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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 · 07/07/2016 10:27

Hello all. Day 7 of cymbalta and already on 90 mg going up from 30 mg. Sideeffects not bad. Much less than Sertraline (for me). Still anxiety but benzos 6 am and 12 am - and a sleeping pill is helping me. I have gained some weight back. Yay.

AnxietySertraline · 07/07/2016 10:28

On cymbalta not of

mummynatty · 07/07/2016 11:44

Sounds good anexity glad your putting weight back on :) sounds like your feeling little better :)

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mummynatty · 07/07/2016 14:33

My friend just shared this video with me it's a cartoon video about depression and anexity it's so true :) thought would share with you hope link works else type in cartoons about depression and anexity and first one :)

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mummynatty · 07/07/2016 21:38

How's everyone tonight?

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AnxietySertraline · 08/07/2016 07:43

I am ok ish... Still in hospital... Still on benzos - and sleeping pills - but not too bad anxiety or overthinking - and not too extreme sideeffects...

AnxietySertraline · 08/07/2016 07:43

Nice youtube video

mummynatty · 08/07/2016 07:47

Glad your feeling better anexity :) yeah I think I have slightly less anexity feel like I don't let things get to me so bad :) it might be cause I only have my son arm as daughter at her dads got to pick her up from nursery later today :) atleast it's Friday :) have you heard when you may be out of hospital?

Hope everyone else is okay not hear from few people for a while?

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GingerMatron1971 · 08/07/2016 09:45

Hi all. Anxiety and Natty I'm glad you both seem to be improving. Sounds like you've had good care anxiety, I wonder if it would be the same in the UK, I doubt it somehow and hope I never have to find out.
I'm doing ok, still quite up and down and still can't sleep. I've not slept well for years though. Even no alcohol and no caffeine isn't making a difference. Everything feels so much worse in the middle of the night.
I downloaded a mindfulness app called "calm", there's a free 7 day introduction to meditation, I'm on day 3 and am liking it so far. I've been running, bought a bike and tonight I'm having a disco with my daughter. Trying anything and everything to feel better!

mummynatty · 08/07/2016 17:18

Yeah feeling better a a little strong hope it's tablets starting to work thanks ginger :)
What day are you on?
Yeah keep busy best way to be :) and sure your daughter will love that :) xxxx

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mummynatty · 08/07/2016 22:11

How's everyone tonight? I'm so glad it's Friday again xxx

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AnxietySertraline · 09/07/2016 08:04

I am allowed to go home for a few hours today and next week I am allowed to try and sleep at home Smile

GingerMatron1971 · 09/07/2016 08:08

Great news anxiety! Are you feeling better on the Cymbalta than Sertraline do you think?
Day 24 today. I still feel bad in the mornings but not as bad as this time a week ago and i can't sleep
Hope everyone ok today

mummynatty · 09/07/2016 08:37

That's so great anexity :) hope goes well:) I'm on day 29 today :) sure I'm feeling better then I was :) feeling bit easier to be positive :) hope you start feeling better ginger :) xxxx

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AnxietySertraline · 09/07/2016 09:16

I am feeling a lot better than on Sertraline bc I couldnt eat a lot of the time on Sertraline, had nausea and diarreah. Those SE i do not have on cymbalta. I have less overthinking and my suicidal thoughts have almost completly gone. However I am on benzos twice a day and a sleeping pill - so I will only know for sure if my anxiety and depression are truly better once I start going down in dose. 2 nights ago I tried sleeping without a sleeping pill - but no luck Sad however I did not overthink while trying to Fall a sleep...

AnxietySertraline · 09/07/2016 09:17

Ginger and natty - glad you feel better Flowers

mummynatty · 09/07/2016 10:03

Sounds like your doing great anexity so happy for you hopefully you'll be able to sleep without tablets soon :) xxxx

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Clottedcreamqueen · 09/07/2016 11:40

Hi all. Glad some of you are feeling a bit better and anxiety I'm glad to hear things are improving for you. I've had a really busy week at work so haven't had time to sit down and post, but I've been reading the three every so often to try and keep up. I saw my GP last Friday who upped my dose to 100mg. I've been on 100mg for about a week now. I had a few side effects for the first few days, like when I first started Sertraline, but less extreme. My moods also been a bit low, I was doing well before this. Has anyone else upped their dose and found their mood dropped?

mummynatty · 09/07/2016 19:18

Aw that's okay clotted nice to hear how your doing :) I would know about dose as not been back to doctor to see her yet wanted to give it some more time will go back soon to see her though :) hope your feeling better soon I've really enjoyed today more then normal took kids to park this morning on their bikes and then went McDonald's and range , pets at home and home bargains spend some money but kids had lovley day they've been in bed for at least half an hour already lol and they normally take ages to go bed so pleased and actually enjoyed today more than normal feeling bit more like myself today did get anxious later on so think may have done too much :/ was in garden later this afternoon as brought my son a boom bat set so fun loved it :)

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AnxietySertraline · 09/07/2016 19:38

Hi clotted - sorry you needed to up your dose and sorry you are feeling sad... Hope you improve soon Smile
Natty - sounds like you have had a good day with your kids - sorry you are feeling anxious - but try to remember that you have haf a good day Flowers

AnxietySertraline · 09/07/2016 19:41

I have been home today for about 7 hours. It was nice to be home. Felt a bit nervous about going home since I felt very bad last time I was home (before going to hospital). But it was nice. Not alot of anxiety or sadness. Still tired though.

AnxietySertraline · 10/07/2016 09:43

Morning all Flowers

mummynatty · 10/07/2016 10:02

Yeah was looking at positives :) just going to have lazy day today trying to focus on what the kids will enjoy :) and enjoy it with them maybe take them out on bikes for a bit later but much more lazy day today then yesterday lol :)

Sounds good anexity hopefully you'll be home very soon and be well on the mend :) xxxx

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AnxietySertraline · 10/07/2016 13:21

Sounds like you are beginning to feel a bit better overall natty - I am so happy for you Chocolate

mummynatty · 10/07/2016 14:47

Yeah think I am worring about tomorrow but just trying to not worry about it too much :) thanks

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