first time going to a psychiatrist

canadiangirl · 04-05-2007, 07:56 AM

what should i expect guys...mydoctor realizes its outta his league how i have been feeling with the withdrawal and switching meds...i just cant seem to stabilize and i am lost on what to do next..i think the c\t really messed me up...Tammy

rdjanis · 04-05-2007, 08:08 AM

I'm going to say what is on my mind here. The first thing is that switching to another medication to ease paxil withdrawal does not work for the majority of people. The only thing to ease paxil withdrawal is paxil, and a proper wean to come off. It is not easy for long time users for sure, worse when someone CT or rapidly weans off.

The psychiatrist will most probably tell you that this couldn't be withdrawal, that you require medication. He/she will most probably take you off celexa and put you on a different anti depressant and add an anti psychotic to the mix.

Read the threads here of others experiences, go into the appointment informed.

canadiangirl · 04-05-2007, 08:21 AM

i will...i dont want more meds ...i cant even work right now...my balance and walk is all off...i cant take any thing having to do with fish( oils ) want to try omega 3 but anything i find has fish oil in it..i cant feel off balance all the time...my dr ran all kinds of blood work and there is nothing...i am getting so frustrated feeling like this...Tammy

rdjanis · 04-05-2007, 08:45 AM

I understand your frustration... One day at a time is all you can do, it really does get better.

texgirl · 04-05-2007, 09:04 AM

CG, I know the usual thing on these boards is to trash psychiatrists, so many have had our trust broken by being put on meds in the first place or, when we try to come off them, being told our w/d symptoms are all in our heads. It happened to me, too. But I hung tough until I found a really good guy, one who supports my being med-free and is working with me to taper really, really slowly off Klonopin. (I did the Paxil taper last year, too fast, on my own.) It helps a lot to know what you expect from the doc beforehand. Write it down if you have to. My therapist suggested I tell him I was looking for a "friendly ally" to help me become drug-free. And be prepared to stand firm. Outside a hospital, nobody can force you take a drug you really, truly don't want.

I can't do fish oil either, neither can Kim/Katesmom. It makes me feel like I'm climbing the walls. The supplements, like the meds, are a totally individual thing.

Very, very good luck to you.

canadiangirl · 04-05-2007, 09:23 AM

thx rita and texgirl...i cant believe how strong everyone isout here..i know when we are having a hard day we dont feel really strong but if you look in hind sight we really are...you guys are amazing out here...Tammy

rdjanis · 04-05-2007, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by texgirl

CG, I know the usual thing on these boards is to trash psychiatrists, so many have had our trust broken by being put on meds in the first place or, when we try to come off them, being told our w/d symptoms are all in our heads.

So true. We went through numerous psychiatrists... my daughter now has one to support what she needs in regards to education. She provides talk therapy instead of prescribing medications.

These docs are few and far between.

eileen · 04-05-2007, 09:44 AM

Tammy, you will feel better, like Rita said. You are still in Paxil withdrawal and that is what you are feeling.
My advice with psychiatrists is don't let him talk down to you. You are looking for help and he is supposed to meet you at your level.
Ask him if he knows about Paxil Withdrawal, if he does he might be able to help you.
If you don't want meds tell him and be firm if he tries to push.
I'm hoping he will be a good one who will do therapy with you and help you through.
Good Luck,
eileen

04-05-2007, 07:56 AM	#1
canadiangirl Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: canada Posts: 149	first time going to a psychiatrist what should i expect guys...mydoctor realizes its outta his league how i have been feeling with the withdrawal and switching meds...i just cant seem to stabilize and i am lost on what to do next..i think the c\t really messed me up...Tammy __________________ started paxil 6 years ago 10mg2000 increased 20mg 2002\increased 30 mg 200\increased 40mg feb2006 cold turkey aug2006 back to 10 mg sept 2006for a week\ 20mg for 2 weeks sept2006 30 mg oct 2006(hopefully not for long) 20mg oct 20 2006 15 mg dec10,2006 12.5mg jan15 2007 10 mg...feb7 2007 now started 10 mg of celexa on feb 12(no more Paxil)trying to stabilze and having a hard time 20 mg of celexa on march 27 40mg of celexa april 30

