azsteve Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Hi Everyone, Can anyone tell me if paxil can cause jealousy? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedCat Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Interesting question. Since every drug can cause a myriad of different "reactions" in each person, who knows if jealousy issues may not boil to the surface. However I would not consider that to be a good reaction. Well, unless you had some underlying problems with jealousy in your relationship and were in denial about it and being on the paxil is making you see and feel something that you were avoiding before. So it could be good or bad. I can't imagine this one thing would pop up on its own. Any other "different" feelings going on? Of course this is just one persons opinion who has had good results with paxil, All of my paranoia goes away and life is sublime. (except for normal ups and downs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 It's very unlikely that Paxil could cause jealousy specifically. However, it may be relieving your depression or anxiety enough for you feel jealous about something. OrIt might be increasing your anxiety in general and that's feeding into a jealousy. So the jealousy is more likely a result of the general action of Paxil on you mood rather than a specific feeling side effect. Fiona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedCat Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 See how easy Fiona said that? I chase my tail and hope I make a point! CC~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peppermint Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Personally, I have not experienced that side effect while taking paxil. My husband, on the other hand, has been taking paxil for a few months now. This thread interested me because last week he flipped out, beat the crap out of me, trashed the house. His reasoning? I was having an affair. Which I was not. So, yes, I think paxil CAN make jealousy issues seem worse than what they really are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 This thread interested me because last week he flipped out, beat the crap out of me, trashed the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedCat Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Gosh Echo is right, Im so sorry that happened to you! I hope they are changing his meds or he is getting real help. He has never done this before? Take care and let us know how you and he are doing. CC~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsteve Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 I want to thank everyone who responded to my question. As it turns out, my jealousy suspicions were valid. My inner voice and my Angels were telling me something and I was listening. Peppermint, I'm so sorry to hear about the abuse. I hope your husband can get help and I hope you're safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedCat Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Im glad it was a real vibe and not a med reaction then! Hopefully you can now deal with it, however in a productive way. Good luck~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Guest Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 I want to thank everyone who responded to my question. As it turns out, my jealousy suspicions were valid. My inner voice and my Angels were telling me something and I was listening. Peppermint, I'm so sorry to hear about the abuse. I hope your husband can get help and I hope you're safe. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm sorry your suspicions were true. I hope you are ok. I also hope my hubby gets help, real help this time and follows thru with it. He has three counts against him, each count equaling 2 years in prision. He has never done anything like this before. Again, I am sorry for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peppermint Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 gee, I didn't know I wasn't signed in when I answered your posts...duhhh. My mind is SO not with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedCat Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Peppermint do you think he has an illness that can be medicated/counseled, or does he just have anger issues and you need to accept he will not change? I am so sorry you are in this turmoil. Either way it is tough on you and you need help to take care of yourself and get strong. There is lots of support here for you no matter what. CC~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peppermint Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Hi CC, he suffers from post traumatic stress disorder and has some issues that stem off of that. Unfortunately, getting him to seriously see a doctor has been a fight. He doesn't see anything wrong in any of his actions...well, he DOES understand what he has done this time and that it was WAY out of control. It's definately been rough this past week. Thank you so much for your support!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedCat Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Peppermint, stand firm that he get REAL help now. No matter how much we love someone, when they put us in danger we cannot accept that as a side effect/symptom of their issues. I hope he finds good solid Docs that will find the right therapies for him. Don't forget to get to take care of yourself too. CC~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latin Girl Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 It's very unlikely that Paxil could cause jealousy specifically. However, it may be relieving your depression or anxiety enough for you feel jealous about something. OrIt might be increasing your anxiety in general and that's feeding into a jealousy. So the jealousy is more likely a result of the general action of Paxil on you mood rather than a specific feeling side effect. Fiona <{POST_SNAPBACK}> See how easy Fiona said that? I chase my tail and hope I make a point! CC~ <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yup! Fiona said that easy I like the way she said it. I am pyscho jealous only when I truly start falling for someone. I just hate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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