Frightend of myself

[soandsosmummy]

Been sinking into depression for some months. I got some ADs from the doctor and they've helped a bit - some good days among the bad.

Today though I feel manic, bouncy, don't carish, singing in short manic.

I just know I'm heading for a down and its going to be vile when it comes. Every bit of me is tingling from head to toe and I feel like dancing around the room and kissing everyone. This is NOT normal in any circumstance for me.

Very frightend of the mad woman I've become and what will happen now

How long have you been on the ADs?

just over 3 weeks

Then I expect the strange sensations you are experiencing today are side effects as the ADs build up inside your body. I have had weird tingly sensations in the early days and it wears off. Most side effects happen the the first two weeks but they can last for longer. Try not to panic - I know thats hard right now (((hugs))). Different ADs affect different people in different ways and what you have just described is not uncommon so it doesnt mean you are heading for a big down. If you are worried go and see your GP.

Thanks dustystarry never crossed my mind

Oh I hate feeling like this its so alien and scarey - is this how normal people feel all the time?

I've no idea soandso. I don't think I've ever been normal lol. Hope you are feeling less panicky now x

It was around the 3 week mark that I considered jacking the ADs in. I had tingly sensations down my arms like my blood had gone cold which wasn't nice. I am so glad I didn't stop. Please go and see your GP-maybe your dose isn't quite right yet.

I think I've hit the down I was frightend of. I cant even get up the motivation to go to bed. Doctor wants me to go back next week so will talk to him then

If you want to see the GP before next week then go. Don't wait if you're not happy. You will have down day though even on ADs and especially whilst they are still building up to an optimum working level in your body. Stick with them and it will get easier. Hope you sleep ok x

Thanks.

I woke up at 4am on the sofa with the cat on my lap. I was freezing too. Phoned Gp and they had no appointments until tomorrow but they won't make one for tomorrow I have to phone back then

Sorry I keep whinging and thanks for listening

You're not whining. Having a place to sound off is one of the best things about MN. I hope you have a better day today x