a monkey to fix my computer with a hammer than it would to ask a doctor to fix my brain with paxil.
best wishes,

Suze · 05-05-2005, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicman

just my opinion.
I have 12 yrs expirience with Paxhil.
it would make more sense to me to ask a monkey to fix my computer with a hammer than it would to ask a doctor to fix my brain with paxil.
best wishes,

right on musicman!!!

Homerbcool · 05-05-2005, 03:58 PM

you are not alone..but if you mean alone without medicine..then I for one APPLAUD YOU....I wish I had done that 12 years ago...bravo pogologo....

Suze · 05-05-2005, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pogologo265

No one treated me any differently while I was on Paxil and I didn't really act any differently while taking it either.

It did not help my depression or social phobia though.

I only took it for a few months, then had my doctor to switch me to something else.

Maybe these drugs work for some people but in my case, they didn't do anything for me at all so even though I am still depressed I am trying to make it through without any medication or therapy.

Am I stupid for trying to go through this alone?

There are lots of other options besides medication therapy.
There's individual therapy, group therapy, support groups, books and workbooks, spiritual growth stuff, etc etc etc

and then....there's us! (((((hugs)))))

Brannigan · 05-05-2005, 09:12 PM

Laurie: Thank my sister for the "I Don't Give a Crap Pill" term. She invented it. (Hmmm, interesting how family members have the same reactions to the same drug. I see a new topic coming on...)

Suze: Wow, what nice things you said! I've changed my avatar to represent how much those kind words made me blush. (Ha, made you look! I'm on Paxil, I can't blush!) Seriously, that was easily the nicest thing anyone has said to me in a long time. I enjoy reading your posts as well! YOU rock!

Brannigan · 05-05-2005, 09:17 PM

PogoLogo: I wish I knew how to help. But if you hang out here and talk a while, maybe you won't feel so alone. There are a lot of great people here with all kinds of experiences - I bet somebody will have some good ideas. I've only been here a few days, but I already like it. Please join in!

elisa · 05-05-2005, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pogologo265

No one treated me any differently while I was on Paxil and I didn't really act any differently while taking it either.

It did not help my depression or social phobia though.

I only took it for a few months, then had my doctor to switch me to something else.

Maybe these drugs work for some people but in my case, they didn't do anything for me at all so even though I am still depressed I am trying to make it through without any medication or therapy.

Am I stupid for trying to go through this alone?

Hi pogologo,

You're VERY smart doing it without the meds.

I was naieve enough to trust the doc who switched from one to another meds. The result? 10 years on these drugs with only side-effects. They didn't help with my mood.

Do you know we have a great supplement forum?

Fish Oil and magnesium helps for depression and anxiety too if you wish to follow the alternative route in addition to the excellent responses you have received sofar.

Lil Kis · 05-08-2005, 09:55 AM

what is this Fish Oil and Magneisum ya'll talkin bout anyways?

Cyndee · 05-08-2005, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil Kis

Well like say that a friend always treated horriblly is there a chance while on this drug the friend could start acting differently because you yourself has started 2 changed from the sdrug? Does the drug change you personally? Like your personality etc.?

Does it make you less afraid of things? Does it really get rid of your social phobia's, social anixety, depression, etc. while on the drug? I know when you go off it comes back but when your on the drug it gets rid of all that right?

Lil Kis--yes, paxil changes everything that you mentioned. Friends may treat you differently because you have changed--the drug has changed you.

Cyndee · 05-08-2005, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pogologo265

Am I stupid for trying to go through this alone?

Pogo--you are not alone

, although I know what you're saying. You are a total strong, warrior for your SELF. I wish we had an 'applause' icon.

05-05-2005, 07:11 AM	#1
Lil Kis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 32	While on this drug do friends, family, etc. treat you differently? Well like say that a friend always treated horriblly is there a chance while on this drug the friend could start acting differently because you yourself has started 2 changed from the sdrug? Does the drug change you personally? Like your personality etc.? Does it make you less afraid of things? Does it really get rid of your social phobia's, social anixety, depression, etc. while on the drug? I know when you go off it comes back but when your on the drug it gets rid of all that right?

