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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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mummynatty · 27/06/2016 09:35

I wouldn't even know how to flirt or anything now just lost all that sense :/

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AnxietySertraline · 27/06/2016 09:41

Sorry you both are not feeling well... I am still in bed... Had a hard time faling asleep yesterday... Maybe bc i took a nap yesterday... Had to take a sleeping pill... So have sleept on/off since my boyfriend went to work - but now I will try not to sleep anymore today before tonight... Since I have to get up early tomorrow bc I have to go to work... I have asked to start with only 4 hours... But have not yet recieved an e mail accept.... Even 4 hours seems like a lot to me... Being so tired and still anxious on/off... But if I dont try I will never know... I guess... Just really really want to get back to normal....

AnxietySertraline · 27/06/2016 09:42

I am sorry natty and Ginger Chocolate

AnxietySertraline · 27/06/2016 09:43

Ginger - if your boyfriend has left you in hard times - then he really dosnt deserve to be with you in good times....

AnxietySertraline · 27/06/2016 09:47

But Ginger your bf May have his own problems... How long were you together?

mummynatty · 27/06/2016 09:48

Aw yeah try not having nap :) and see how it goes :) just take it stead hopefully work understands :) and if you have wobble at work don't give up :) don't rush to get back to normal else you back back step :/

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AnxietySertraline · 27/06/2016 09:48

Natty - why did your dds dad leave? Was it before you had alot of anxiety?

scottsporridgeoats · 27/06/2016 09:56

Sorry, haven't read all of this thread but just wanted to say that I'm on sertraline for depression and anxiety, and it has changed my life! I have had no side effects other than a dry mouth in the morning and feel so much calmer and more accepting of life's difficult events.

I'm a newbie to Mumsnet, but think it's great and just wanted to reassure you with my experience. I feel no shame about taking them. If you have a headache you take Nurofen; I see antideps as no different.

AnxietySertraline · 27/06/2016 10:13

Oats - thank you very much for writing here... How long have you taken Sertraline? Is it bc of anxiety? And are you feeling completly back to normal? What dose are you on? And do you remember how long it took before you got better? I am on day 18 of taking 50 mg Sertraline and have some good days and some bad days... But is deff not back to normal... Plus feeling very tired... Thank you for helping Smile

AnxietySertraline · 27/06/2016 11:04

Natty - you are right again... I just hope I get better soon... And everybody here Flowers

GingerMatron1971 · 27/06/2016 12:10

I've just arranged a telephone consultation with the gp for Wednesday. I feel no better than when I started, if anything I'm worse today, can't stop crying, don't want to do anything....this can't go on much longer 😥

AnxietySertraline · 27/06/2016 12:27

What day are you on (sorry can't remember)...

AnxietySertraline · 27/06/2016 12:27

Sorry you are feeling low today Flowers

AnxietySertraline · 27/06/2016 12:28

Remember you have to go on bc parents can't stop trying Smile

GingerMatron1971 · 27/06/2016 13:02

12....yes I will keep going....I wouldn't do anything daft, my friend that died killed himself so I've seen and am feeling the devastation it causes...I'm just conscious that I'm not being the mummy that I should be at the moment (or the friend, daughter, employee for that matter). Hopefully I will feel better later, mornings are terrible for some reason. Thank you x

AnxietySertraline · 27/06/2016 14:22

First 14 days are always hard - hang in there it is still early days Chocolate

AnxietySertraline · 27/06/2016 14:30

My mornings are worse than my evenings.... But I am feeling better - small changes - but better...

AnxietySertraline · 27/06/2016 14:31

How are you now natty? And clotted - better?

mummynatty · 27/06/2016 15:10

Feeling a little more relaxed after my swim earlier went out for lunch too :) so was nice now home just been in garden for last hour watching snails lol they really are cleaver haha :) just worring about tomorrow :/ getting both kids ready and to school and nursery as feel I have shower /bath them before bed then before they go school or nursery :/ can't wait till summer holidays :) hoping tablets will help me with that soon so less stressful and anxious as kids can get ready fine just me stress about silly things like is there skin clean and there's something on them that will harm them while they are not with me but they where with I won't bother so much :/
How's everyone else day anyways?

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mummynatty · 27/06/2016 15:12

Thanks oats :) glad to hear your better and they have helped a lot hoping they will help me :) not sure weather doing anything or much ATM but I'm only on day 17 :/

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mummynatty · 27/06/2016 15:16

Not really sure anexity :/ we just used to argue and he just acted funny and didn't seem to want me to be anywhere near him he was very stressed at work and he works too much if you ask me I feel like I held him back as he has all he's dreams coming true what he has always wanted to do or have so hopefully he relieses what he's lost and that holidays and material things only last so long and money is nothing :)

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AnxietySertraline · 27/06/2016 18:15

I am doing pretty good this evening...

AnxietySertraline · 27/06/2016 18:16

Natty hope your meds help you soon... Bc I know that you know deep down that your kids will be fine Smile

AnxietySertraline · 27/06/2016 18:17

It is just hard to stop overthinking... So hope your meds will help...

AnxietySertraline · 27/06/2016 18:18

And me as well... But must say... Today is the Best day I have had so far...