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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 · 19/06/2016 22:22

I have been feeling a bit better tonight. Dreadding the morning however - wishing for a good day Flowers

Clottedcreamqueen · 20/06/2016 07:24

Sorry you're feeling stressed natty. I hope your night was ok.
Anxiety I'm glad you were feeling a bit better last night.
I had a fairly good night. I only woke up twice. Although I've woken up feeling quite anxious. Work makes me anxious sometimes.

mummynatty · 20/06/2016 08:40

Thanks clotted and anexity had okay night didn't sleep to well from stressing trying not stress this morning and make bit nicer for kids to get to school and nursery :) not looking forward to walking to nursery though as 20 min walk in the rain :/ feel anxious today :/ xxxx and just tried take tablet (I have to crush) and missed the yogurt so had to crush another tablet :/ on day 8 hopefully start feeling better soon :) hope your all alright?

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AnxietySertraline · 20/06/2016 11:09

Having a terribel day so far. Lots of anxiety. Have just taken an alozepam 2 mg. WHEN does Sertraline work???? Hate this Sad

AnxietySertraline · 20/06/2016 11:10

Clotted: there is no way I can work right now.

AnxietySertraline · 20/06/2016 11:11

Glad your night was ok :-)

AnxietySertraline · 20/06/2016 11:12

Natty sorry about the rain... Hope you are allrigth now Flowers

mummynatty · 20/06/2016 12:06

Thanks anexity rain seems to have stopped for bit :) managed to get some food :)

I wasn't paying attention to time and picked daughter up from nursery an hour before i was meant to oops I feel guilty :/ but asked if she wanted to go back for an hour but she wanted to stay with me now asleep in pushchair :) xxxxx hope your feeling bit better than yesterday?
Doctors say to give 4-6 weeks that's what my doctor said when I got put on them

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AnxietySertraline · 20/06/2016 12:14

Hi
Not feeling better today, but alozepam has helped a bit.

AnxietySertraline · 20/06/2016 12:15

Have you all still problems eating?

Purplebluebird · 20/06/2016 12:20

When I started sertraline, I felt really nauseous for about 2 weeks, but that was it :) I'm now on some other ADs, but I was on sertraline for a few years. It really can help. Counselling too of course can help, and try to do things you enjoy sometimes, and keep a healthy sleep pattern (as much as you can). It sounds like you're doing the right things. Just keep taking the tablets, and you will soon feel better :) It will take a while, it can actually take up to 2,5 months or so before you get the full effect, but most likely will be less than that. Good luck xx

Clottedcreamqueen · 20/06/2016 12:24

Hi anxiety. Sorry you're having a bad day. I found I noticed positive effects from about day 4. However these weren't constant, it was almost like I would feel a bit better for a few hours and then go back to feeling crap, but over time the amount of time where I've been feeling good has increased. I definitely feel better, however I still don't feel like 'me' if that makes sense?
With the loss of appetite, today has been the first day I've been really hungry. The loss of appetite has been a good thing for me as I need to loose some weight. I have found that if I take sertraline with food, I feel less sick than if I take it without.

mummynatty · 20/06/2016 12:34

Thanks purplebluebird glad it has worked for you I'm on day 8 but still got quite a bit of anexity I know it won't just go I know I'll always have seems a little better sometimes know I done well this morning as normal a stressful mess in morning before school and nursery but done it without this morning :)

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mummynatty · 20/06/2016 12:37

Clotted cream queen think I've asked you what day are you on? And I don't feel sick from mine other than like third day but I have to crush tablet as can't swallow tablets :/ so I have my tablet with yogurt like doctor told me :) xxxxx

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AnxietySertraline · 20/06/2016 12:59

I can't loose anymore weight... Starting to look really ill. Not good.

AnxietySertraline · 20/06/2016 12:59

Are you all on 50 mg a day?

AnxietySertraline · 20/06/2016 13:51

Hope we all get better soon

mummynatty · 20/06/2016 13:57

Sure we will just need to give it chance :) xxxx

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Clottedcreamqueen · 20/06/2016 16:26

I'm on day 14. I did 7 days of 25mg and 7 days of 50mg. Although my mood has improved, I don't think my anxiety has decreased much at all, I think the tiny decrease has been due to my mood improving. I guess I just need to give it some time. Hope your days have all been ok

AnxietySertraline · 20/06/2016 16:26

It's raining outside. I am in bed. Hoping for better days....

AnxietySertraline · 20/06/2016 16:27

What type of work do you do? Clotted...

AnxietySertraline · 20/06/2016 16:29

I called in sick for the rest of the week. Been feeling like this is never going to get better.... But I know it has before on cymbalta (twice).

AnxietySertraline · 20/06/2016 16:30

My body hurts from being in bed so much Shock

donkir · 20/06/2016 16:44

I'm on 50mg sertraline and have been for a year now after I tried to hurt myself instead of my then 9 week old baby. I was diagnosed with pnd which they think I've had since my 14yr old was born. I think they're great and have had no side effects other than low libido. I'm no longer cross and angry at the world.

mummynatty · 20/06/2016 16:45

Hey clotted I'm on day 8 on 50mg got to go back and see doctor in couple of weeks as she wants to see me prob to see how I'm getting on :)

Sorry to hear your struggling anexity worry again about sons jumper but trying to focus on what's happening now as I know it's clean cause mum washed it last night he couldn't wear today as was still damp :/
Hope your feeling better have a little rest in bed :)

Was going to ask where is everyone, guess everyone's prob from else where lol I'm from exmouth

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