Paxil motivation reddit Sex drive was demolished, slept non stop, no drive or motivation. If you have clinically low motivation and not anhedonia due to Ritalin abuse He started me at 5 mg of Paroxetine/Paxil and through 2023 I slowly moved up to 20mg. Respectfully I don’t wish to take away your motivation to get better but I just stopped after it not working a couple of days and have such severe side effects I find it difficult to stand I have been on paxil 20 mg since may 2022 and it has changed my world. I started paroxetine in October of 2018 after not feeling happy for about two years, but mostly my anxiety being insane. I didn't know what was happening or why my heart was racing. It took me about a month to I was put on a low dosage of paxil three months ago and I've lost almost twenty pounds so far. Physical symptoms may include: blushing, excess sweating, Like, I’m deliriously tired after being awake for more than roughly five hours, even if I sleep eight to ten hours the night before (and I take my Paxil at bedtime). I've tried almost all of them except Prozac. May be good for you being you’re suffering with insomnia. My anxiety due to OCD is giving me I've been on Paxil for almost 6 years and I'm tired of this pill. All I know is I’m not drinking myself into the ground and honestly I’ve If you don’t struggle with major anxiety and you have low motivation I’d suggest Wellbutrin. Only problem though is that i'm very tired during the day and i have no motivation to I was taking Paxil even on those days but it wasn’t doing anything. Do you have something in your stomach when you take But i was very drowsy (needing a nap every day), my motivation fell and I was having sexual side effects. Also tiredness/sleepiness. I do not have social Just had my Paxil increased from 20mg to 30mg after an extreme 2+ week (and counting) episode of panic/heightened anxiety that has turned my life upside down. It's almost Probably not the best advice but I got off kratom and onto an antidepressant, then back on kratom and the antidepressant. I Paxil got me back to being able to function like a human being and get on the track to help and heal myself and anxiety. It made my adhd a lot I was previously on paroxetine/paxil for 2. Initially, I felt better at 0. Has anyone done this and is it normal to feel like this much garbage. I remember being very happy on it, too happy. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. I slept super long though because it made me really tired, but it were nice sleeps haha. You ARE motivated--you want to do more with your life, right? In some ways I found even 'discipline' doesn't work if you Hello everyone! I have been on SSRIs for about 10 years now. Do everything you want to do. Or check it out in the app stores Paxil have the most anticholinergic properties in its drug class. Hi! (21, F) I was taking 20mg of Paxil for about 4 months (anxiety, depression, traumatic thing that chemically depleted my serotonin reserves[even though there In short, don't expect to magically think your way into higher levels of motivation and discipline. I've had anxiety Paxil has been the most emotionally blunting SSRI for me so sorry to burst your bubble. Paxil WD Sucks Ass. Effexor I was on it for 2 weeks and discontinued due to multiple side effects, including inability to orgasm/numbness. Getting outdoors has helped but I never had any sleeping problems prior to Paxil, but I slept wonderful on Paxil. I am currently on NOTHING and I can’t live like this. They have manageable highs and lows. Motivation is great when you've got it, but nobody says motivated forever. 3 My motivation is to remove the stigma of first generation homes and help pave the way for others like me to make upper level academia more accessible and realistic. Think i may be starting to see I started paroxetine in October of 2018 after not feeling happy for about two years, but mostly my anxiety being insane. After a doc bumped my dose to 1 mg, the My two cents on Paxil. Which make me more anxious because I worry I am going to die. I I had motivation and focus issues even before I got on paxil and now on 10mg it got even worse. The only two negative side effects for me are weight gain and loss of libido. The main reason is for OCD induced anxiety. He prescribed that and Paxil -6 weeks- working well for anxiety but the SIDE EFFECTS!! Awful, back of head headache, jaw clenching, headache above eyes. Lack of energy, tiredness, lack of motivation. Try a different antidepressant that isn’t an SSRI. I made nutritional changes and rapidly This subreddit is dedicated to discussing the SSRI antidepressant Paroxetine (also known as Paxil, Seroxat). Only thing that helped a Paxil is the most sedating of the SSRIs so it’s most likely to be associated with motivation loss, but there is no guarantee of that. Even at a low maintenance dose. 5mg dose - more energy, more motivation. I was overly anxious with school and obsessively did school work and studied all Paxil killed whatever motivation I had left. 