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Sertraline and any other AD's Support Thread Part 2

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PackItInNow · 07/12/2012 13:48

Just a continuation from the original thread, which is due to finish soon. Anyone and everyone needing some kind words, and hand-holding, are more than welcome Smile.

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SantaFlashesHisBoobsALot · 18/12/2012 23:31

Must. Not. Read. Threads. Debating. Validity. Of. Diagnosis. Must. Not. Read... Xmas Angry

Anyway.

We were given a sheet about surviving the festive period yesterday. It is aimed at BPD, but a lot of the points are quite general. Would it be of any use to people to share it?

VicarInaTutuDrankSantasSherry · 18/12/2012 23:36

im sure it would be useful boobs

im not gonna ask which thread or i might get ragey....how are you doing anyway?

SantaFlashesHisBoobsALot · 18/12/2012 23:53

I am ragey Xmas Wink But a psychologist friend of mine has just told me a wonderful joke - ready for this?

How many psychologists does it take to change a light bulb?

One, but the light bulb has to want to change.

Xmas Grin

I'm glad the side affects are easing off at least Vicar. Do understand your anxiety about the endoscopy :( Try and focus on the end result, rather than the process of getting there though.

VicarInaTutuDrankSantasSherry · 19/12/2012 00:09
Xmas Grin
VicarInaTutuDrankSantasSherry · 19/12/2012 00:14

im going to try and get to bed - i noticed another thread on this board for support with BPD....your wise words might be needed on there boobs ....

much love to all and g'nite....hope everyone gets a good nights sleep.

PainForLife · 19/12/2012 12:45

hello every1,
so side effects r finally calming down & I got a good night sleep :) still having hot/cold sweats at night, appetite seems to be coming back (Darn it I still need to lose more weight), nausea has gone but dizziness is still bad :(
feeling a lot more positive this morning so going to try keep that feeling going through the rest of the day hopefully (fingers crossed) & take a much needed shower!

hope every1 is having a good day so far Xmas Smile

feeno · 19/12/2012 13:29

Hi all. Not been on much due to being struck down by the same virus DS1 and DH have. It's the worst I've had for at least a good couple of years-yuk!

Anyway, thanks boobs and fluffy for info re BPD. I'm due with a review in the new year with a doc at mother and baby unit here so may ask about it then. I find it very difficult to cope with any kind if stress and I'm pretty positive I've never really been quite right after some really horrible childhood issues suddenly came upon me after I had repressed them for 5 years or so. Since the age of 9 I've not been a very happy soul so I guess the regular periods of anxiety and depression were a given.

pack I know exactly what you mean about not remembering the PND time. I'm going through my second bout and I honestly can't remember much of DS1s first 9 months to a year or so. I know it was a bloody nightmare and my parents told me I tried to jump out of the window but I just don't remember it. It's quite sad really that there are so many pics if DS1 when he was tiny and I don't remember any of the times at all. There are even videos with him and me in them but its like watching somebody else with him.

RumoursOfAWhiteChristmas · 19/12/2012 16:44

Hi, I'm starting 50mg of sertraline tomorrow and was wondering how quick you start to feel side affects if you get them?
I've read through this thread and its lovely the support on here. I would like to join if I can Xmas Smile

VicarInaTutuDrankSantasSherry · 19/12/2012 16:54

hi all

rumours i felt the side effects within hours of taking the first one but now, 2 weeks in, im not suffering so much at all. I would take them with food. For me they made me feel spaced out, whoozy and sick, and it put me off taking another - however this time i have persevered and taking them with food seemed to really help. They made me very tired so i take mine with my evening meal. stick with them and see - the side effects were worse for me for the first 10 days or so.

PackItInNow · 19/12/2012 17:17

Welcome to the thread Rumours. Have a Brew and a Biscuit to dunk with. Just got in from college and picking a few things up from Tesco. It's very drizzly over here in NI and I'm so tired, I can't even be bothered with tea. Will probably just go to bed as I'm yawning loads ATM, but I just wanted to welcome you to the thread Rumours and you're more than welcome to come on here and have a good auld moan Smile.

Anyway, I'm off to bed folks, but have a good evening.

Take care Smile

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turnedupsidedown · 19/12/2012 17:40

Hello. How is everyone today?
Went to drs and have increased dose to 100mg of sertraline. However dr did suggest not doing it until after Christmas Day so to avoid side effects of an increased dose.
I am struggling with this silly sense of failure....particularly with church. I haven't told anyone at church I am ill as I don't want to be defined by it all.....it is surprising how negative churches can be about depression. A handful of people know I am unwell but not with what....I can't face all the questions and judgements. My dh is being lovely but he has a demanding job -out for 12 hours a day and some Saturdays-I am very fortunate that there is no pressure to work. I just have to muster the energy to be Mum and wife......
How is everyone else doing and how have you found your relatives/friends reacting to it all?

RumoursOfAWhiteChristmas · 19/12/2012 17:43

Thanks for the welcome Xmas Smile

I am supposed to take one every morning. I know side effects are different for everyone, just hope they don't effect Christmas too much.
I will make sure I have some breakfast with them, thanks vicar. I am going to ds2's nursery christmas party tomorrow morning, that should be fun!

