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Posted by Civ on April 13, 2004, at 19:02:09
When I have been, *ahem*, masturbating lately, I feel pretty sick afterwards. I get really lightheaded, dizzy, and feel weak. Today, it seemed worse than usual because my heart was racing and I got a tension headache. Basically, it felt like a panic attack. Has this ever happened to anyone? I'm assuming it is med related because this has never happened prior to the last three weeks, when I came completely off my Paxil. Not surprisingly, my orgasms have definitely been more intense but, still, I'm a little concerned. I guess I'll have to deal with the embarrassment of telling my doctor.
Posted by waterfall on April 13, 2004, at 20:09:40
In reply to Panic Attack after orgasm, posted by Civ on April 13, 2004, at 19:02:09
I am not familiar with this, but good for you for posting the query. If the problem continues, please do ask your doc. It's bad enough to have trouble with sex in relationships when you're depressed or anxious already, but having trouble with sex with yourself REALLY sucks. Good luck!
Posted by shadows721 on April 14, 2004, at 1:03:15
In reply to Panic Attack after orgasm, posted by Civ on April 13, 2004, at 19:02:09
A check up is in order if this is really problematic. Hyperventilation associated with breathing rapidly in the case of sexual arosal could induce a panic attack. It may not be the medication, but your threshold for an panic attack is lowered with the discontinuation of the Paxil.
Posted by harryp on April 14, 2004, at 3:29:16
In reply to Panic Attack after orgasm, posted by Civ on April 13, 2004, at 19:02:09
My guess is that your body is getting used to having "real orgasms" again now that the Paxil is wearing off. As you probably found out, it is a pretty un-orgasmic drug.
I was always shocked by the intensity of my orgasms after I came off an antidepressant.
Discussing it with your doctor is a good idea, but I bet these symptoms will go away as you get used to being off the drug.
Posted by T_R_D on April 14, 2004, at 16:07:43
In reply to Panic Attack after orgasm, posted by Civ on April 13, 2004, at 19:02:09
Have you been eating regularly? Sometimes orgasms can be intense...like running a mini-marathon in just a short time. If you hven't been eating well low blood sugar could be a factor.
Posted by crazychickuk on April 14, 2004, at 18:55:16
In reply to Re: Panic Attack after orgasm, posted by T_R_D on April 14, 2004, at 16:07:43
R u female or male? i am female and have the same prob as u, even though i been taking remeron for a little over a year now..
Posted by Viridis on April 16, 2004, at 2:47:11
In reply to Panic Attack after orgasm, posted by Civ on April 13, 2004, at 19:02:09
Why be embarassed to ask your doctor? They deal with these sorts of things all the time, and don't give it a second thought. No guarantees on the results, but really, doctors have heard everything and rarely are fazed by anything, especially something like this that's everyday for them.
I realize that this may be difficult for you to discuss, but most doctors are pretty much immune to such normal problems.
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