Recovering after a breakdown

[peaceandgin]

Can anyone tell me their stories of recovering after a breakdown?

I’ve just endured a few months of almost constant panic, sobbing and being sick / not eating.

I just had my 3rd non tearful / non panicked day in a week (but not in a row) and I’m hoping to turn a corner soon.

My lovely DH has been amazing and together we’ve worked out that moving away for a fresh start (to a familiar place) would help me recover. He can still work in the new location. A costly move but hopefully worth it. Our families are backing us up all the way.

Am I turning a corner? do you have a happy ending?

@kizziee I'm on 60mg fluoxitine and have been for about 8 weeks. I was on sertraline before that. The relentless anxiety is exhausting

I've had to take diazepam today. Don't know if it's increasing the medication that's making things even worse

You've helped me so much today reading this.
Im feeling like the worst mum in the world. I can bearly interact with my children because I've been in severe panic for nearly 3 months. Im having a few good days but today is particularly bad.
Your experience sounds similar to what Im going through now and to know there's light at the ebd of it is helpful. Thank you. I'm glad you're doing better x

@MadMother37 as awful as it is I just wanted to let you know I had a breakdown in 2016. I had 8 months off work and didnt leave the house for weeks because of the panic. Unfortunately I'm having this episode now although not as bad as 2016.
My point is to let you know I never thought I'd recover from 2016 it was that bad and although it's tough atm I've had a good gap in between so it can get better .
I'm glad to have you both to talk to about these tough times we are experiencing. Its nice to know your not alone.

@MadMother37 are you taking medication to help ? Sorry you are going through this.

Kizzie, yes I am. Im on 15mg Mirtazapine and have diazepam when required but it barely touches the anxiety

@MadMother37 I'm really sorry you are going through such a tough time. Things CAN get better

Hi. Struggling today. My husband has been working from home but had to go into work today. Trying to resist having a diazepam but feel so anxious

@Ilovedogs1
Dont resist one if you need one. They are prescribed to help you in times of need. As long as you're not chugging down max dosage every day you'll be ok

@Ilovedogs1 sorry you've had a tough day. I agree - take it if you need it

Another day waking up full of anxiety and dread. I know people say things change but this is hard going.

@Ilovedogs1 that morning anxiety is awful - cortisol is at its highest on a morning which is why it feels even more significant.
Did you swap to Prozac because sertraline had stopped working ?
Hope the day gets better for you

Can I jump on here? I have been in crisis/in breakdown for about 3 months, after a period of wobbly mental health for a few years. I feel completely unable to cope. I have overwhelming anxiety and seem incapable of doing anything, including care for the house, which is making my anxiety worse as I can’t face leaving the house, but it surrounds me with feelings of misery. Have been listening to Dr Claire Weekes audiobook but I feel so horribly unwell. I just don’t want to wake up each day because I can’t face another day of this.

@UtterlyTerrified1 I totally hear you. I've been like this for about 3 months myself.
All the psychiatrist seems to do is up my medication.

I was meant to have a call from an adult social worker this morning but the system is down; the GP has said he can’t prescribe anything until this is done, so I’m really worried I will get no further forwards for a while. I am so sorry that you are in the same situation.