Have a good sleep packitin

VicarInaTutuDrankSantasSherry · 19/12/2012 18:11

rumours - i was told to take in the morning too but i found the side effects easier to cope with if i take them in the evening - the gp said it doesnt really matter when you take them so experiment with whats best for you.

im not sure if they are having any effect or not really, turned let me know if you feel any different with 100mg - id be interested to know.

ive only just got dressed but at least ive managed it - im going to go to the supermarket but im going to go late on so its hopefully not rammed....

fluffydressinggown · 19/12/2012 20:21

Hello everyone :) Welcome rumours

turnedupsidedown I hope you can find some support for your depression, I am surprised the church is not supportive. My friends and family have been very supportive which has helped.

I had a nice Christmas coffee with my friend yesterday and finally finished my shopping. Then today I saw my CPN which was a good meeting, then I went into town and bought a dress and some nail polish as a treat for myself. I love nail polish :)

I feel very anxious and panicky about tomorrow because I am alone all day and I am finding it hard to be safe. I think one of my cuts is infected as well.

I said to my CPN today I feel so conflicted, I don't understand how I can get up, wash, do my hair and make-up and see friends and Christmas shop and still feel so shit and destructive!

I hope everyone is ok and Christmas plans etc are going well.

SantaFlashesHisBoobsALot · 19/12/2012 21:02

Welcome Rumours! Xmas Smile

Vicar dressed is still an achievement. Hope the supermarket wasn't too overwhelming. I hate supermarkets Blush

Turned the sense of failure is a bitch. Do try and remind yourself that you are ill, that it is not your fault, and to be as kind to yourself as you would be if you had a broken bone. Hope the med increase helps.

Feeno BPD has a lot of links to childhood issues. I do hope your review is helpful.

Am feeling good tonight. I bumped into an ex that I had a bad break up with on the bus tonight, a combination of my mental health issues (I was really ill at the time), and him dealing with his own stuff, causing him to be quite a knob. We started talking occassionally again at the beginning of the year, after finding out that we live about two minutes away from each other! He knows about my diagnosis. We had a giggle on the bus, and I was brave, and apologised about some of the things I said and did in our relationship that I still feel embarrassed about. Have felt horrible about them for years. He gave me a hug, told me that he understood, that it was okay, and that he only remembered the good things. He also apologized for the things he had done, too.

I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders, I really do. The BPD causes me to be incredibly sensitive to what people think of me, especially people I care / have cared about. To know that he doesn't hate me, and remembers the good things, means so much. :)

RumoursOfAWhiteChristmas · 20/12/2012 07:22

Morning and thankyou again for the welcomes Smile

I'm about to take the first tablet. Just a quick question, with Christmas around the corner I was looking forward to a glass or five of wine, can I still drink or not? The leaflet says to avoid but I was wondering if the odd glass would matter? If its a no then it's a no, no biggy!

SantaFlashesHisBoobsALot · 20/12/2012 10:37

Personally I don't feel up to drinking in the first weeks on medication! Alcohol is a depressant, but the odd glass of wine shouldn't be an issue.

VicarInaTutuDrankSantasSherry · 20/12/2012 13:30

for the first 10 days or so i felt quite sickly, but i am having the odd glass or two now with no ill effects.

PackItInNow · 20/12/2012 13:54

Afternoon everyone. Left college early to get some peace and quiet to work, not that I'm actually working on here Grin and everyone else was partying anyway, but I will be working after 3pm. Just having an hour on here before I go out in the pissing rain to collect the wee rascals from school.

Anyway, how is everyone? Are you all looking forward to Xmas? Rumours, I personally would stay off the drink, but then I'm not interested in alcohol anyway. I'm sure it'll be OK if you have 1 or 2 drinks as long as you are strict with yourself and don't go overboard.

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RumoursOfAWhiteChristmas · 20/12/2012 15:49

Hiya, to be honest I went shopping today for the Christmas food and I didn't fancy any of it, nor the booze. I took my tablet at 8am then around 12 started to feel queasy and the feeling has not left me, even after eating. Bleurgh!

VicarInaTutuDrankSantasSherry · 20/12/2012 16:28

stick with it rumours the nausea does ease - try experimenting with the time you take it. I felt better if i took it with quite a hearty meal, im still only eating one meal proper a day so i take it then.

Hi packit i think im ready for christmas. Ive got some cards and a couple of gifts still to deliver, but not going out in the rain today....im still in pjs Blush

susiedaisy · 20/12/2012 21:13

Hi rumors that nausea will pass after a few days of taking the meds but it is horrible whilst it lasts.

SantaFlashesHisBoobsALot · 20/12/2012 22:14

I don't feel like I'm real tonight. I feel like I'm just watching. Don't feel in control of my body. I'm also so utterly exhausted I could cry.

Have wrapped a grand total of two presents.

Could someone wake me up when Christmas is over with, please?

susiedaisy · 20/12/2012 22:26

Santa sending you hugs and positive thoughts Thanks

VicarInaTutuDrankSantasSherry · 20/12/2012 22:45

hi boobs - just think about DS and how xmas is for him. That will get you through.

im actually relishing xmas as i should have been working xmas day and boxing day.