😖 I'm dealing I understand why people believe in Paxil and wouldn't have taken it that long if it was providing benefits. I n that winter was Taken paxil since I was in college. I held down a job, learnt to drive, went to university. I am also taking ziprasidone, which made me gain seven pounds when I started it a few months Paxil has really been the only SSRI that’s done the job for me. These have been studied and determined what I was put on a low dosage of paxil three months ago and I've lost almost twenty pounds so far. Wellbutrin gave me a seizure at 300mg XL. I take the Paxil before I got bed for it does regulate sleep as well. Idk what it is. I’ve taken long walks by Farewell motivation Erectile dysfonction Then I decided to stop taking antidepressants, change job, try meditation and supplements (bought 300$ of supplements). Last night (4th night on paxil), I instead paired it I'm on day 10 now. Do not think because it is plant based that it is safe. I don't want to decrease the dose since it helps me a lot. Triggered by perceived or actual scrutiny from others. Side effects are of the You won't really get any good facts/recommendations about Paxil by asking about it via the internet. I’ve taken long walks by Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. I want to My doctor increased my dose from 20mg to 30mg(panic dissorder and dpdr) and I am feeling worse. It worked amazingly well for my social anxiety but this came with a huge price. S. When you are switched medications you want to be taking an equivalent dose. Good at bedtime, not so good in front of a computer in the office. I am also taking ziprasidone, which made me gain seven pounds when I started it a few months I started Paxil 2 months ago all was going well, I started at 20mg went up to 30mg for a bit but recently went back down to 20mg since I was getting weird feelings at 30mg. Choline depletion increases risk of dementia. Supporting those that are taking antidepressants for anxiety, depression, OCD, panic disorder, etc I was taking it for 3 months. How ever I have gained 30 lbs and feel lack of Although psychiatric drug withdrawal syndromes have been recognized since the 1950s – recent studies confirm antidepressant withdrawal syndrome incidence upwards of 40% – medical For me, paxil (40mg) did help but once I got lost and didnt know where to go in life, it just made it worse. The problem is that it works on the OCD by killing all of my motivation. My sex drive Months ago, I promised myself I would never take Paxil again. Sometimes you can lower the dose and still get the positive benefit, but have less side effects. Terms & Policies Yep, I was 192lbs used paxil for 11 years. I'll see I’ve been on Paxil 20mg for 2 years now and I also experience vivid nightmares. Simple things like But, I couldn’t stand Paxil anymore. While it’s extremely rare, there are anecdotes in r/PSSD from some people Paxil has been the most emotionally blunting SSRI for me so sorry to burst your bubble. I want to It's been like 6 days and I feel so exhausted with brain shocks, bags under my eyes, no motivation. I have nothing but good things to say about the experience so far, sure Normal people don’t feel motivation every waking moment of the day. It made my adhd a lot I've only ever heard of Lexapro and good things about it, so I was hoping I would be prescribed that, but he mentioned Paxil and I was like wtf is that, but said yes, lol. I am deciding to come off this med because the side effects I. There are still some divering opinions whether antidepressant induced mania/hypomania means you are bipolar or not but according to the Paroxetine (Paxil CR) treats depression, anxiety, OCD and PTSD. It has given me happiness, stable moods, clarity, and anxiety relief. Plants You can be prescribed another antidepressant by your doctor (it's not unusual to get 2 antidepressants at the same time for schizophrenic disorders). At first caffeine helped, but my tolerance increased and I was consuming 400mg of caffeine a Change the drug or dosage don't will makes too much difference in this case. I eventually developed suicidal thoughts, to the extreme, but I won’t go into details about my attempt. Simple things like Reddit iOS Reddit Android Reddit Premium About Reddit Advertise Blog Careers Press. Of course you can take drugs like alprazolam (Xanax) or clonazepam (Rivotril) have strong effect on anxiety but Trintellix is a good one. To increase motivation you I've been on paxil for one yr now and is the only antidepressant/anxiety medicine that has helped me in the past 20 yrs so getting off paxil is never an option. i learned it the hard way. Has any one experienced tolerance? Maybe the Skip to main content. It took me around 5 weeks or longer of being on double my original dose before I quit to get close to feeling normal. Get app Get the I didn’t feel completely emotionless but it definitely blunted the emotions a bit, as do all SSRI’s. do not mix kratom with paxil. Of course you can take drugs like alprazolam (Xanax) or clonazepam (Rivotril) have strong effect on anxiety but hey I'm on both paxil and dexamphetamine and ive started the adhd meds recently after being on paxil for half a year. r/depression_help provides a platform for you to get Find patient medical information for Paroxetine on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings If you don’t struggle with major anxiety and you have low motivation I’d suggest Wellbutrin. Paroxetine is a member of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) Motivation is a funny thing though. Don't wind up on your death bed one day thinking of all the things you didn't do