General support thread - come on in

[Kielyflower]

I couldn’t see a recent one of these so thought I’d start one.

I just feel I need to do something positive so will hopefully share some more thoughts later that I hope will help - others as well as myself.

In the meantime, feel free to check in as, if nothing else, it helps to feel less alone.

@Kielyflower I meant it! How are you doing? I've got an overwhelming sense of anxiety today. Follow up with gp in an hour so I'm going to mention the physical side effects x

Touch wood, I'm doing ok thanks. Still some issues early in the morning. And I think some of me feeling better is that I am better at managing it rather than that all symptoms have gone away. But I'll take that for now.

I think I've asked this before but can't remember what you said - have you tried propranalol, or even a short course of a benzodiazepam (sp?)?

Hope doc is useful

No I'm going to ask about propranolol today thank you. How are you sleeping?

How did you get on?

My sleep is ok, still sometimes disturbed and still never sleep past about 6am but I feel ok on it.

@Kielyflower hes put me on 60mg of fluoxitine to try for 4 weeks as he's seen an improvement with me on them. First time I've not snotty cried all over his office in months!

Glad you're getting some sleep I'm exhausted with ds sleep atm he had me up at 4am today!

@Takemeback2thestart how are you?

I'm starting to spiral again 😥

Hi, @Jk24 sorry you’re not feeling well today, it’s such an awful feeling when you feel like everything is slipping away from you, been there many times .
I’m feeling very low but have managed to get out of bed at least. I feel so guilty for feeling so bad and the usual feelings of failure and anxiety.

is there anything you can do today to distract yourself from the bad feelings, even if it’s just for half hour or so. I know it’s hard to do , especially if you have the physical feelings that accompany depression and anxiety. Did your doctor give you any propranolol?
I use these occasionally, and it’s really bad I have diazepam. I hate having to rely on this type of medication but it’s saved my life in the past.
x

@Takemeback2thestart thanks for checking back in. Glad you've at least managed to get up. Does dh support you?

I'm working today and trying to do some cleaning inbetween. The feeling of failure you describe is exactly how I see myself. As a failure.

No to the propranolol he wanted me to try a higher dose of fluoxitine first.

Hope you're ok x

He does yes, but he struggles to understand and I know I frustrate him with my ways. I wouldn’t blame him if he gave up on me.
I try to keep a lot of it to myself now.

It’s exhausting isn’t it. Im so tired all the time.

Yes my dh struggles to understand especially my thoughts so I've stopped telling him some things. Feel free to vent off to me anytime x

@Jk24 @Takemeback2thestart sorry your both feeling bad. I'm in the same boat with you. Trying to plod on and hope time is a healer.

@Ilovedogs1 I feel I'm doing just that. Plodding on. Not living life to the full. Just existing really. Hugs and positive thoughts to everyone x

How is everyone?

Very wise words @Kielyflower today I managed to clean the house, get dressed, get out of bed and now out (after weeks of not leaving my home) doing some errands. Motivation does come after.

Sorry to hear you're struggling @Jk24 do you yourself feel Fluoxetine made a difference at all?

Sending hugs to everyone

@snowfoxglove well done you! How do you feel? Thank you ill get over it eventually. It seems to have kicked in a bit so the rest is on me now x

Thank you @Jk24 It feels unusual because I avoided it but I feel a bit better.

I hope Fluoxetine works. I'm thinking of switching back tbf because it helped so I hope it helps you too xx

@snowfoxglove you should be proud of yourself! What meds you on now? X

@Jk24 Thank you xx I'm on 10 mg of Escitalopram. I read it helps some people but it's keeping me stuck in this zombie-like state. Pretty sure that's one of the reasons I feel poorly. There are no more (or they are reduced) highs but lows are still there.

My experience with Fluoxetine was that I still experienced joy and happiness if I made an effort. It didn't magically solve everything or take all of my anxiety but it also didn't rob me of my soul.

@snowfoxglove that's good to know thank you. Hope everyone enjoys their weekend x

@dawn1331

Hey. How's everyone doing? Hoping things are ok.

Hi everyone. I’ve walked the dogs and now I’m trying to find the enthusiasm to go and marinade some chicken for dinner. 🤦‍♀️

Feeling quite despairing today. My own fault, I didnt get straight up this morning, allowed myself to think to much. Now stuck in the loop. Presently standing in the queue at the supermarket trying not to cry.
Why is it so relentless???

Hi both, @Wolfiefan did you manage the chicken?

@Ilovedogs1 How's the rest of your day been?

Hey all, I’m doing ok, a lot better than a month ago. I did say something quite clumsy to someone today, which I am trying not to ruminate about.

I hope people are finding ways to relax and are having some better moments in amongst the difficult times.

@Ilovedogs1 I find the supermarket hellish. I think it’s a common trigger for a lot of people. It’s really not a pleasant environment at the basic level of lighting, noise, people etc, and also just triggering for many and varied reasons.

Im seriously considering trying to move to an online delivery for big shops, but don’t have the strength to cope with making that change either

I agree with the supermarket! I cried in tesco last week as the washing tabs are on the pet Isle so this week I went to mossions instead x