not my child, but my husband has the same symptoms. He sm

Paxil withdrawal, anybody else have these symptoms [2008-03-11]
Trying forever to get off Paxil. Went from Paxil to Pexeva to paroxetine. Lowered the dosage to half, then half of that, then off. Okay a couple of days, now left hand is numb, cannot grasp, left side of face is numb. My mind is much better because that stuff made me a living zombie, and now my production is up at work, I am more focused certainly and less tired. But my left hand keeps slipping on the keyboard. Anyone experienced anything similar? TIA.

I would see a child psychologist - sm [2007-11-18]
Another poster suggested medications. When I did my mental health clinicals, I learned medicine just masks social anxiety disorder and lots of times it is a behavioral issue with children (not saying it is behavior he is choosing to do and he may not even realize it). There are many, many ways that he can slowly be introduced into group settings until he is comfortable. Kind of a desensitization like allergy shots. I would suggest behavior modification techniques at first - kids are so sensitive to the anxiolytics/antidepressants/antipsychotics and their risks often are far worse than the mild benefit they might get. Medications always need used with therapy as there is almost never just a chemical cause to something like this. Good luck, it can get better and be managed with the right person helping you.

not my child, but my husband has the same symptoms. He sm [2007-09-08]
cannot stand large crowds. We avoid them. Of course, you cannot really do that with your son. Perhaps a small dose of an anxiolytic might help. Zoloft perhaps?

Depression/anxiety symptoms questions (sm) [2007-09-04]
Can anyone with anxiety/depression symptoms please help me figure out if that is what I am experiencing?

My husband suffers from [2007-07-03]
severe depression and has been on St. John's Wart for about 6 months after I pleaded with him to try something. I have seen a difference in him, and he in himself. Depression is compounded by daily stressors such as your CTS, inability to work as you would like, and negative comments by your supervisor. Do take some time for yourself. Perhaps you can look in to doing some IC work instead and joining your local business association. They may help find you supplemental insurance or a cheaper group insurance that you can join. Your health both mental and physical are important. Take care of yourself first, the rest will fall in to place. BTW, I take Celexa for mild depression. The generic form is only about $5.

I've got a couple step-grown ups that make me [2008-06-27]
regret marrying my husband. They are in their late 20 Thank god they don I think it I get no support from my husband - His come back is they do things just to get a reaction, that Excuse me buddy - but if you brought them up with any manners or respect for others they wouldn The 27 year old opened the vegetable bin in the refrigerator with his feet - YES his feet and his father stood my and said nothing. But you can bet you bottom I said something. Grrrrrrr --- If I'd known my husband was coming with so much baggage, things would be where they are today - AND NEITHER WOULD I!

stress [2008-05-07]
I had a tough year last year with my dad passing away, a very good friend passed away a few months later, my only child went off to college 2000 miles away, and had knee replacement. I was put on meds for depression and anxiety which helped, but now my daughter is getting married, I'm having issues at work, financial issues with the surgery and PT, and it's the first anniversary of my dad's passing. I've been going to therapy and she's really helping me deal with my daughter's upcoming marriage, but I'm having a problem that we haven't discussed yet. I feel obsesssed about going to my dad's grave every day. If I don't go I get so anxious and jittery that I end up going anyway. I just don't understand why I feel the need to go every day and sit with him. Is this 'normal' or has anyone gone through this too?

