Since just before xmas I've started to feel increasingly stressed out, anxious & low. The lead up to xmas was stupidly frantic with all the usual things, tons of kids activities with school and a really busy time at work. During xmas we had almost 2 weeks off but almost every day involved seeing someone or doing something. By the end of it I was exhausted and now back to a busy time at work.
Since the new year I have felt increasingly low and I can't seem to get out of it. I feel worn out and my chronic condition RA has been playing up with painful joints and overwhelming tiredness. This makes me irritable and snappy with my family and at work I just can't be bothered to talk to anyone properly.
I've been feeling stressed with everything I need to do (have just moved house) and I've been getting palpitations which makes me even more anxious! It's like a bloody viscious circle.
I already take 20mg fluoxetine every day and have done for years, I dread to think what I'd be like without them.
I tried to make an appointment with my lovely GP this morning but she is booked up for at least a week and they can't give me an appointment at the moment so i've just got to keep ringing. I ended up in the toilets at work crying.
Can anyone else relate to this? I just don't know why I feel like this when I have so much to be happy for. I just want to be a happy person.
I'd be very grateful for any support or advice please.