Posted by ZeeZee on February 19, 2003, at 9:20:09
In reply to Re: Jackster - How are you doing? » ZeeZee, posted by Jackster on February 19, 2003, at 3:30:32
Hi Jackie
It' always a pleasure to hear from you.
To answer your question about agoraphobia. No I wasn't experiencing this when I married (which was 24 years ago!), but it did rear its ugly head during my pregnancy with my son who is now 19. The panic and agoraphobia started after severe postpartum OCD and anxiety about 3 years later. Although, my anxiety dates back to early childhood.
Soooo, that's about 17 years worth of experience with it and right now I'm at my worst. It's more of an issue than the panic, if that makes any sense.Getting married is a BIG deal and a wedding is very stressful (is this your first?). Get yourself well first so you can fully enjoy it and have good memories of the day. There's no rush, again, I'm sure you've selected someone who is understanding of your problem and I'm sure will be patient with you. My husband is very understanding, has experienced this to a small degree himself at times, and is truly my best friend!
I made the switch Monday night, by skipping my dose and taking it Tuesday a.m. I don't know if you read my other post but as the day progressed the "chest rushes, or surges" were getting quite intense. Last night while sitting and watching TV and feeling both sleepy and relaxed I decided to take my blood pressure since I was still having these surges. It was 167/95! I really don't think my b/p has been like this all along, although I do think it's been somewhat higher than usual due to my anxiety over taking the Paxil.
This morning (I stayed home from work and slept in) before taking the Paxil, my b/p is perfectly normal! I wonder if it was the change of time of dose. Did you ever change your time of dose and experience any increase in symptoms?I'm still awakening and don't think this will change it. Since I go back to sleep I guess I can live with it for now. I will ask about the TCA when I speak to my pdoc. I'm afraid though she may yank me off the Paxil if I tell her about the b/p because I get the feeling she's concerned about litigation.
I'm so glad your switching of med's is going more smoothly and you're listening more to yourself. Again, I never fully trust my doctors no matter how wonderful they may be - they all make mistakes and don't live inside our skin!
Hope you continue to have an easier transition.Please keep me posted.
Regards,
ZZ
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