| Does Paxil?
Posted: 6/23/2006 10:21:38 PM | | Go look it up at www.webmd.com.. I thought they was going to take Paxil off the market?? I am pretty sure I seen an ad in a paper about the side effects of Paxil. | |
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Posted: 6/26/2006 8:26:44 PM | | i used to be on zoloft, but it made me really agressive and i got charged with assault causing bodily harm, good reason, guy hit girl, i stomped him. problem being i blacked out and don't even remember doing it | |
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| Does Paxil?
Posted: 6/26/2006 10:30:55 PM | Here's some info. regarding psychiatric drugs.
http://psychrights.org/Research/Digest/TheBrain/NoChemicalImbalances.htm | |
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| Does Paxil?
Posted: 6/26/2006 11:59:09 PM | Depression is a disease, it's not something one can talk themselves out of feeling.
Depression not caused by structural damage to the brain but caused by chemical imbalances most certainy can respond to various cognative therapy's. The only reason that drugs are used much more often is that they are more convenient and less expensive than the talk therapies. And yes sometimes they can be more effective than the talk therapies.
an example of thought changing the chemistry of the body is a man getting an erection. Pure thought caused the body chemistry to change and release chemicals into the bllod stream that constrict bllod vessels in the penis. The body is not as simple as one may think.
The body/mind connection is widely recognized in Eastern cultures.
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| Does Paxil?
Posted: 6/27/2006 12:16:39 AM |
Does Paxil (the psychotropic drug that is for depression and anxiety) prevent you from being able to fall in love, or develop strong feelings for someone?
The girl I am dating is on it, just curious.
You are on the Net dude... It's Called Research... Go Find Out... | |
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Posted: 6/27/2006 12:29:10 AM | That is absolutely ridiculous. I am married to a man who takes Paxil and has for years and he doesn't not love me because of Paxil. He loves me very much! Our sex life suffers a little only because it can slow down your libido but otherwise it should actually help.
If she is having problems like that she should go back and tell her psychiatrist what is going on. There are many other drugs more suitable for women.
Hope that helps! | |
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Posted: 6/27/2006 12:33:51 AM | Actually this person is right about the no orgasms or the "it takes forever orgasm" But that is one of the many side effects. When you take these wonderful psychiatric drugs you have to way the pros and the cons. At least my husband isn't a walking zombie with Paxil as he has been with other psychiatric drugs.
It just makes our lives better. But the sex is frustrating at times. | |
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Posted: 6/29/2006 7:31:01 AM | Ok paxil will affect each of us differently.
For me I didnt stop feeling new feelings but it sure did help to stop the depression and anxiety accompanied with the ex husband.
Some people on it can become almost lifeless, I became a new person able to deal with life.
I am afraid maybe her ablility of feeling emotions is being affected . That us too bad for both of you. I got off paxil and have changed to something else , I am able to cry now and feel almost normal but under control.
You want more info contact me , can answer what questions you may need to ask.
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Posted: 6/29/2006 10:46:51 AM | | I just went off Paxil cold turkey. It's screwing with my Lipo6 and I heard it gives you gyno. | |
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Posted: 6/29/2006 10:40:15 PM | | I hear the withdrawal is pretty bad | |
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Posted: 6/29/2006 10:54:57 PM | Not in the least. And definantly it does not affect my sexual appetites. Just ask my bf. It all depends on her other medical complications and her personality type and her mental disorder. Just ask her, how has it affected her past relationships. | |
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Posted: 6/30/2006 12:15:54 AM | | Yea the withdrawal from Zofloft can be really bad too on the higher doses. | |
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Posted: 6/30/2006 5:27:50 AM | | I have a friend who i worked with that was on it. I say 'worked' cuz she is now fired! Those things made her so relaxed,,and zombified. She was constantly late for work cuz those pills were just giving her like a 'la la la' kind of feeling and she could never get moving. Paxil may have worked for her depression but it sure slowed her butt down (which downers usually will do anyway). | |
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Posted: 6/30/2006 5:50:59 AM | | Paxil tuned me into a pooping zombie; not a good look for anyone... | |
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Posted: 6/30/2006 6:03:29 AM | | Reply to Message 1. I was on paxil once a long time ago for anxiety and have known people on it. I don't think it affects your emotions such as love but I do know one of it's side effects is decreased sexual drive... if she gets off it be prepared for withdrawl, my sister's withdrawl left her highly moody for about a month she was up and down.. | |
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Posted: 6/30/2006 6:40:22 AM |
Does Paxil (the psychotropic drug that is for depression and anxiety) prevent you from being able to fall in love, or develop strong feelings for someone?
No....But a heardened heart and a narrow minded attitude and outlook can if it is held to and harbored long enough. | |
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Posted: 6/30/2006 7:03:04 AM |
It also inhibits orgasms
The hell it does! But then again, it could be that very little inhibits mine, lol. Geez, I did it so much and so intensely, I'd hurt myself!
Paxil was one of the cleaner anti depressants I took back when I still took meds, and it presented very few negative side effects. | |
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Posted: 6/30/2006 12:46:07 PM | Excellent responses, thank you all. I know a lot of the info that was posted by many, but mostly I was just looking for opinions and real experiances.
Here is a little more info:
We have been dating for about a month and a half now. However we have only seen eachother one time (I know thats not nearly enough, but we talk almost every day and at first it was every day for hours online or on the phone) due to a two hour drive between us.