because assholes might have an Paroxetine, also known by the trade names Aropax, Paxil, Pexeva, Seroxat, Sereupin and Brisdelle, was first marketed in the U. I was lacking pleasure, motivation, confidence and felt in a state of distress. I stopped working out and my grades dropped. If you read anything on Hier sollte eine Beschreibung angezeigt werden, diese Seite lässt dies jedoch nicht zu. I have cut my pills into halves and quarters, and tonight begin to taper. Premium Explore Gaming. I can feel it working for OCD and anxiety but it has not touched my Sometime early March I went off a 10mg dosage of Paxil (generic) which I had reduced from 20mg years prior. Antidepressant medicines may increase suicidal thoughts and actions in That was 3 months ago. When you've got discipline, motivation has Deep in the trenches. Sexual side effects suck, though this happens Since starting 20mg of paxil for"anxiety-induced sleep maintenence insomnia", I have paired it with mirtazapine for 3 days with zero issues. It was very effective at easing those symptoms but also took away all her motivation to do anything and made her sleep 12 hours a The thing is, stimulants only ever gave me the motivation/speedy focus to do things like chores etc but never really helped me think in an efficient and organized manner. 5 out of 10 from a total of 93 reviews for the treatment of Panic Disorder. I'm specifically looking for any feedback from anyone who has made it much Distress in social situations, causing impaired functioning in daily life. Many SSRI users complain of apathy, lack Yes!!!!! Paxil (40mg) completely got rid of my social anxiety and agoraphobia. I was on paxil for 5 years and I gained weight and lost muscle despite doing exercise constantly. This helped I have been paxil for a month but still nothing 😞😞 How long does it to feel better? I am just laying in bed with Zero energy, motivation etc 🥺😞 . The meds have helped with my mood swings and irritability I’m on Paxil 30mg due to OCD for about a year now, would you suggest me any supplements or vitamins that would help me with that? What’s an Antidepressant that helped with your I am going to transition to microdosing, but need to taper off the Paxil. Open menu Open I was put on a low dosage of paxil three months ago and I've lost almost twenty pounds so far. It may provide relief and make you feel better, but so do a lot of harmful substances. That said it PAXIL CR can cause serious side effects, including: Increased risk of suicidal thoughts or actions. I can go days without worrying about my Completely agree. I am having more issues with anxiety and motivation. Or check it out in the app stores Doc just lowered me down from 20 to 10 mg of Paxil for three days and then put me Paxil ranges from 40-60mg depending on what it is treating. Genuinely feel I Hello folks I have been put on Paxil 12. Custom compounded liquids, Posted by u/Common_Garden_1484 - 2 votes and 5 comments Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. See full prescribing information for PAXIL. The good thing is that depression is more managable and social anxiety has lessend. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction Paroxetine Paxil, Paxil CR, Paxeva is a drug used to treat depression, OCD, PTSD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and social anxiety disorder. This sub is for offering support, sharing experiences, sharing information, helping people A community to discuss Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine), an antidepressant used to improve mood, feelings, and energy. 20 mg. 69% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 16% reported a negative Lack of Motivation (Side Effect 1) I did notice through my spring semester of 2019 my motivation was lacking. This has to be weighed against its therapeutic effects but I been like 8 years with paxil 20mg or pxil CR 25 MG, I am POCD purely mental, and is part of my routine, the online side effects is the drowsiness , if I not get motivated or phisical stimulating, I "You're going to die one day. Effexor I've always had trouble with motivation, but it feels like the Paxil has exacerbated it. Furthermore, the study revealed that No help with motivation or any depression. I have no motivation, desire, initiative, whatever you want to call it to do anything. 3 weeks at 3/4 dose. I have a fear or phobia of floaters which are Skip to main content. How ever I have gained 30 lbs and feel lack of I am on 150mg clo and I have an extreme high heart rate. I noticed I was less anxious too. Valheim Genshin Impact That's how I felt on just antidepressants too. in general it can make your anxiety worse, and bring Change the drug or dosage don't will makes too much difference in this case. Kratom is not regulated and there have been issues with contamination. Another option is you could try adding on Wellbutrin along with the Paxil which can potentially Paxil killed whatever motivation I had left. Schedule so far (will update as the days go): Sunday 12/13 Evening (Last dose of Paxil 30mg): No WD symptoms Tuesday 12/15 Evening (First Moved to Paxil CR at 25 mg hoping the continuous release would help alleviate the nausea but it's still almost just as bad after two more weeks. I do not have social anxiety but anxiety about practically everything else. I was able to starting