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I know the thread is a bit dead but I thought I would start a new one and see if we can keep it going xx

Lol at the doc looking about 12! I'm glad he's signed you off, it sounds like you need it! I have taken fluoxetine before. I didn't get on with it as it made me feel really sick and gave me bad indigestion without actually improving my mood. However, my friend's son is now on it and he finds it great. He's been on it for about a month or two now without any adverse side effects. They've kept him at minimum dose and he's massively improved.

I always feel teary after seeing the GP. It's a big step for you to take talking to him and it's probably only just hit you. I think that's pretty normal, as horrible as it is to go through. Try to do something relaxing that'll take your mind off things this afternoon. (((girliefriend)))

Thanks I can't stop crying, don't know what to do.

Feeling bit better now! Had a good cry, think it is just that it is out there now that I wasn't coping and also panicking that I will always feel like this or can't cope.

Anyway my new mantra is to take one day at a time.

I put on a relaxation cd that arrived today earlier and it must have been very relaxing as I fell asleep almost immediately have also got a self help book on anxiety to read so will try and give that a go tonight.

The gp recommended a website called 'live life to the fullest' have any of you heard of this one?

I'm glad you're feeling a bit better. Sometimes having a good cry is all we can do. Of course you won't always feel like you do now and I think your new mantra is really good. I have heard of that website, my GP recommended it but tbh I didn't look at it. I probably should have though!

Thanks have signed up on the website but not really go to grips with how to use it though, at first glimpse it looks to be mostly about positive thinking which I get is important but hard to do when you are in the midst of depression/anxiety....

Yeah I just had a quick look and it does appear to be that way. Perhaps something to look at when you (/we) are feeling a little better?

I am glad it went well at the Dr's today girliefriend. You are doing really well and being really proactive in getting yourself well.

fluoxitine is good, ive not taken it but i take an ad in the same family. They all can make you feel a bit crap to start with, but for most people the side effects wear off after a few days to a couple of weeks. If they don't there will be another drug that suits you but do stick with it if you possibly can.

A good cry is good, its exhausting but sometimes its the only thing that can help us release all the pent up anxiety and emotions.

There is a link on here somewhere to a website called moodgym. This is an online cbt course that sounds similar to "live life to the full". I have to say that one seems a bit to jolly jolly for me!

I've had an ok day today, was working with DP, i have now pointed in my first brick wall which wasn't without tension as DP is an obsessive perfectionist so was on my case all day but in the end he had to concede that mine was better than his! The anxiety is still there though, i feel i need to up the dose of the new meds but will give it until i see my GP next week. Once the tax return is filed i will feel a bit better i hope.

Hi Lem glad you had a good day, I have no idea what pointing a brick entails but good job anyway I am feeling bit better tonight have managed to get dd to bed without too much stress, am reading this book self help book which is useful in reminding me what happens inside your body when you are having a panic attack and how to manage it.

Hi everyone sorry I've not been around my Internet was playing up.

I went to the gp and she's writing to the mental health team to ask advice on where to go next with meds.

I'm not good panic attacks are more frequent and I'm struggling to Leave the house. I've been told by 2 people today to cheer up and stay positive and I know it's meant in a supportive way but it really winds me up. If only it was the simple.

I've woken up feeling weird, been awake since 4am which prob doesn't help. Feel really sick as well and wretched a few times, would I be getting side effects from ADs so soon??

Oh well got dd to school, have got nothing to do today which is weird as well.... might go back to bed!!

Slushie yy if only it were that simple, would love to just 'cheer up'

Hi all,

Sorry still in a very bad place, been really unwell last few days. No appetite and dizzy spells. Just wanna shut down bit life is getting in the way Still just about managing school run for DD so at least that is something.

Oh yes if only we could magically "cheer up"

AD side effects can start pretty much straightaway so that sounds possible girliefriend

((( Big hugs to all ))) am still lurking about.

