Posted by 4WD on February 20, 2008, at 20:51:02
In reply to ssri's and anxiety, posted by johnj on February 7, 2008, at 14:09:50
> I was hoping to get some info on ssri's. I tried paxil and it was a disaster.
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> I also tried luvox which was not as bad as paxil and it stimulated me and made my sleep problem even worse.
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> I have anxiety and ocd. My question is twofold. What causes the ssri anxiety/jitterness?
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> Would a trial of a different one be of any use? I need to knock out the ocd and not cause more insomina/anxiety. Does ssri anxiety ever get better and how long does it take?
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> Maybe doxepin for ssri anxiety? Thank you so much.
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> johnjHi John,
You're not alone. SSRI's make me more anxious. Paxil in particular sent me into actual panic attacks. I've been on Celexa lately just because I have to be on something but I can definitely tell that my anxiety is greater at 20 mg than at 10.
Marsha
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