mt-MQ [2008-03-18]
I just saw your post. I was an undiagnosed bipolar child. My mother was bipolar diagnosed. When I was a child, everything I said was grandious, lying, keeping things from my father, sneeking around doing things like smoking, drinking. I was 8 years old. As I got older these things became much worse. I wish I had someone to keep an eye on me, but my mother died when I was 7 and my father raised 4 children with me the youngest. It is thought that with the death of my mother the bipolar surfaced. I suggest you keep an eye on your son and regulate how much time he spends with his friends, etc. You need to be involved so closely with what is going on with him to the point of knowing where and what he is doing and how he is acting from now until he graduates from high school. Kids with bipolar are very suseptible to drugs and alcohol abuse. If only I had someone to keep close eye on me and get me on medicines I would not have done the things I did. Regular medicine control is a must with counseling. An open relationship with your son is a must as well. Keep your relationship with your son open and not defensive. You want him to continue to communicate with you. Don't make him feel guilty for things he has done as this will result in immediate withdrawal from you and society. This is a life-long disease that has effects of OCD, eating disorder, grandious thinking, spending outrageously, promiscuity and doing at-risk activities, etc. He needs to be on medication from now on, and it is important that he know why and what he can expect as he gets older. He needs to know how to moderate everything. To this day I do not do anything in moderation. It is either huge or not at all, and I take loads of medications. This is an honest assessment from a bipolar person who has been bipolar all her life.

Paxil [2008-03-14]
I work in a psych office and haven I hope you contacted the prescribing doc as well as your primary care doc. I do know that some psychotropics can cause uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms and are usually weaned off gradually under the supervision of a doctor. Please call them if you haven't.

Don't know about Paxil but [2008-03-12]
did you notify your prescribing doc of the symptoms? Sounds worrisome. Psychotropics are trial and error, aren't they? Guess you must have lots of patience. My son has used stims (ADHD) and we are still trying to find the right med. Sorry I can't be of any help.

thanks [2007-11-20]
thanks a lot for the reply. i do go to conductdisorders.com and talk to ppl but most of them have autism, aspergers...tons of stuff and i really just want to find ppl to compare my BP child with other BP children. so if you have one in mind yes, i would appreciate it. thansk so mcuh.

bipolar disorder [2007-11-19]
There are groups for parents with a bipolar child on the net. I would be glad to find one for you if you can I know, from past experience...

thanks :) [2007-10-03]
Thank you for your reply and your kind thoughts. <3 I'm 30 now and I got diagnosed as bipolar when I was still in high school. So we've been at this a while and we're all educated. Sometimes I think we know too much. I am seeing a therapist and a psychiatrist both on a bi-monthly basis. My husband and family are very supportive. It seems I'm doing everything right, you know? It's just that sometimes things are determined to fall apart despite my best efforts to keep them together. It's exhausting at times. But enough of the angst! Thanks again for your support :)

Effexor withdrawal? [2007-09-19]
Has anyone successfully quit Effexor? Can you share how you did it? My internist put me on it when I was having a stressful period in my life. That was 4 years ago, and I can't stand being hooked on this drug!! I'm on 75 mg daily. Every time I try to decrease the dose, the withdrawal symptoms are just awful. Thanks in advance!

That was/is so totally me! [2007-09-19]
I always was a nervous stressed out kid. I was always the first one up, dressed, and walking to the bus stop an hour before I needed to be just because I was afraid I I was incredibly shy around strangers and even snuck out of birthday parties and sleepovers to sleep in the woods by myself! Can you imagine?! Even now I I didnWe got married in a hotel room with just the JP and my husband, wore jeans, socks, and T-shirts.I won I went to Chicago once on a trip and had a virtual mental meltdown from the overload of tall buildings and traffic. Oh I was a complete wreck! I know I I know what my comfort zone is and I do whever I have to do to stay within it and stay sane. So what if that makes me a neurotic shut in who needs a sedative just to go grocery shopping.

I found a very helpful website. sm [2007-09-07]
Anxiety Disorders Association of America. They have a lot of information on all kinds of axieties and phobias in kids and adults. Has anyone else had to deal with their child being this way?

Depression/anxiety symptoms questions (sm) [2007-09-04]
Can anyone with anxiety/depression symptoms please help me figure out if that is what I am experiencing?