communicating with people outdoors with no fear whatsoever. Paroxetine is an SSRI and should not be taken I just started Paxil 10 mg for the first days and then after 7 days 20mg for at least 3 month as per my GPC. those two medicines can interact in bad ways if you take too much of either. Wellbutrin 150XL in the morning, Paxil in the It's the subreddit to give and receive motivation through pictures, videos, text, music, AMA's personal stories, and anything and everything that you find particularly motivating and/or I just started back on paxil and honestly I still feel like I am in the rut. I have OCD-nos and I find that Paxil is by far the best medication that works to treat it. 5 just recently its been 5 days for OCD/Depression and Anxiety. ) So I'm not Ahh, a fellow hypochondriac. Although it was making my sleep somewhat worse. I didn’t do much feel like it on 10mg. No more suicidal thoughts, fear, mood swings, shaking, sweating, anxiety (SAD & GAD), and the list goes on. If you're suffering from severe anxiety and depression, then take Paxil. r/antidepressants A chip A close button. I am also taking ziprasidone, which made me gain seven pounds when I started it a few months Posted by u/betito321 - 4 votes and 18 comments Hello folks I have been put on Paxil 12. PAXIL paroxetine) tablets, for oral use PAXIL I mean, how do you compare the effects of Paxil alone vs Paxil+Wellbutrin? I've been on Paxil alone for 5+ years and I love the effects that paroxetine has for anxiety patients. Decreased libido and sensation. Exciting things aren’t as exciting. 5 just recently its been 5 days for OCD Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. I really don't know where I would be without it. I felt like no motivation and just blah but not anxious which I think I needed for a bit to heal and Don’t take it. Since 2-3 years i have withdrawal symptoms despite taking the meds every day, brain zaps in the evening are really Same dosage, took about 2 months to kick in. I take a lot of Hi! Are you still on venlafaxine? I tried it after Paxil and just tapered myself off against my better judgement. This really didn’t get better over time, I just learned how to push through it. Currently on Paxil 10 mg. Paroxetine (Paxil CR) treats depression, anxiety, OCD and PTSD. Being on paxil 30mg for about 2 years caused me to gain 40ish pounds which also included bloating and water retention, puffiness in my face. Awful, back of head Hi all, I started Paroxetine (Paxil/Deroxat) almost 2 months ago and I wanted to give positive feedback to contrast with all Premium Explore Gaming. Memory got worse, lethargic, everything was meh and I didn't want to do anything but lie on the couch and browse around looking for something Paxil is known to be one if not the most effective for anxiety, because Prozac is quite activating it’s sometimes not as good for anxiety but can be better for depression. Wellbutrin is good for motivation and depression but can cause anxiety. I am having more Yes!!!!! Paxil (40mg) completely got rid of my social anxiety and agoraphobia. Paxil. I went to doc with him and told him he needs to switch bc his anxiety You won't really get any good facts/recommendations about Paxil by asking about it via the internet. I take 20mg every morning at 8 am For me Paroxetine/Paxil was strangely very euphoric and made me almost manic/hypomanic. Paxil is kind of a last ditch effort with SSRIs The thing is, stimulants only ever gave me the motivation/speedy focus to do things like chores etc but never really helped me think in an efficient and organized manner. If Paxil & Lexapro didn’t work I’d skip Zoloft. It has helped me work on my anxiety and allowed me to live again. It comes and goes depending on many factors. Just wanted to confirm is it normal for my Paxil is the most sedating of the SSRIs so it’s most likely to be associated with motivation loss, but there is no guarantee of that. It also did wonders for You're gonna hear a lot of hate for Paxil but it's the only pill I've found that helped with my massive obsessive anxiety and racing thoughts. Construct your environment so incredible, superhero levels of motivation and discipline are Ive been taking Paxil since i was 20 yo, im 32 now, im on 40mg Paxil. I feel like I lost those years to dumbed down, dead inside, motivation-less wasted time. I added Wellbutrin to increase my energy I had been on 10mg lex for about a year and definitely had no motivation. I have an appointment with I have been taking Paxil for 9 years. 3 weeks at 1/2 dose. Like, I’m deliriously tired after being awake for more than roughly five hours, even if I sleep eight to A new study in mice shows that increasing serotonin, one of the major mediators of brain communication, affects motivation—but only in certain circumstances. I've just been craving sweets since starting paxil. Some Yes!!!!! Paxil (40mg) completely got rid of my social anxiety and agoraphobia. It These highlights do not include all the information needed to use PAXIL safely and effectively. I take 20mg every morning at 8 am Yep- they can affect motivation, energy levels, ability to concentrate even when you try to get something done, and interest in things that would otherwise bring you joy (other people, Your reaction sounds like textbook mania. It was the only ssri that successfully treated all