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Mental health

Cilalopram...

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YommyMommy · 26/10/2012 14:25

I can only handle positive stories right now please :)

I have started on 10mg today for anxiety and depression. I'm do relived to b getting some help and looking forward to feeling like myself...I know it won't work over night but would love to hear success stories!

X x

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YommyMommy · 29/10/2012 20:35

I don't think they do have concerns, I think they are just doing a follow up to make sure the boys are still being looked after. I think they are just doing their job...

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Sparklingbroomstick · 29/10/2012 20:37

Box ticking Yommy. Nowt to concern you. Just let them do it and smile politely.

Are you having some time off following your op?

YommyMommy · 29/10/2012 20:42

Yes I think so sparking...the last few time I've been at GP I've been in a bit of a state (emotional wreck). Yeah I'm having a week or two off to recover so hopefully but that time the meds will have fully kicked in x x

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Sparklingbroomstick · 29/10/2012 20:45

It's all looking good. I am really excited for you. x

Llareggub · 29/10/2012 20:51

Hello, just thought I would post to say I am three weeks ahead of you and I feel like a new woman. My DCs are the same age too. I started on the meds three weeks ago following a diagnosis of depression and anxiety. I have experienced episodes of real happiness this week, and I have definitely found it easier to do routine things. Keep going!

YommyMommy · 29/10/2012 21:12

Thank you llare, I really hope I do to in the weeks to come! Thank you for posting! What dose are you taking? If you don't mind me asking?

I'm glad someone is excited curious how was ur day with OH? Did the sunshine stay out for you? X x

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YommyMommy · 29/10/2012 21:13

Sorry sparkling...that excited bit should have been for you...oops x x

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Sparklingbroomstick · 29/10/2012 21:14

Llareggub · 29/10/2012 21:39

Same as you - 10mg.

CuriousMama · 29/10/2012 23:12

[hgrin] Day went great thanks, dp ds2 and I went to Durham. The Cathedral always feeds the soul.

Tonight ds2 came to a writing club with me. He's 15 in the morning so I was honoured. He's the writer not me, I'm ok though but more an artist. I'm on painting a watercolour for him for his birthday. He asked me to do one from the Stephen King Dark tower series. No pressure!

You sound so positive YM, and it'll keep getting better

YommyMommy · 30/10/2012 07:38

Morning ladies,

Day 7 is here! My anxiety is still through the roof this morning and I never slept great. I'm up n ready for work so will see what my day brings.

I will need to give the health visitor a ring this morning, so will keep you all posted on that

X x

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YommyMommy · 30/10/2012 07:39

So glad you had a wonderful day yesterday curious! Hope ur DS has a wonderful birthday. And what a great present! X x

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YommyMommy · 30/10/2012 09:05

Lol, just noticed this morning that I'm only actually on day 5 of meds...don't know how I get to day 7! D'oh! X x

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CuriousMama · 30/10/2012 09:38

Morning YM,

sorry to hear today hasn't started so well, are you in work today? Try a bit of positive thinking if you can, pop to the loo and relax your breathing then visualise a really happy time in your life,or something/someone that you feel blessed to have in your life? Me if you like? [hwink] Anxiety is bloody awful don't let it beat you though. The mind is very powerful but you can change your thinking.

With me it's panic disorder so I know it's all linked to my thinking. It's quite amazing how I can start to think I'm going into panic and then it escalates. I'm getting a hold of it now but mega stress can trigger it. A lot of it is linked to my breathing though. Plus I'm doing the NLP (from a book and tips online) and changed my diet, taking vits/minerals. Too much sugar and caffeine is bad for me.

By the way I finished my painting I'll try to link it to my profile page if I can find the attachment for the phone. My camera isn't compatible with this computer.

I hope your day improves xx

cocolepew · 30/10/2012 10:06

Morning YM, I used beta blockers (benedrol?) to help with the anxiety while I waited for the ADs to start working. Maybe this could be an option?

If you're having an ablation, on tuesday, it will definitely help

YommyMommy · 30/10/2012 11:02

Thank you curious,

Yeah I'm at work and my anxiety has subsided a great deal from this morning. I would love to see your picture if you can up load. Will need to go onto my computer at home as can't do anything like that on the phone.

And you are so right about the positive thinking. I reality I have not one thing to b negative about. I have 2 beautiful, amazing little boys, a wonderful DH who is worried sick about me right now. And you of course curious We have a comfortable life style. It's all good. I think I've just been through so much the past few weeks it's taken it's toll. I just need time to recover!

Coco, I really hope I the ablation makes a massive difference. It will stop me worrying about my HB every month too

X x

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CuriousMama · 30/10/2012 11:15

I'm glad you're feeling ok. I uploaded the painting. I'm pretty pleased with it [hsmile] It's 12" by 8" watercolour. DS1 was over the moon with it.

YommyMommy · 30/10/2012 11:28

wow, curious mama, the painting looks amazing! You are very talanted!!

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CuriousMama · 30/10/2012 11:30

[hblush] Aww thanks. I did take a while doing it, 2 hours-ish. I had to keep hiding it when ds1 came downstairs.

CuriousMama · 30/10/2012 11:34

Looks much better when you can actually see it, too small on here. Are you on FB Yummy? If so you can add me if you want, some of my other paintings are on there. Just inbox if you want to.

YommyMommy · 30/10/2012 11:40

Yeah curious I'm on fb. Inbox me and I'll give you an add x x

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cocolepew · 30/10/2012 12:07

YM you'll need more than a couple of weeks off after an eblation, I had 9! Though I had a bladder repair and my job is very physical. You aren't alowed to lift anything more than a teacup for the first two weeks.

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cocolepew · 30/10/2012 12:08

Wow! Your painting is epic

cocolepew · 30/10/2012 12:10

Actually maybe I wasn't allowed to lift because of the bladder surgery, ignore me.

theodorakis · 30/10/2012 12:12

I used to take them in the UK, now take Cipralex. Changed my blooming life, enabled me to have kids, drive a car and generally join the adult population.
The initial few days are a bit horrid, brace yourself but I suddenly felt a tiny little bit positive for the first time in years on the third day. It was like the clouds had parted and the sun started getting through. I know it sounds soppy but I am so so grateful to the person or people who developed this drug.
The silly dreams subside after a bit, either that or you just get used to them anyway. I second sparkling, I used to get in the car, drive halfway to the shops, panic and run home. Now I think "what was all that about?"
All the very best and keep an open mind.

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