I'd Like to Say [2007-09-03]
I agree that for the most part people are over medicated and have lost the ability to adapt and cope with life situations. I think a lot of people are on meds that probably do not need to be. But you kind of come off as if NO ONE should be taking medication, and everyone should just be able to take life as it comes. I have schizoaffective disorder. I began having symptoms 14 years ago when I was 16. And now I'm on a combination of five medications that hold back the mania, the paranoia, the depression, the anxiety and the hallucinations. But it took 14 years, 7 suicide attempts, over 1000 stitches for self-inflicted injuries, a bankruptcy and about 37 drug combinations to get it right. I'd love to be able to toss these meds away and just use coping skills to handle my symptoms. But the sad fact is, I do not function without them. I am dangerous, both to myself and people around me. No amount of supportive psychotherapy in the world is going to quell the rage that comes brimming up when I am manic, or quiet the voices in my head that tell me to jump off the roof, because surely I can fly. I just wanted to say that. These meds do serve their purpose for some people.

Thyroid perhaps [2007-08-26]
I haven I know someone with that problem, and her symptoms sound very similiar.

question [2007-08-20]
If you get off Effexor and on Cymbalta, and when you decide to get off Cymbalta, do you have the side effects or withdrawal symptoms like Effexor?

Widows [2007-08-13]
Are there any other young widows out there? My husband died suddenly of a massive MI 2 years ago and I am still having a hard time coping. I am only 44, and I was not expecting to have to deal with all of this at my age. One of the things I figured out fairly quickly was that I cannot work at home alone, so I have returned to school for nursing. However, I am very lonely. Our friends, all still happily married couples, rarely think to include me in outings anymore, and I am not sure where to meet new friends my own age. I just want someone I can call and say let's go shopping or get some lunch. I actually dread weekends because I know I will be sitting here alone. I am very outgoing, and have tried various venues to meet people including school and the gym. I talk to people every where I go, but still no one to hang with. Does anyone have any suggestions for me? PS: I should state that I went throgh grief counseling which was very helpful in that they old me everything I was feeling was normal, and I was not going crazy, but that doesn't help with the loneliness.

So nice to finally see someone who knows what to do for you [2007-08-13]
I know what you are going through, I had all of the symptoms of depression too and until I got the correct medication and counseling it would not go away. I am now on Effexor (no side effects for me thank God) and Wellbutrin, and I can actually make it through a day without tears. Praying that youwill feel better soon too,

I agree that it would be better.... sm [2007-04-16]
...if you were on a regular antidepressant like Prozac, Lexapro, or Zoloft, and just take Ativan as needed. I don't know what kind of visitation rights your husband has, but if he has court-ordered visitation, then you need to start documenting exactly what is happening when the children are over there. If they come home with bruises or any other visible injuries, take pictures. Ask them what happened while they were there and take notes. Then take this information to your attorney or to Family Court and ask that his visitation rights either be revoked or restricted to supervised visitation only. As for his calling in the middle of the night - hang up immediately and then unplug the phone. The more you interact with him, the more he is going to try to worm his way back into your life. I started taking Prozac when my son was about 4 years old (he's 20 now). It really helped to stabilize my moods and helped me to be able to take care of him better. It sounds like you are in a bad situation. There is nothing wrong with seeking help when you need it. But you're right, Ativan is not something you want to take when you have kids to take care of. There are other alternatives. You just need to seek them out. If you need someone to talk to about all of this, please feel free to email me. I've got broad shoulders, good for crying on.

I agree 100% about Effexor. I take it for anxiety and panic attacks. SM [2007-04-13]
I It lasted for two weeks. I couldn I wore the carpet out from pacing the house. It started with pain in my right rib cage which I knew in my mind was not a heart attack, but apparently my body didn Next thing you know I My panick attack lasted two horrible weeks. I went to my regular doctor who belittled my symptoms and treated me like the loon I already thought I was. I am hypersensitive to medications and everything was giving me stomach upset. I finally found a wonderful nurse practitioner who completely understood what I was going through, said her daughter had panic attacks, and she prescribed me Effexor. I am now titrated up to 150 mg a day and it is wonderful. I feel calm. My teenaged son calls it my chill pill and that about sums it up. Wow, I No one can every really understand a panic attack unless they've been through one themselves.