04-05-2007, 08:08 AM	#2
rdjanis "has a lavender scented keyboard" Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 22,238	Re: first time going to a psychiatrist I'm going to say what is on my mind here. The first thing is that switching to another medication to ease paxil withdrawal does not work for the majority of people. The only thing to ease paxil withdrawal is paxil, and a proper wean to come off. It is not easy for long time users for sure, worse when someone CT or rapidly weans off. The psychiatrist will most probably tell you that this couldn't be withdrawal, that you require medication. He/she will most probably take you off celexa and put you on a different anti depressant and add an anti psychotic to the mix. Read the threads here of others experiences, go into the appointment informed. __________________ Rita

04-05-2007, 08:21 AM	#3
canadiangirl Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: canada Posts: 149	Re: first time going to a psychiatrist i will...i dont want more meds ...i cant even work right now...my balance and walk is all off...i cant take any thing having to do with fish( oils ) want to try omega 3 but anything i find has fish oil in it..i cant feel off balance all the time...my dr ran all kinds of blood work and there is nothing...i am getting so frustrated feeling like this...Tammy __________________ started paxil 6 years ago 10mg2000 increased 20mg 2002\increased 30 mg 200\increased 40mg feb2006 cold turkey aug2006 back to 10 mg sept 2006for a week\ 20mg for 2 weeks sept2006 30 mg oct 2006(hopefully not for long) 20mg oct 20 2006 15 mg dec10,2006 12.5mg jan15 2007 10 mg...feb7 2007 now started 10 mg of celexa on feb 12(no more Paxil)trying to stabilze and having a hard time 20 mg of celexa on march 27 40mg of celexa april 30

04-05-2007, 08:45 AM	#4
rdjanis "has a lavender scented keyboard" Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 22,238	Re: first time going to a psychiatrist I understand your frustration... One day at a time is all you can do, it really does get better. __________________ Rita

04-05-2007, 09:04 AM	#5
texgirl The original" F$%^you "gal, from the cranky corner! Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,977	Re: first time going to a psychiatrist CG, I know the usual thing on these boards is to trash psychiatrists, so many have had our trust broken by being put on meds in the first place or, when we try to come off them, being told our w/d symptoms are all in our heads. It happened to me, too. But I hung tough until I found a really good guy, one who supports my being med-free and is working with me to taper really, really slowly off Klonopin. (I did the Paxil taper last year, too fast, on my own.) It helps a lot to know what you expect from the doc beforehand. Write it down if you have to. My therapist suggested I tell him I was looking for a "friendly ally" to help me become drug-free. And be prepared to stand firm. Outside a hospital, nobody can force you take a drug you really, truly don't want. I can't do fish oil either, neither can Kim/Katesmom. It makes me feel like I'm climbing the walls. The supplements, like the meds, are a totally individual thing. Very, very good luck to you. __________________ Completely free from psychiatry since 8/5/07 If we are fools enough to remain at the mercy of the people who want to sell us happiness, it will be impossible for us to ever be content with anything. How would they profit if we became content? (Thomas Merton)

04-05-2007, 09:23 AM	#6
canadiangirl Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: canada Posts: 149	Re: first time going to a psychiatrist thx rita and texgirl...i cant believe how strong everyone isout here..i know when we are having a hard day we dont feel really strong but if you look in hind sight we really are...you guys are amazing out here...Tammy __________________ started paxil 6 years ago 10mg2000 increased 20mg 2002\increased 30 mg 200\increased 40mg feb2006 cold turkey aug2006 back to 10 mg sept 2006for a week\ 20mg for 2 weeks sept2006 30 mg oct 2006(hopefully not for long) 20mg oct 20 2006 15 mg dec10,2006 12.5mg jan15 2007 10 mg...feb7 2007 now started 10 mg of celexa on feb 12(no more Paxil)trying to stabilze and having a hard time 20 mg of celexa on march 27 40mg of celexa april 30

04-05-2007, 09:44 AM	#8
eileen Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 9,272	Re: first time going to a psychiatrist Tammy, you will feel better, like Rita said. You are still in Paxil withdrawal and that is what you are feeling. My advice with psychiatrists is don't let him talk down to you. You are looking for help and he is supposed to meet you at your level. Ask him if he knows about Paxil Withdrawal, if he does he might be able to help you. If you don't want meds tell him and be firm if he tries to push. I'm hoping he will be a good one who will do therapy with you and help you through. Good Luck, eileen __________________ June 13/07-reducing by .05mg. every four weeks to present. October 29/08-Paxil Free 2006-Cut Trazodone from 150mg to 100mg. Sept 07/09- Trazodone 75mg. Started this journey of horror with AD's in 1994, Put on Paxil 30 mg in Feb/1995 I will survive!

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