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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 · 03/07/2016 21:31

Hello all - still in hospital - 2 days of 30 mg cymbalta and today 60 mg - they are going up fast in dose to make me better - they give me oxapax twice a day to calm me and help minimize sideeffects...

mummynatty · 03/07/2016 21:46

Aw star you won't have to be on them forever hopefully :) just need them to make us feel better so we can retrain our brains as they say :) so we don't need to worry and can get on with day to day things and our life's happy :)
I just gav in and washed my sons uniform yet again grr so annoyed with myself :/ now I'm worring about it still :/ even though I know I've put washing powder in and fabric softener :/ still worried it'll still harm him worried I've put some liquid I shouldn't put in machine but I know deep down and can even see myself putting powder and fabric softener in :/ looks like won't get very good sleep tonight :/ my sons got school tomorrow then teacher strike on Tuesday so he's off again :)
They are putting you up doses fast anexity hope you don't get side effects :) sounds good hopefully you'll be on means and home soon :)

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AnxietySertraline · 04/07/2016 07:05

I think I need to stay on meds forever.. Have tried 2 times to go without and both times I have chrashed hard.... So lifetime it is for me now...

mummynatty · 04/07/2016 07:38

Aw but worth it if makes you feel better :)

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GingerMatron1971 · 04/07/2016 09:55

I'll take them forever if I need to. I don't ever want to feel like this again.
I've always suspected that hormones play a large part in my low mood and am wondering if having the depo injection has made me particularly bad this time...the gp disagrees but I think I'm not going to have the next one. I'll get terrible pmt though so hopefully the ADs will help that. Anyone else think hormones play a part?
Hope everyone has a good day. I don't feel as good as yesterday but at least the sun is shining.

mummynatty · 04/07/2016 16:16

I'm on deli and also been told wouldn't have affect on my anexity don't think it does as had way before anexity anyways so don't think it does effect xxxx

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Stargirl82 · 04/07/2016 21:11

I agree ginger, I'm a bloody wreck when it comes to pmt time. I cry so much about cleaning crap it's unreal and I get v snappy if things aren't done my way.

How's everyone feeling this evening? I've got to change the cat litter tomorrow which is such a big job I have to shower after and I just know I'm gonna be thinking about it tonight.

mummynatty · 04/07/2016 21:15

I'm okay worring abit but trying to reassure my self that done everything I can tonight :) how about you star ? :) aw can you not do tonight then it's done and don't need to worry about it :)

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AnxietySertraline · 04/07/2016 21:51

Goodnight all Flowers

JustBoppinAlong · 04/07/2016 21:52

Can I join you guys please..

Don't really know what to say.
Anxiety is a little high at the moment.

Stargirl82 · 04/07/2016 22:38

No I just can't cuz that means extra washing, I force my self to only have one shower a day so if I do it before morning shower then it saves water and clothes.

That sounds bad i always have s shower lol, I mean I have to stop myself from about having ten a day so I get all the dirty work done before the shower (empty bins, clean loo etc) and then have my shower and I am a little less stressed throughout the day knowing my gross job are done.

Stargirl82 · 04/07/2016 22:39

Hey just bopping, hope it's not too bad? Are you just on diazepam? Did you say you had started something else? X

JustBoppinAlong · 05/07/2016 07:17

The diazepam is temporary. Just to get me through the worst. I've had days off work where I've taken it but back in today because I'm scared I'll lose my job. But can't take any diazepam as I'm a driver.

I've always been on and off anti depressants. When I feel good and like I'm coping well I stop taking them thinking I don't need them. Until everything comes crumbling down.

I started back on 40mg Fluoxetine about a fortnight ago. Don't really feel any better yet. Have lots going on which is making my anxiety worse that usual.

Just feel panicked and on edge all the time. Paranoid that people are thinking badly of me. Paranoid I'm being a terrible mum. I just feel worthless.

Also constantly feeling sick and exhausted and moody. Doctor doesn't know if it's caused by stress or if my thyroid levels have changed again. Had blood tests yesterday to check. Should find out results in a few days.

Feeling really on edge already this morning. And can't take anything because I'll be driving. Hoping my day goes quickly. Hoping the weekend hurries up and gets here.

Just feeling like facing people is hard right now. But I need to go in work because I need my job.

AnxietySertraline · 05/07/2016 15:20

How is everybody doing?

JustBoppinAlong · 05/07/2016 17:44

I'm doing okay. Work wasn't as bad as I expected. And I was put with someone I get on well with which really helped.
Have felt anxious all day but it's been manageable.

How are you today?

Stargirl82 · 05/07/2016 21:32

Hey anxiety how's hospital?

Just bopping you sound just like me, you are not alone! You are taking steps in the right direction x

Had a busy day today and again tomorrow so worrying not so much today. Although oldest has a trial afternoon at 'big' school tomorrow. Not looking forward to leaving him. Although he's been at pre school and child minders but now it's real!! Confused

GingerMatron1971 · 05/07/2016 22:03

Hi all. Just bopping you sound like me about 3 weeks ago. Anxious and paranoid. I'm getting better slowly and I'm sure you will too.
Had an ok day today but I still feel terrible in the mornings, I wake up feeling like its the end of the world but by about mid morning my mood lifts. I wonder why that is.
Hope everyone's doing ok tonight

AnxietySertraline · 06/07/2016 08:07

Star - hospital is both good and bad. Bad bc I really dont want to be sick enough to be here... But good bc it feels safe here and they can up my medicin fast while giving me benzos and sleeping pills... Have had 2 days of 30 mg and 3 days of 60 mg and now today they are giving me 90 mg. If I was at home I would have to wait at least 3 weeks to get to 90 mg... Slowly going up bc of sideeffects but here they can monitor me and keep me safe. I have been out with my boyfriend a couple of times and have enjoyed it but feel very tired and on/off hopeless...

AnxietySertraline · 06/07/2016 08:09

Sounds like some of you are getting better Smile But maybe not stable yet (feeling ok all the time)?

AnxietySertraline · 06/07/2016 08:11

Ginger - about mornings - it is something about the cortisol level being naturally higher in the morning and then when you have anxiety it is even Higher... That's why mornings can feel Extra anxious...

AnxietySertraline · 06/07/2016 08:12

Clotted and natty how are you?

mummynatty · 06/07/2016 08:19

I'm okay anxious today as had son off yesterday cause of strike but now back today trying not to shower him again :/ just trying to tell myself he'll be fine :) as he had shower last night and he's fine this morning so would think if anything had happened would have over night :) how about you anexity? Xxxxx

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mummynatty · 06/07/2016 08:26

Hey boppin your doing well atleast you get to work even if you do struggle a bit with your anexity :) I'm a stay at home mum I want to get better before I start work as think it'll prob make me worse if I was to start to go work :) struggle to get kids to school and nursery most mornings :/

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GingerMatron1971 · 06/07/2016 17:46

Hi everyone, how have you all been today?
I've been ok ish, I've started running and I think it definitely helps. I also went to work to discuss my return and the thought doesn't fill me with horror like it did a week ago.
When I think back to last week and how I was I think I'm definitely getting better, hope so anyway
Hope everyone is doing ok

mummynatty · 06/07/2016 21:30

I've done good today mornings are worse atm finding somethings bit easier and trying to think about things I can do and positive :) can't really say if tablets or just relising I need to think positive could be both I don't know :)
Sound like your doing better ginger I'm happy for you what day are you on?

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