the AD's aren't helping my social sweating. Help!

[alexa1]

Does this indicate i need a stronger dose?? or indeed a different AD? any advice? it's getting me down. I don't want to wear black tops forever.

[madmarchhare]

Ho wlong have you been taking them?

[madmarchhare]

OK, see from your other thread what you are taking and for how long.

When I have taken this in the past, part of the transient side effects were sweating so I imagine that your gp would want to see you taking them for a while longer before changing your dose or indeed changing to another AD if you are not suffering any other side effects.

[alexa1]

madmarchehare - how did u find escitalopram? other than the nausea in the early stages i feel fine. it's not helping the social sweating though, I need to make an appt with my GP soon as i have nearly finsished my 28 day course.

[madmarchhare]

Overall, when I got over the initial sweating, dizziness etc they worked well.

I have recently had to try something else though as I couldnt get through the early stages this time with having DS to look after.

If you have to go back anyway you can discuss it then.

I see from another thread you are having some counselling too, maybe you can learn some coping strategies for when you are in a social setting.

I found that ADs alone were great, but with the right counselling too, even better.

[alexa1]

madmarchare - what dose were u on? i'm on 10mg but think i might need 20mg.

[madmarchhare]

I was on 20 from the start. Have you already got an appointment then?

[alexa1]

Yes, for wednesday. I will see what she says. She might up my dose to 20mg.

[Dior]

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[alexa1]

tried that Dior.

[madmarchhare]

It can be a pain getting the dose right sometimes when all you want to do is feel better. Im sure you will get there at some point.

I find MN a great source of comfort whenever I am struggling.

Keep posting and let us know how you get on.

[Dior]

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[alexa1]

madmarchare - i agree, posting on here always makes me feel better and i look forward to posting on here. it is addictive.