I have been dry retching all morning if this is the ADs this should settle down right? Am nibbling on a banana now, made it out to the post office and co-op which feels like an achievement, have finished my self help book which I have found useful. Am now practising saying 'it's just anxiety, it can't hurt me, it is just a chemical reaction'

Think it has helped a bit, basically just another feel the fear and do it anyway type book.

Hugs pulled hope you are okay, I feel like that doing the school run at the moment.

(((Pulled)) sorry your in a bad place.

How long have been on these tablets girlie?

I didn't manage the school run today luckily my in laws live close so they to dd. I hate not wanting to leave the house. I've Had it before but never this bad. I feel so guilty as I have a toddler aswell and I don't take her anywhere as I can't face going out. I'm letting the kids down so much. I've got work tomorrow and I don't know how I'm going to manage it.

girlie the nausea should die down in a few days - I had mild nausea starting paroxatine and took them in the morning followed by a small amount of food. Stick with it, but if it carries on for weeks go back to the GP - another AD might suit you better.

pulled that sounds crap. Don't feel guilty if you need to hibernate.

Hi can I join you? Am suffering with anxiety and agoraphobia.

Hi Goood of course you can join us how long have you been suffering for?

I had agoraphobia as a teenager and still battle to get out of the door now sometimes, it is rubbish. Are you taking any meds to help?

slushie I have only taken one tablet so far!!! Need to take another one today but can't face it yet, is there a better time of day to take them? Am really struggling with the nausea and finding things to eat.

Its a relatively new thing. Its only been a couple of months. As it started because I fainted whilst taking my dc to hospital for a minor procedure I was checked over by cardiology and had to have a monitor for a few weeks. Have been back to the drs quite a few times but due to the results of the monitor not coming through yet they are not happy to try me on medication yet.

I panic just walking the couple of mins down to the school for the school runs, I can feel my heart beat fast and feel light headed and dizzy and constantly think im going to faint during a panic attack. Ive restricted myself from going out and cant go to work as I'd pass out before I'd even get there.

The self help book I linked to earlier on this page would prob be worth reading, panic attacks are hideous but the book kind of makes sense of them as a chemical reaction on our body which although feels awful (like you are going to die) can't actually harm you.

One of my fears was fainting as was being sick or needing the toilet urgently whilst out. The problem is the more you try and reason with anxiety the more unreasonable it gets!! I would suggest you set yourself small but manageable journeys each day, even if it is just a walk to the post box. CBT is very good for agoraphobia I think.

However I am still struggling with more generalised anxiety so feel free to ignore my advice!!

Sounds good. Thanks. Supposed to be going on holiday soon. Cant see that working well though.

In this country? If anxiety really bad may be worth asking the gp again about some meds to help you cope.

Don't cancel the holiday, it is worth going even if you feel terrible!!!

I have taken my second antidepressent, fingers crossed for a better less nausea filled day tomos. I am trying not to worry about the fact that I have to take my dd to a hospital opa. I'm in bed already, was fed up with being cold!!!

Hi everyone,

sorry to hear so many people are struggling.

girliefriend I had nausea when I started on my fluoxetine (was like my bad morning sickness). I found plain biscuits like rich tea, milk, soup and plainer food went down easier. I also ate a lot of polo mints and drank ginger tea! Good luck.

welcome mythical sorry to hear things are so tough for you at the moment. CBT is supposed to be v good for agoraphobia - have you spoken to your GP about it?

slushie do you have any ideas for a strategy for tomorrow?

pulled be kind to yourself, you are still managing to do the school run which is a big achievement.

I am ok, just permanently knackered. Some mornings - like this morning I feel more tired when I wake up than when I go to bed at night . Anyhow DCs now in bed and Dsis is making me dinner which is lovely.
Take care everyone.

just popping in. anxiety is +++

Thanks colouring it is exactly like bad morning sickness!! Today I have eaten plain biscuits, soup and weetabix with warm milk, they seem to stay down but the random retching is awful. Did you find fluoxetine helpful? When did the side effects get better?

(((lem)))