Hi Patrick,
I was on Paxil for awhile and was told that it would take aobut 2-4 weeks
before it would take effect. IF you have been taking it faithfully, I'd
suggest you see your family doctor or psychiatrist and inform them of the
way you presently feel. One very adverse side effect was a failure to
maintain an erection which I found extremely frustrating. Most anti
depressants have this side effect but there is Viagara to help...thank God.
Don't feel that you are alone as many have /are suffering from depression. I
was in a pretty bad state a year ago but I am feeling much better now due to
Effexor AND counselling. My self esteem was shot and I didn't love myself at
all. I went to a gambling rehab center and that was my starting point to
getting back on my feet. I have started to gamble somewhat but not like I
did before in the past. I plan to quit altogether again in the very near
future as I know what it has done to me in the past and will again if I
don't change.
I cliche I learned while in rehab was, "If nothing changes, nothing
changes." I made changes in my life at that point and stopped gambling for
about four months and felt great. My bank account also was in very fine
shape fast. However, I have returned to gambling somewhat and feel depressed
for knowing better and not winning. My bank account is back to where it was
before I quit..in the red almost.
I also had a relationship problem where I felt totally insecure and had this
impending feeling that she was going to leave me anytime but she never did.
She stayed with me and was there for me. I soon realized that you have to
love yourself before you can love another person. I am still learning to
love myself everyday. I found a lot of comfort in ACCEPTING me for what I am
and what I have.
Best regards,
Billy Dee
"Patrick Barao" <barao@erols.com> wrote in message
news:bevt3v$f8u$1@bob.news.rcn.net...
I have been depressed for many years and been in denial. It wasn't until
my
brother in law tried to blackmale me that I decided to get treatment. I
am
now recovering but it is still difficult since I feel so alone. My sister
is the only family I have here in America. My brother in law no longer
allows me to visit my sister and nephews. I went to a party recently
where
I thought it would help me and it backfired. I was so depressed went I
got
there that I couldn't make conversation. The girl I had previously asked
on
a date at the party doesn't even want to see me now. I had told them
before
I went to the party that I was being treated for depression. Afterwards,
her parents told me that it was best if I didn't come to their house
anymore. I don't know what I did to deserve this. Are people afraid of
being with depressed people? I have lost all my friends. Many of them
just
think I'm a loser. Where should I go to make new friends that respect
me.
I don't know where to turned to anymore. Sometimes I just think ending my
life is the only solution. I no longer enjoy life, I have no friends, I
have no family to help me get through this, I can't concentrate at work, I
can't sleep. What should I do? I have been on paxil for 5 weeks, but I
haven't seen any improvements. Please Help!
Patrick
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