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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 · 21/06/2016 13:45

Hopefully you'll feel better soon and tablets will help :) just a pain everything takes time :/ your doing well taking tablets :) I'm on day 9 today :)

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AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 15:07

I am on day 13 but the 2 first days were only on 25 mg

AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 15:08

How are U doing now natty?

AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 15:08

And clotted?

mummynatty · 21/06/2016 15:45

Better today thanks worried about late but trying to focus on what I need to do :) and the positives :) you anexity?

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AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 15:56

Overthinking... Thinking that the meds are not working.... Feeling useless... But want so much to get better...

AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 15:58

Reading lots on the internet about Sertraline...

donkir · 21/06/2016 16:04

Anxiety please don't read about it. You'll only find negative reactions the good ones never seem to come through. Also remember it can take a good 6 weeks for them to take affect. Flowers

AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 17:11
Flowers
mummynatty · 21/06/2016 17:14

Oh dear sorry to hear your having bad day today anexity :/ no don't read about it can make you feel worse we just have to give it the time doctors have told us :)

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AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 19:07

Have already read too much Confused

AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 19:08

But try to focus on the good stories from the internet.

AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 19:09

Donkir: just want to get better now Star

AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 19:10

Have a new job comming up...

AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 19:11

Kind of a Dream job... So hoping I can get better so I wont f* this opportunity upShock

user1466369562 · 21/06/2016 19:15

Hi hope its ok if I join :) I'm on day 3 of sertraline for bad anxiety/a bit of depression (as a result of the anxiety). This is my first proper go at an AD, i tried one dose of citalopram a month or so ago and it made me vomit many times and just was unbearable.
Its such early days but so far just had a bit of tummy trouble & the runs as well as sleepiness and headaches.
this constant anxiety every single day is so hard :( i just want this medication to work well but I know theres no guarentee and it could take time...
PS sorry for the username ive literally just joined and cant figure out yet how to change it Confused

mummynatty · 21/06/2016 20:00

Hey user1 it's fine I started thred as I was scaryed to start sertraline and was looking for people in same boat as me so welcome :) I'm on day 9 and I had heavy head and felt sick and tried like 4th day but nothing to much as can't tell as get niggles here and there and prob worring about side effects and my anexity makes. Me think got side effects prob :/ I'm same can't do anything simple things stress me out and I'm worring all the time :/

Oh that's okay hard to find a username that nobody has used

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user1466369562 · 21/06/2016 20:14

have your side effects started to ease at all?
im starting at a tiny dose (12.5mg) and working my way slowly to 50mg because i seem to be so sensitive to medications
im also noticing a pattern and i'm certain that a lot of this is related to my hormones as it all started since coming off the pill after 3 years and my periods (or lack thereof) have been all over the place. i think it could be PMDD so i've started taking lots of supplements and ordered some Agnus Castus to try and attack this from all angles!

AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 20:33

Welcome User1

AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 20:34

I am on day 13 (2 days with 25 mg and 11 days with 50 mg).

AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 20:36

I have alot of anxiety and a bit of depression bc of the bad anxiety

AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 20:37

I have had bad sideeffects - but feel a tiny bit better than before sertralin.

AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 20:38

Eventhough I still feel low a lot and anxiety is alot still.

AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 20:40

So tonight I have to read some important papers from my new job (starting 1/8) and have to write an e-mail to them afterwards. A Big part of me just want to run away... But it will be a stupid decision... So I have to find the curage...

AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 20:41

Clotted and natty - how are you this evening?