Please or to access all these features

Mental health

Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. If you have medical concerns, please seek medical attention.

Aniexity depression worried about starting anti depressants :/

813 replies

mummynatty · 11/06/2016 12:29

I struggle with anexity and they also say OCD and depression all come together I have two kids and I have tried counciling through nhs and didn't get on with it also had some counciling through my local children centre and had three session then she left but luckily found another councilor :) and meet up with her every week it helps talking and ranting to someone that doesn't know you was doing quite well until last weekend just everything getting on top of me so decided to go see doctor yesterday and they put me on anti depressants the sertraline meant to help with anxiety as well just worried about all side affects now :/ but I can't carry on feeling the way I do :/
Since my aniexity popped up again I have split up with my partner of three half years he got me through a lot of hard times and helped me out of a horrid relationship before and help me through everything to do with that , I feel bit lost don't know how to be myself anymore cause I've always had him to help me through hard places in the last few years and we've always got through together feel like I'm on my own through this don't get me wrong I have few friends that try there hardest to understand what I'm going through how I feel just not the same :/
Just want to here how people get through it or found anything that has helped

OP posts:
AnxietySertraline · 25/06/2016 14:12

You are doing a great job with your 2 children and taking care of everything. I admire you!!

mummynatty · 25/06/2016 14:18

I try not sure want to go shopping as struggling now :/ and don't want to make it worse :/ thanks :)

OP posts:
AnxietySertraline · 25/06/2016 14:19

Do you have to go today?

AnxietySertraline · 25/06/2016 14:22

It is raining outside. I an resting on bed. Have a bit of a headache.. Thinking I might take a nap Halo

mummynatty · 25/06/2016 14:22

Need something for tea and normal things milk etc as don't want give kids chips again :/

OP posts:
AnxietySertraline · 25/06/2016 14:25

Maybe you can get something close by where you live? So you dont have to take the bus today...

mummynatty · 25/06/2016 14:32

I have to get bus as struggle to walk anywhere and was going to to closest shop

OP posts:
AnxietySertraline · 25/06/2016 15:17

Hope you made it Smile

mummynatty · 25/06/2016 15:24

Nope waiting for mum to call me to see if she can go up or baby sit for me :) hoping she'll get me stuff as don't like picking stuff up as worry about someone put something in it I'll stand at some thing I need and will pick one from the back of self drives me made might start ordering online might be better lol

OP posts:
AnxietySertraline · 25/06/2016 15:30

Hope your mom can help. Have you suffered with ocd for many years? And have you tried other medicins than Sertraline?

Stargirl82 · 25/06/2016 15:35

I started ordering online, much easier!

Anxiety did you get a nap? I didn't, one asleep, one child awake!

AnxietySertraline · 25/06/2016 15:42

I sleept 30 minuts Smile

AnxietySertraline · 25/06/2016 15:44

Still in bed but thinking of getting up and helping my boyfriend in the garden... Cleaning up after a lot of cut down trees

GingerMatron1971 · 25/06/2016 17:04

Survived the cinema and even a quick trip to the park, my little one is happy so at least I don't feel like a s* mum on top of everything else. I feel quite good when it's just us like today.
Have felt a bit drugged up today, maybe it was not a good idea taking the Sominex last night, I'll try without it. Natty I hope you get your shopping sorted - on line is a godsend Stargirl I agree! Anxiety well done for getting to your brunch, these things feel like a big achievement don't they x

mummynatty · 25/06/2016 17:57

Yeah got shopping done spend double what I wanted but glad done and got easy tea lol but

OP posts:
Stargirl82 · 25/06/2016 18:04

What did you see ginger?

What's for tea mummy? Can't be bothered to cook but I suppose I better do something for ds!

AnxietySertraline · 25/06/2016 18:19

Just did a lot of work in the garden. Big achivement. Really happy.

AnxietySertraline · 25/06/2016 18:20

Well done Ginger and natty Smile

AnxietySertraline · 25/06/2016 18:25

Lily - what are you doing today?

Clottedcreamqueen · 25/06/2016 18:28

Well done ginger, natty and anxiety Smile
I'm very anxious today. I don't know why. Haven't been this bad for a while. It's sort of taken my by surprise. I can feel my heart racing and my chest feels really tight.

GingerMatron1971 · 25/06/2016 18:30

Stargirl we saw The Secret Life of Pets...not the best thing Ive ever seen but ok! Anxiety that's great, gardening is supposed to be one of the best things for mental well being isn't it. How long have you been on the Sertraline?
My LO only wanted a dippy egg for tea, result 👍

GingerMatron1971 · 25/06/2016 18:31

Sorry clotted that sounds a bit rubbish...how long have you been on your meds for? Hopefully just a bad day and you'll feel better tomorrow x

AnxietySertraline · 25/06/2016 18:34

Clotted - I was the same yesterday... And it made me sad... But today I am better...
Ginger: 17 days on 50 mg.

mummynatty · 25/06/2016 18:50

We just had curry in microwave lol hopefully cook something tomorrow or go to mums for tea tomorrow :) oh I'm going to see that with my friend next week hopefully lol :)
Sorry to hear your feeling anxious and tight chest hope you get to chill and gets better for you

OP posts:
AnxietySertraline · 25/06/2016 19:16

Natty: Is "tea" the same as dinner?