05-05-2005, 09:07 AM	#2
Misfit Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 336	Re: While on this drug do friends, family, etc. treat you differently? :-? __________________ That which is not dead can eternal lie, with strange eons death too may die

05-05-2005, 09:39 AM	#3
SuSu Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: California Posts: 779	Re: While on this drug do friends, family, etc. treat you differently? Ditto onto above excellent response!!! __________________ Mixing fear with imagination is a dangerous recipe ********* 12/01: 10 mg Paxil for very mild panic attack 10/02: quit CT after very severe panic attack 12/03: restart 20 mg; stopped working 01/05: tapered in 2.5 increments to zero 04/25/05: final dose, thank God! Side Effects while on the drug: horrid WD symptoms: horrifying...but Michelangelo is kicking butt with awesome kowabunga ninja turtle power!!!

05-05-2005, 09:46 AM	#4
HappyPaxilUser Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 22	Re: While on this drug do friends, family, etc. treat you differently? Lil Kis I can't really address your question about friends treating you differently. I suppose that if your friends were pulling away from you because of your depresssion or anxiety then if the drug works for you they may come back to you. As for your other questions. I can only speak for myself. Paxil has made me less afraid and worried about things, I feel very comfortable in social situations where before I would avoid them at all cost. I have been on Paxil for 6 years now and it has completely changed my life. As you know starting Paxil is not a decision you want to make lightly. If you and your Dr. are looking at it for short term to get through some temporary crisis in your life, DON't Do it. Seek Therapy instead. If however, you have suffered from Anxiety all of your life attributed to a chemical Imbalance and Therapy has not worked for you, I think it is very worth considering.

05-05-2005, 09:49 AM	#5
zman Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 115	Re: While on this drug do friends, family, etc. treat you differently? I think what it will do is make you become more distant and less emotional. You may start to 'throw caution to the wind' and make stupid financial decisions. Some people become kind of zombie-like. No ups and no downs.

05-05-2005, 10:21 AM	#6
colomom Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 677	Re: While on this drug do friends, family, etc. treat you differently? I would say, yes. If your attitude changed it makes sense that people might treat you differently. P-crud can make you "feel" better but so can therapy and exercise and meditation and massages and yoga and thai chi and sex and that stuff is healthy!!!!! Peace!

05-05-2005, 10:44 AM	#8
siryellow1 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 142	Re: While on this drug do friends, family, etc. treat you differently? I think the bottom line is, everyone is different! For some it takes away emotion, for many others it helps you alleviate anxiety and makes you comfortable in situations that used to provoke panic. I have to agree with HAPPYPAXILUSER on this one, and suggest trying cognitive behavioral therapy FIRST (stay off the drug if you can ) and if that doesn't work the combination will hopefully help you. I used both and am very happy. __________________ I DID IT! Off Paxil - Symptom Free! Just Updated >>> http://www.I-Got-Off-Paxil.com

05-05-2005, 10:50 AM	#9
zman Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 115	Re: While on this drug do friends, family, etc. treat you differently? A good friend of mine used to do a lot of the drug Ecstacy. He was always less afraid of things and had zero inhibitions while on this drug. Sounds like this is what you're looking for. Unfortunately it's an illegal drug. Not sure why it's treated different than Paxil....

