everything feels frantic at the moment

julieannboo · 02-15-2012, 07:47 AM

eveything i seem to do seems to be like i am in rush.

my mind is going a million miles an hour - i am not fully listening to peoples conversations.

concentration is shot.

it all rush, rush, rush.

strange.

iwantpeace · 02-15-2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by julieannboo

eveything i seem to do seems to be like i am in rush.

my mind is going a million miles an hour - i am not fully listening to peoples conversations.

concentration is shot.

it all rush, rush, rush.

strange.

Hiya, it's probably just anxiety creeping up, try not to worry about it or over-think it.

I think it's important to also remember that 'non SSRI' (I have no idea what the call them lol) people also have 'good' days and 'bad' days. Days when they are alert and focused and other days when they can't concentrate for the life of them.

Don't think of it as strange, try to think of it as 'normal' and not let it get to you

Have a good day!!!!!!

L

julieannboo · 02-15-2012, 08:03 AM

thanks - you too! x

rangerNY · 02-15-2012, 08:20 AM

Think of it as an opportunity to slow things down and learn some new skills. During my worst, I went from multitasking machine to actually writing down tasks and breaking them down into steps. I had to work hard to complete one thing at a time to get through the day. That experience actually has come back to help me in terms of being more organized for the last 5 years.

Embrace it a bit, and make some lemonade!

Brassmonkey · 02-15-2012, 11:17 AM

Julieann-- When I catch my slef moving "mach" speed, I slam on the breaks. I stop everything and stand stock still and tell my slef "you're moving too fast, just slow down, there is no need to rush." then I take a deep breath or two, relax my arms and back and proceed at a consciencely slower speed. With practice it works pretty good.

But as long as your in the mood, why not get a few things done.LOL

Hope you have a calm afternoon.

miriza · 02-15-2012, 11:35 AM

Maybe some hypomania? Just breathe and try to consciously take things slow.

aberdeen · 02-15-2012, 02:40 PM

Do you have ADD? I do, and that describes me almost everyday. I have to take deep breaths and purposely tell myself to slow down. It's probably a w/d effect and will pass!

julieannboo · 02-16-2012, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by aberdeen

Do you have ADD? I do, and that describes me almost everyday. I have to take deep breaths and purposely tell myself to slow down. It's probably a w/d effect and will pass!

no i dont have ADD.

probably just withdrawal.

NoRx4me · 02-16-2012, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by julieannboo

eveything i seem to do seems to be like i am in rush.

my mind is going a million miles an hour - i am not fully listening to peoples conversations.

concentration is shot.

it all rush, rush, rush.

strange.

I feel like that is how I lived the 13 years on meds. The last 6 months or so on meds was the worst. Prior to that, it creeped up on me and I didn't even realize it wasn't normal.

Since many side effects can also be withdrawal effects, I think it's safe to assume this is withdrawal related and will subside. Of course, check your caffiene intake and things like that to see if there's anything you could change to lessen the symptoms.

Hang in there.

julieannboo · 02-16-2012, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by NoRx4me

I feel like that is how I lived the 13 years on meds. The last 6 months or so on meds was the worst. Prior to that, it creeped up on me and I didn't even realize it wasn't normal.

Since many side effects can also be withdrawal effects, I think it's safe to assume this is withdrawal related and will subside. Of course, check your caffiene intake and things like that to see if there's anything you could change to lessen the symptoms.

Hang in there.

thanks. i have been eating alot chocolate the past few days.

02-15-2012, 07:47 AM	#1
julieannboo Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,395	everything feels frantic at the moment eveything i seem to do seems to be like i am in rush. my mind is going a million miles an hour - i am not fully listening to peoples conversations. concentration is shot. it all rush, rush, rush. strange. __________________ Paxil History: 20mg - April 1997 0mg - Summer 1998 30mg - October 1999 20mg - October 2002 - July 2011 20mg to 10mg - July 2011 - March 2012 (10% taper) CRASHED when i got to 5.2mg Back on 10mg - STAYING HERE FOR TIME BEING.

02-15-2012, 08:03 AM	#3
julieannboo Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,395	Re: everything feels frantic at the moment thanks - you too! x __________________ Paxil History: 20mg - April 1997 0mg - Summer 1998 30mg - October 1999 20mg - October 2002 - July 2011 20mg to 10mg - July 2011 - March 2012 (10% taper) CRASHED when i got to 5.2mg Back on 10mg - STAYING HERE FOR TIME BEING.

02-15-2012, 08:20 AM	#4
rangerNY Wax on. Wax off. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,043	Re: everything feels frantic at the moment Think of it as an opportunity to slow things down and learn some new skills. During my worst, I went from multitasking machine to actually writing down tasks and breaking them down into steps. I had to work hard to complete one thing at a time to get through the day. That experience actually has come back to help me in terms of being more organized for the last 5 years. Embrace it a bit, and make some lemonade! __________________ - Drew Paxil free since September 2005.

02-15-2012, 11:17 AM	#5
Brassmonkey Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California Posts: 2,012	Re: everything feels frantic at the moment Julieann-- When I catch my slef moving "mach" speed, I slam on the breaks. I stop everything and stand stock still and tell my slef "you're moving too fast, just slow down, there is no need to rush." then I take a deep breath or two, relax my arms and back and proceed at a consciencely slower speed. With practice it works pretty good. But as long as your in the mood, why not get a few things done.LOL Hope you have a calm afternoon. __________________ AKA Tom 1994 started 20mg Paxil 1999 updosed to 30mg 2005 updosed to 40mg 2010 started not to work very well 09/2011 CTed from 15oz vodka a night 09/2011 dropped to 36mg 06/2012 dropped to 19mg (past halfway point) 08/2012 dropped to 17.1mg 09/2012 dropped to 15.2mg 11/2012 dropped to 13.8mg 12/2012 dropped to 12.4mg 01/2013 dropped to 11.1mg 03/2013 dropped to 10.0mg

02-15-2012, 11:35 AM	#6
miriza Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,566	Re: everything feels frantic at the moment Maybe some hypomania? Just breathe and try to consciously take things slow. __________________ Poly-drugged since May 2011 (14 meds in 4 months-paradox. reactions to all). From mild anxiety to almost psychosis on meds. IT IS THE MEDS, NOT ME! Elavil: 75 mg -> 37.5 (12d) Imipramine: 37.5 mg -> 0 (1 mo,10/08/11): akathisia! 5 mg -> 0 (1 mo,11/29/11) Now in w/d hell and missing my old self. Please go to http://www.askapatient.com and leave a review of your med(s) and w/d experience.

02-15-2012, 02:40 PM	#7
aberdeen Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,892	Re: everything feels frantic at the moment Do you have ADD? I do, and that describes me almost everyday. I have to take deep breaths and purposely tell myself to slow down. It's probably a w/d effect and will pass! __________________ *2 Timothy 1:7: "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."* 2005-2010 Effexor XR 112.5mg-262.5mg for PPD Dec 2010 Poop-out and rapid 3 month wean. Off Effexor March 2011 Hell started 1 month later-tried 3 other meds to deal with w/d nothing worked. . Now tapering from 20mg Paxil (still recovering from Effexor w/d) Oct'11 to Nov '12 20mg-10mg Mar 5/13- 9mg Apr 12/13-8.1mg May 5/13-7.3mg

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