I was recently prescribed Paroxetine. But I haven't touched it. I've been struggling with anxiety for years (well my whole life) but the last 4 years it's intruded more in my day to day life. I manage reasonably well day to day - demanding job, young kids etc but other things in my life not so well. I'm exhausted and struggling to keep up with social things. Getting very anxious driving and just becoming a bit insular (although on the outside putting on a mask so many wouldn't realise).
I'm on HRT as assumed there was a menopause link - indeed my estrogen levels were on the floor when bloods were taken but this hadn't been the panacea I was hoping it would be.
Anyway can't get a GP appointment it would seem and I was prescribed Paroxetine (Seroxat) over the GPs e-consult system. But on googling it, I get all sorts of scare stories.
I would have liked to have spoken to the GP about it - although I think I have taken Seroxat before - I've been on anti-depressants a few times in my adult life but end up stopping them as I never feel any different. So perhaps it's fine....
Is Seroxat a common drug for anxiety and I should just crack on?