05-05-2005, 01:27 PM	#11
Brannigan Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 846	Re: While on this drug do friends, family, etc. treat you differently? My first thought is this "friend" may be a person who has a problem. Even if you change, there is no guarantee that he/she will respond favorably. For the most part, my personality didn't change. I still like / dislike all the same stuff, still have the same wild sense of humor, same hopes & dreams, etc. At my best, I was a much more outgoing and my explosive temper disappeared. From time to time I would find myself in a situation and would recognize that "this really would have bothered me before." I was able to recognize that I spent too much of my time worrying about "small stuff." I found it easier to meet women and was going on more dates than at any other time in my life. I also found that my ability to feel love was as equally muted as my old fears and temper. None of the relationships lasted very long and after some time my sex drive went to zero. But, now I'm pretty much back to where I was before even though I'm still on Paxil. I know someone who called Paxil her "I don't give a crap" pills. NOW I understand. Now I avoid social situations simply because I don't give a crap. I don't know if I'm still depressed because I don't give a crap. I don't love because I don't give a crap and I don't hate because I don't give a crap. I don't envy the decision you have to make. __________________ Early 2002: Became a Paxil Junkie April 2005: Went from 25CR to 20 regular due to the shortage May 9 2005: Began tapering 15mg May 18: Tapered to 10mg May 25: Tapered to 5mg ... May 27 TILT! - too fast - back to 10mg June 18: Tapered to 7.5mg July 19: Tapered to 5mg October 1: Tapered to 2.5mg October 29: ZERO! No w/d symptoms since October '05. Is it really over?

05-05-2005, 01:30 PM	#12
scotty Administrator & Advocate Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new jersey Posts: 38,590	Re: While on this drug do friends, family, etc. treat you differently? " "I don't give a crap""pills Best explanation of paxil that I've seen yet! __________________ AKA Laurie "If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere." ~Frank A. Clark

05-05-2005, 01:44 PM	#14
musicman Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: uk Posts: 254	Re: While on this drug do friends, family, etc. treat you differently? just my opinion. I have 12 yrs expirience with Paxhil. it would make more sense to me to ask a monkey to fix my computer with a hammer than it would to ask a doctor to fix my brain with paxil. best wishes,

05-05-2005, 03:58 PM	#17
Homerbcool "colors outside the lines" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 15,949	Re: While on this drug do friends, family, etc. treat you differently? you are not alone..but if you mean alone without medicine..then I for one APPLAUD YOU....I wish I had done that 12 years ago...bravo pogologo....

05-05-2005, 09:12 PM	#19
Brannigan Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 846	Re: While on this drug do friends, family, etc. treat you differently? Laurie: Thank my sister for the "I Don't Give a Crap Pill" term. She invented it. (Hmmm, interesting how family members have the same reactions to the same drug. I see a new topic coming on...) Suze: Wow, what nice things you said! I've changed my avatar to represent how much those kind words made me blush. (Ha, made you look! I'm on Paxil, I can't blush!) Seriously, that was easily the nicest thing anyone has said to me in a long time. I enjoy reading your posts as well! YOU rock! __________________ Early 2002: Became a Paxil Junkie April 2005: Went from 25CR to 20 regular due to the shortage May 9 2005: Began tapering 15mg May 18: Tapered to 10mg May 25: Tapered to 5mg ... May 27 TILT! - too fast - back to 10mg June 18: Tapered to 7.5mg July 19: Tapered to 5mg October 1: Tapered to 2.5mg October 29: ZERO! No w/d symptoms since October '05. Is it really over?

05-05-2005, 09:17 PM	#20
Brannigan Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 846	Re: While on this drug do friends, family, etc. treat you differently? PogoLogo: I wish I knew how to help. But if you hang out here and talk a while, maybe you won't feel so alone. There are a lot of great people here with all kinds of experiences - I bet somebody will have some good ideas. I've only been here a few days, but I already like it. Please join in! __________________ Early 2002: Became a Paxil Junkie April 2005: Went from 25CR to 20 regular due to the shortage May 9 2005: Began tapering 15mg May 18: Tapered to 10mg May 25: Tapered to 5mg ... May 27 TILT! - too fast - back to 10mg June 18: Tapered to 7.5mg July 19: Tapered to 5mg October 1: Tapered to 2.5mg October 29: ZERO! No w/d symptoms since October '05. Is it really over?

05-08-2005, 09:55 AM	#22
Lil Kis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 32	Re: While on this drug do friends, family, etc. treat you differently? what is this Fish Oil and Magneisum ya'll talkin bout anyways?

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