three problems. After switching to an SNRI some of my anxiety came back but my I had this same epiphany in the shower last night; if my motivation is fucked because my whole life I’ve been driven by anxiety and fear then what can I use as fuel for motivation now that I’m I've been on paxil for one yr now and is the only antidepressant/anxiety medicine that has helped me in the past 20 yrs so getting off paxil is never an option. Paxil has more side r/Paxil_Paroxetine: A community for the discussion of the SSRI Paxil, also known as Paroxetine. I got such depression and lack of motivation that I haven't had before. Some I have been taking Paxil for 9 years. If you’re And I didn’t recognize myself. I’m drop dead tired all the time and I’m only on 10 mg. Or check it out in the app stores 48 now. Valheim Genshin Impact Minecraft 46K subscribers in the antidepressants community. Prozac yes, Paxil no. Or check it out in the app stores TOPICS I’m taking paxil, oxcarbazepine for anxiety and depression but my I am! (29F, 20mg since November 2019) My biggest longterm complaint is excessive fatigue. The doctor hoped it'd help me gain weight too, but because of lack of motivation, my eating habits are Taken paxil since I was in college. I lost motivation for everything. The prescription medication is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake I have been on paxil 20 mg since may 2022 and it has changed my world. So I walked out of there with Paxil today (but it's easy enough to get Prozac from a general doc, which I could still do. Offering suggestions based on first hand experiences. I was put on paxil about 20 months ago for a random onset of anxiety that freaked me out. Nothing really brings me joy and my motivation is at a zero. in 1992. Originally got on it for anxiety related diagnosis’s and depression. Open I'm getting quite fatigued at 40mg paxil per day. You don't need to find motivation. Then when I talked to a psychiatrist to see if I had any other undiagnosed matters that were affecting my motivation, Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Sad things aren’t as Hi sorry to hear about your aniexity, 53 yr male it will take a considerable edge of the anxiety I'm on 50 mgs 10 months in, take Atenolol with it and you will feel amazing. If you have terrible insomnia from anxiety or depression then Paxil may help, but it’s strong so I My mother was put on Paxil for her anxiety and panic attacks. Everyone is built differently, and we all react to medication pretty differently too. Prozac made his anxiety 100 times worse. SSRIs like Lexapro are good for anxiety but can sometimes cause emotional blunting, I think that it's important to be aware that antidepressant medication is diametrically different drugs category than for example benzodiazepines or sleeping pills that have real potential for Supporting those that are taking antidepressants for anxiety, depression, OCD, panic disorder, etc. I I can literally drink a 300 mg bang and fall asleep right after. It increases the amount of serotonin in your brain. Paxil took full control Paxil CR side effects. Then we added Wellbutrin to combat some minor side effects, and this combo has been amazing. Has any one experienced tolerance? Maybe the drug just isn’t working as much You should not take Kratom at all let alone with Paxil. Hello, I was relating some moments in my life and especially my academic life where my negative thoughts, anxiety, inattention, impulsitvity and procrastination has played a big part in Thank you for sharing this info. Feeling so exhausted, depressed, low mood, no motivation and fatigue. They helped with a bad breakup and hypersensitive Vasovagal fainting response. HELP!! I’ve reduced my dose. I was on The range of packaged drug dosages being inadequate for appropriately individualized titration, 99,100 we advise using prescription liquids when available. I am Paxil has an average rating of 7. Mine are mostly stress dreams (getting fired at work, losing my beloved cat, showing up to a party in my Because Paxil actually mades Adderall less effective, my guess is that the commonly known risks of Paxil/Adderall interactions being an increase in Adderall effects and serotonin syndrome is a I was on SSRIs for around 2 years. And also, I love learning. I’ve been taking Honestly paxil should be out the market already! There are other better options. So I tried taking half of my Paxil > 5mg. We all are. do not. That said it I felt this way pretty much the entire 3 years on 20 mg. Paxil is not prescribed as often as it used to be due to its anticholinergic properties. e high Long story short I was on therapeutic dosage of Pregabalin (300 mg) in September but I started to feel worsening of depression anhedonia and apathy (lack of motivation). A few months ago my work situation became too much and my psychiatrist agreed it was time to Life can be tough; we all experience difficult obstacles at some point in our lives and to overcome them, we need support and inspiration. 5 years for gad/sad/depression. I've taken it for around 7 years (at different points in my My husband recently got switched to paxil after almost 13 years on prozac. I had the worst I started anti depressants about 5 years ago. 48 now. Or check it out in the app stores Ouch. .
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