I am on Paxil (40 mgs) and Xanax (0.25mgs), I have to take at least 2 Xanax at night to fall asleep and I think that my other med is not working like it used to. I am having night sweats and I feel like there is something in my head that is making feel so dizzy that when I try to wash dishes I have to sit down or I am going to pass out. I get afraid when that feeling comes on and I am out with my little girl because It feels so bad. I have to go back to the DR. to get refills soon. I am afraid to tell him for fear of yet another medication I would have to take. But I really hate these feelings I wish they would go away ( I am sorry if I am rambling) Does anyone have any kind of insight or advice I am getting that hot feeling just writing about it.

I can identify with what you are feeling. I was put on Paxil and Buspar 5 yrs. ago for anxiety and panic disorder. I did very well for about 3 years and BANG, I had a panic attack one day and I have had an increase in my anxiety level. I wonder, does this stuff lose its effect over time? That is the main reason I bought this program. I want some lasting results without having to rely on a pill. I want to get control of this myself. I hope we can do it!!!

Dear JMC and RIP,
I was on 50 mg of zoloft when I started the program and was completely off it four months later. To alleviate the physical symptoms of anxiety I believe excercising has helped me more than ever. When I started the program it was suggested I start excercising consistently. I began to jog one mile three times per week. I increased my mileage and now jog five miles every other day. This has had a profound effect on my anxiety. Jogging completely alleviates all symptoms and I feel a healthy "high" I've never quite experienced. I've heard of "runners high" and now I believe it. Try to push yourself to start running every other day. It will be one of the healthiest addictions you'll ever experience. I promise you that you may not need medication after a while. Also, keep replacing those negative thoughts and use all Midwest Center resources i.e. relaxation tapes, journaling,ect... You have the right to conquer anxiety. God bless you both.

i can relate to you , i was put on 20mgs of paxil it seemed to make it worse
im on 20mgs of prozac right now,im
going on my second year on it,for me this program and with the help of my prozac
im not agoraphobic anymore,im now trying to
cut down my medication,soon i will not need
it anymore..