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Aniexity depression worried about starting anti depressants :/

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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

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AnxietySertraline · 25/06/2016 20:14

Feeling better clotted?

mummynatty · 25/06/2016 20:22

Yeah I called it one or other lol xxxxx

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Clottedcreamqueen · 25/06/2016 20:37

A little. I'm hungry, but I feel far too sick to eat. I'm just so tired. I feel like I've been doing quite well over the last few days (other than sleep) and now I'm going backwards.
I'm glad you're feeling a bit better today anxiety.
Ginger, I took the four year old to see the secret life of pets last week. I thought the adverts were much funnier than the film, but he enjoyed it and I enjoyed watching his reactions.
I used to confuse people with the dinner/tea thing. I grew up in the north and then moved to London for a while. It seemed to confuse people when I talked about 'eating my tea'

Stargirl82 · 25/06/2016 20:47

I did ribs and chips!
Sorry you are feeling like that clotted, any particular reason?

Oh I did wonder about taking my eldest to that but maybe I should wait for the dvd!

AnxietySertraline · 25/06/2016 21:11

Maybe you just need a good nights sleep clotted...
It is thunder and ligthning here...

AnxietySertraline · 25/06/2016 21:12

Eating tea lol

mummynatty · 25/06/2016 21:20

Aw sorry to hear your not feeling great clotted hopefully you'll get early bed :)

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GingerMatron1971 · 25/06/2016 21:27

Fingers crossed we all get a good rest tonight. I'm already in bed with my kindle 😴😴😴

AnxietySertraline · 25/06/2016 22:00

Speaking of going to bed... How is everybodys libido? Hmm

AnxietySertraline · 25/06/2016 22:00

After starting ADs

Stargirl82 · 25/06/2016 22:24

Lol anxiety it is non existent!! Much to the disappointment of my oh! Hmm

Clottedcreamqueen · 25/06/2016 22:29

I can't think of any particular reason. I think it's just a lack of sleep. I'm off to bed now and really hoping I sleep well tonight, I need it.
Hope everyone else has a good night

mummynatty · 25/06/2016 23:19

Yeah hopefully get good nights sleep :) in bed now on my hudel :)

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GingerMatron1971 · 26/06/2016 09:00

Morning. Slept ok but feel terrible this morning, anxious and low. How's everyone else?

mummynatty · 26/06/2016 09:33

Morning ginger feeling a little anxious not sure why as slept better xxxxx

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AnxietySertraline · 26/06/2016 09:36

Sleept 7-8 hours - still in bed... Tired... But feeling ok...

Clottedcreamqueen · 26/06/2016 10:13

Morning. I'm feeling better than yesterday, but still not great. I had quite a disturbed nights sleep. I slept for a few hours then was awake for a few hours, then managed to sleep for a few hours again. Feeling strange this morning, not really sure how to describe it.
Glad to hear you all got some sleep

AnxietySertraline · 26/06/2016 10:13

Would anybody say that the medicine is working yet? Asking all of you Smile

AnxietySertraline · 26/06/2016 10:14

I can eat and sleep again. My thoughts are not as bad (overthinking is less).

Clottedcreamqueen · 26/06/2016 10:38

I really think it is for me. I have had a few bad days and yesterday was definitely one of them, but overall I think it is. I'm not sure how much impact it has had on my anxiety levels, but I may need to give it more time. My mood is so much better and similar to you anxiety, my thoughts feel like they have calmed a little. I just hope things stay like this, when my mood dips, I keep get really worried that its all been my imagination and the meds are not working.

GingerMatron1971 · 26/06/2016 10:40

I don't think mine is working at all but it's only day 11. The side effects are less I suppose. I'm supposed to be going back to work on Thursday and I already feel sick at the thought of it.

Stargirl82 · 26/06/2016 11:07

I don't think mine is but then I often feel that the less sleep I have the more anxiety I have and I question if I've done my routines right.

AnxietySertraline · 26/06/2016 11:15

Ginger: what kind of work do you do? I am thinking of going back to work in 2 days... But am not sure...

AnxietySertraline · 26/06/2016 11:20

Clotted - I feel the same way...

AnxietySertraline · 26/06/2016 11:22

Star - how long have you been on your meds? And what are you on (sorry dont remember)...