When we met it was like lightening struck both of us, instant attraction and interest. We had a great time and got a little intoxicated at the bar and she ended up staying the night. Yes we had sex, it was great. The paxil and alcohol mixing did mess with her emotions a bit that night, but I took care of her no prob. I really like her.
So the next day we go to the park and I am holding her hand and we are having fun swinging on the swings and just being playful ect... it was almost a picture perfect date.
She gets back home and we started talking online and everything is fine but she seems just a little to nonchalant about things for my liking. I questioned her about her interest in me and she reaffirmed me that she wants to see me again and is attracted. Ok, good. I came to find out that she started taking paxil to get over the breakup with her Xbf. She has been on it for 7 months. She officially split ways with her Xbf about 3 weeks before I started talking to her. They were on and off for the past 6 months before that. We started researching it online and indeed some people have reported being "non caring zombies" while on it. Somewhere online I saw some info about some doctors saying that it could affect some peoples ability to fall in love. She read all the same stuff I did. After reading all that she told me that she thinks it does make her like that. A non caring zombie. She has said it a few more times during our lengthy conversations since then. She will not get off it because she fears the side effects (which from what I have read, are absolutely terrible, one of the worst to withdraw from).
All seems to be going ok so far, we are going on a small vacation together for the 4rth. I guess I will have to see how things turn out after we spend some more time together. I am used to girls becoming more attached faster, but then we haven't been able to be together either. I guess I am a little frustrated with the situation, and I am thinking that I will keep myself closed off to her for the time being.
So I know what to do and how to handle it, but it is nice to hear what others have to say.
I know it has only been a short period of time that I have known her, but you would think that chatting almost everyday during this time would cause someone to start developing somewhat of an attachment if they really like you and are having fun talking with you. | |
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Posted: 6/30/2006 2:32:18 PM | | In my post above I said I was frustrated, but I am not so much atm. I was more referring to the time at which I posted this topic. I am just going to go with the flow and let things fall where they may. | |
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Posted: 6/30/2006 9:32:41 PM | | No. that's what the paxil is trying to correct. | |
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Posted: 6/30/2006 9:49:52 PM | I've been on it for 4 months now, honestly, it changed my life for the better.
I've been depressed since i was 12-13, and honestly for no reason at all. People need to remember, that the drug helps CHEMICAL IMBALANCES, and isn't there to make you happy.
Depression makes you sad, and uninterested in things, being sad all the time doesn't necessarily mean you're depressed.
So anyway, I started taking them when I realized, from everyone around me, that I was too mechanical, unfeeling, and relied on others far to much for emotional support.
After taking it, 2 weeks later, everything around me was so much better, music was beautiful again, I learned I had lots of friends, my boss was complimenting my newfound enthusiasm.
Side effects, well, I go for hours, and I get the yawns.
one negative side effect, I was on too low of a dose, and my doc didnt monitor me well enough, and after the initial few months, I started feeling the effects of the withdrawl, and had nasty negative depression. I've had my dosage upped and I'm feeling a million times better.
Go Paxil! | |
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Posted: 6/30/2006 10:50:23 PM | Maybe you should ask the Girl, that you are dating, that same question. First of all though, I would recommend doing some Research, on the chemical, and how it functions or the pathways it takes after passing the Blood-Brain-Barrier!
Since you don't know; there are specific biochemicals/hormones for each and every emotion.
Just because I mentioned Hormones, don't go off on a tangent, thinking that her Period is out of whack.
No psychotropic chemical can do what you're asking of, in the above. It depends how long the Person has been taking it, AND it might also be the case that it is the incorrect chemical, for that person.
In any case, I believe that you need to educate yourself, on people that are NUTZ! Anyone can have one of the THREE TYPES OF DEPRESSION! Now go, and do your homework! | |
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Posted: 6/30/2006 11:35:02 PM | | ah I don't believe it would, honestly here I was on it and it doesnt affect being able to fall in love or develop strong feelings for someone. | |
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| Does Paxil?
Posted: 6/30/2006 11:51:47 PM | Many doctors prescribe Paxil without having their patience go through a blood test
to find out if it's something else. One of the most common causes of depression
is a simple thyroid disorder....in my case it was and after years of research I've
discovered this mistaken diagnosis has been made to hundreds of people. I've
completely recovered after withdrawls from Paxil and with the synthetic thyroid
drugs I'm like everybody else - energetic and very happy.
The sluggishness and the lack of interest IS in many cases due to a malfunctioning
thyroid. Ask her to take a blood test or check the symptoms online to see
if it matches her behaviour.
Doctors make waaaay more money prescribing patiences Paxil than they would
on Synthetic thyroid meds. My doctor, BTW, is under investigation for possible
improper conduct. It seems he loves you best when he has you drugged up. | |
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Posted: 7/1/2006 5:09:14 PM | Vivid,
You are absolutely right about hypothyroidism having many of the same symptoms as depression. Every woman over 40 should be tested for proper thyroid fundtion--ESP if she is having any related symptoms....HOWEVER, Iw ould like to add the docs do not make ANY money on prescribing meds--for depression or thyroid or any other disorder.
It's always best to learn as much as possible and be your own advocate. And I would recommend a nurse practitioner over a doc or PA--they are educated to approach patient care from a holistic person-centered model versus a disease process model. | |
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