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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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GingerMatron1971 · 15/07/2016 20:52

Hi all, hope you are all ok. Anxiety it must've been nice to be home. My first day back at work was ok, only did a few hours and have such a brilliant supportive team. Star - I'm a nurse. Natty you ok??

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mummynatty · 15/07/2016 21:01

I think may have a virus or cold got sore Throat keep getting little head aches and muscles ache more in morning it wakes me up :/ feeling bit better today might be cause it's hot too :/

Glad beeing at home is good for you anexity
Glad work went okay ginger :)
I'm feeling bit better today hoping to get a little lie in tomorrow morning :)

Just watched coronation street so sad I was in tears :(

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AnxietySertraline · 16/07/2016 18:24

Day 16 on Cymbalta:
Seroquel 150 mg last night to sleep - but still waking early... Very dry mouth...
Feeling a bit jitterish but ok...
Hope everybody feeling ok?

FindoGask · 17/07/2016 12:00

hello everyone - just popping in to say hi and see how you are all doing. I have been on sertraline for about 6 weeks now, 50 mg, and can report that it seems to be working well for me. I also quit my job (that was a bit part of the problem) so I don't know how much of the improvement is simply due to that.

I have noticed that my emotions are a bit muted, but to be honest that is a relief. I haven't cried in weeks. I still feel empathy for people, I still can respond on an emotional level but it doesn't cut me to the quick now. I also still get anxious in all the same situations as before but not so much, and part of me can step back and recognise it for what it is, so it doesn't overwhelm me. I'm also finding I'm not going over and over things in my head like I used to - I still do dwell on unpleasant thoughts but - again - not for as long. And I think my concentration might be a bit better too.

I'm going to stay on this dose for now I think. I hope it's helpful to hear my experiences.

Glad that you have noticed improvements too, mummynatty.

Stargirl82 · 17/07/2016 20:12

Anxiety I get a very dry mouth too. Sounds weird but in boots they do this spray that sort of creates saliva for you. It works fab and not too costly. I found that as my dr put my dose up I experienced more and more dryness.

Aniexity depression worried about starting anti depressants :/
Stargirl82 · 17/07/2016 20:13

I noticed improvements this past few weeks too. I always get serious worries/anxiety when time Of the month and this time it wasn't as bad.

GingerMatron1971 · 17/07/2016 21:18

I'm better too. Like you Findo my emotions feel a bit muted but that is definitely a good thing right now. I went back to work on Friday and it was fine, I was actually glad to be there and think about something else other than the traumas of the last few months or even years. Still ruminating far too much mind you but I think that's just me. hoping counselling will help that or maybe just a few more weeks of meds, I'm only 4 weeks in. Still can't sleep, that's actually the worst thing. Awake at 3 most nights mulling stuff over in my head...not good! Anyway thanks for your updates Findo and Star, hope everyone else is ok

AnxietySertraline · 17/07/2016 22:10

I am at home and doing good Smile
Guess Sertraline just didnt work for me - but cymbalta always does... Not sleeping well yet but seroquel helps... Yet makes me tired the next day...

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mummynatty · 18/07/2016 22:04

I feel same as you findogask :) think I'm few days behind you feeling better and worries not taking over my life so much struggling a bit tonight but find it easier to concentrate on the now and not worry so much about tomorrow :) worrying about tomorrow but trying not to think about it too much :)

I done well weekend just gone as was washing sons uniform time and time again or getting mum to wash it but did it all myself weekend just gone and didn't worry about it as much as j did weekend before and only really started worring about it last night but left it and it was fine as he wore it today and managed to cut showers baths out of morning :) but feel going to struggle tomorrow but hoping to get up early and if I feel i need to shower them I will but give my self time :)
Hope everyone is doing better? :)

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AnxietySertraline · 20/07/2016 10:11

Feeling much better Smile

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mummynatty · 20/07/2016 11:31

Glad your feeling better anexity I'm not over worring about thinks and not over thinking so much :) xxxxxx

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mummynatty · 20/07/2016 11:31

Feel more normal :)

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PandaPop55 · 20/07/2016 15:15

Not been on here in a wee bit but glad to hear some people r feeling things are improving. I am only on day 9 but after a very very rough week or so i can see a small improvement in how i am.

AnxietySertraline · 20/07/2016 15:32

I feel almost normal as well

AnxietySertraline · 20/07/2016 15:32

Panda - the first couple of weeks are the worst to get through...

JohnJ80 · 20/07/2016 15:48

Hi. My sympathies.

I was seriously mentally ill and went on Sertraline when I was in my late teens. What followed was a transformative improvement in my mood which continued for several months. Then the effects slowly began to wear off. They then tried me on pretty much all the SSRI's - all with varying degrees of efficacy, side effects and the same tailing off of effect. Eventually I decided they were causing more problems than they were solving.

The thing is though: there is no single answer when it comes to antidepressants. Some people claim they have saved their lives; others have a terrible reaction to them.

Imo though they are rarely the sole solution, and operate on a very crude understanding of neuroscience. It's highly debatable that complex psychological problems can be solved by inhibiting the reuptake of one neurochemical.

It does sound you are quite lonely and have experienced relationship difficulties in the past. I would suggest some form of counselling, if you can get it, might be helpful.

Overall I would say give them a go but don't see them as THE answer.

On a different point entirely: recently I've cut out all wheat and gluten products from my diet. The positive mental and physical difference I have felt is enormous. Whether this is a placebo effect though I don't know. Just thought you might be interested.

Hope things work out.

AnxietySertraline · 22/07/2016 15:49

How is everybody doing?

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mummynatty · 22/07/2016 16:14

Doing good thanks have days now and again when I feel quite anxious but know I can get through as have more good days then I was having :) summer holidays now so want to make most of nice weather very hot here not used to it lol you anexity?
Hope everyone else is feeling better?

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Patheticfallacy · 22/07/2016 16:20

Hi guys,
Can I join you. Taking 50mg of sertraline. Tried to come off them but have crashed and had to restart. Most of my anxiety centers around relationships. My boyfriend is depressed and has completely withdrawn from me and I don't know if out relationship will survive. Feel a bit low and panicky

JohnJ80 · 22/07/2016 16:26

Patgeticfallacy: Can relate: had a harrowing experience of coming off sertraline cold turkey. It's best done gradually - literally by cutting tablets into smaller and smaller pieces. Get your GP to advise.

It sounds like your relationship issues might be at the root of your depression. Do you know why your boyfriend is depressed?

Patheticfallacy · 22/07/2016 16:29

Yes he's going through a tough time with his ex over access to his son and it might be going to court. I am going to stay on them for the foreseeable now. I feel rejected by him though as he's withdrawn from me and feels numb. But the ads are taking the edge off my feelings which is good.

JohnJ80 · 22/07/2016 16:34

Hope it all works. Just remember to not let anything compromise your own mental well-being. Be good to you. Smile

Patheticfallacy · 22/07/2016 18:30

Thank you. I will try.

nattygk · 24/07/2016 21:49

I suffer from anxiety and depression but I'm currently getting interpersonal psychotherapy and that combination with citlorapram 40mg has worked wonders i would strongly ask your doctor for a referral it has honestly saved my life

PandaPop55 · 26/07/2016 18:24

Just wondered how everyone is doing? I am two weeks in now. Findin things very tough. I can see small improvements but so hard to take comfort from that. Still really scared that this isnt working.