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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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user1466369562 · 21/06/2016 20:44

glad to hear you're feeling a little better :) i'm nervous because I know it can make things worse before they get better ughh i dont want to feel any worse :( lol. I could deal with some physical side effects more than mental ones i think.
currently feeling a little heightened anxiety but trying to distract myself and drinking camomile tea to try calm down

AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 20:44

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AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 20:45

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My anxiety did get worse in the beginning... I had to take benzos and sleeping pills.

AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 20:46

But feeling a bit better these days.

AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 20:46

Do you have anyone supporting you IRL?

user1466369562 · 21/06/2016 21:03

I also have benzos and sleeping pills although trying my best to leave them for times I really feel desperate!
I recently moved back in with my parents after all of this started because I was just a mess. They have luckily been amazing and I'm lucky that my mum in particular is really understanding as she has her own anxiety issues.
how about you?

AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 21:29

How old are you? Any kids? Glad to hear your have support.
I have my mom and boyfriend (we live together) and his parents. I have kids and have a hard time letting them see me like this (a mess)...

user1466369562 · 21/06/2016 21:53

i'm 24 and nope no kids yet, just split up with my boyfriend really recently which is part of what set a lot of this off :/
ahh it must make it hard dealing with this kind of thing whilst having kids :( really admire all the mums i see all over these boards who do it!! supermums :)

AnxietySertraline · 21/06/2016 22:31

We try... But asking for help when it is needed is my biggest superpower...

Clottedcreamqueen · 22/06/2016 02:08

I've not done too badly today. I felt ok (although a bit anxious) in the morning, felt better as the day went on, and then as usual hit a low in the evening. The low is not as bad as it used to be. I can't sleep again.
Hope everyone's evenings have been ok!

AnxietySertraline · 22/06/2016 06:33

Clotted hope you got some sleep... I have some anxiety this morning... Not really bad - but not nothing either... Kids of to school now. Boyfriend made oatmeal for me for breakfast in bed. Did eat some but still have no apetite... Also still very tired.

AnxietySertraline · 22/06/2016 06:35

Still in bed - Think I will try to sleep some more...

AnxietySertraline · 22/06/2016 10:41

Have sleept on/off and have just woken up...

mummynatty · 22/06/2016 11:09

Sorry to hear you've split from your boyfriend I split with my daughters dad about year ago still hurts :/ I'm 25 and I have 2 kids a son 5 and daughter 2 :) I have quite a bit of anexity today especially this morning when I woke up :/ feel slightly better now got son to school and had a parents meeting at school so got to talk to some of people that work at school :) got to drop daughter to nursery in bit how's everyone today ?

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user1466369562 · 22/06/2016 11:45

woke up with the usual morning anxiety that makes me not want to get out of bed and face the day :( I find that I literally cannot sleep unless I have something on in the background (netflix, youtube, podcasts etc) because my mind goes crazy other wise. and i sleep so restlessly!
i'm about to take my 4th tablet. what days are everyone on?

user1466369562 · 22/06/2016 11:46

also does anyone else wake up and immediately have that horrible sickly, churning, nervous stomach feeling? i have it EVERY morning without fail along with a racing heart

AnxietySertraline · 22/06/2016 11:57

The wake-up anxiety. I have that... It is a bit better/not every time I wake up.

user1466369562 · 22/06/2016 12:15

How long did that take to ease off Anxiety? It's so annoying because it makes me not want to get out of bed even though I know once I get up and do something that it eases a bit.

AnxietySertraline · 22/06/2016 12:29

A week of 50 mg a would say...

mummynatty · 22/06/2016 12:41

Having such a horrid day feel so horrid on kids all I'm doing it stressing that out cause of my anexity can walk anywhere all want to do is go home and cry :/ xxxxxxxxx

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user1466369562 · 22/06/2016 12:45

Oh no mummynatty :( I know the feeling... having to keep a brave face on in front of others and pretend you're fine is the worst and I can imagine even harder in front of your kids. I hope feeling horrid passes soon Flowers
The thing i hate most about all this is how withdrawn I've become. I do anything to avoid me feeling worse which means I spend most of my days atm being a lazy bitch moping around my house and flaking on plans. I try my best to do some exercise every day running with my dog but its hard to find the motivation. Honestly admire those of u with kids and a family soooo much

AnxietySertraline · 22/06/2016 13:48

Natty - try to remember that it is still early days... Sertraline will hopefully start to work soon Flowers

AnxietySertraline · 22/06/2016 13:50

Natty - can your mom take the kids for a few days? Or their daddys?

AnxietySertraline · 22/06/2016 13:52

Natty: Are you anxious about anything specific? Or just that anxious feeling in the body?

AnxietySertraline · 22/06/2016 13:55

I have a hard time getting motivated as well... But try to do little things everyday - showering, getting dressed, eating (really hard for me), Reading emails (eventhough work mails make me anxious at the moment), cleaning a tiny bit, going for at short walk an so on.