Hi I have anxiety and have irritability, my doctor has prescribed me Paroxephine but my symptoms have gotten worse.  I have been herring voices of people I know wanting to kill me, I think people are talking about me Im getting paranoid all the time, can you please suggest something better I can take and preferably something with minimal side effects. My doctor is changing my script to Zoloft but my friend says they are just as bad. I would even consider something more natural, I do smoke pot a couple of times a fortnight but dont drink alcohol or take anything else.Thank you for your time to answer my question.
It is important that you consult a psychiatrist for your complaints and tell her about these symptoms of hearing threatening voices of people and that you fear that they may harm you. You may need a different set of medications than paroxetine or sertraline. You may need antipsychotics such as risperidone, haloperidol etc. in appropriate doses. Smoking pot is a double-edged sword. You may feel less anxious and relieved when you use pot. However, the pot can make these voices appear with even more intensity, and you will find yourself trapped in a vicious circle. Do discuss this issue with your psychiatrist too. Hope it helps.