I can hear an angry shouting voice in my head and I'm scared

[CharCharGabor]

I was just feeding DD upstairs and it just came into my head. I couldn't understand what it was saying but it was angry. It's made me all shaky and panicky Help!

It's Ok. Sit down, take some deep breaths. In and out.

Are you alright?

Try to relax
we're here with you

I'm here. I don't know what it is. It's like my mind is racing but it's not thinking anything. I'm trying to take deep breaths but my stupid cold is making me choke.

It's alright. Turn the TV off, just sit for a while.

Have you been feeling unwell other than the cold?

No I've been fine. I've been on ads for a fortnight though.

Ahh. Which ones have you been taking? Some of them can do this. It isn't you but you do need to see your GP in the morning. Is there someone with you, it must be frightening, especially if you are alone.

maybe try something lavender if you can find it - the aroma is really calming

why don't you call nhs direct?

I'm on Seroxat. They're the only ones the doctor would give me though as I'm bfing. I'm on my own, DP is on nights tonight. Just DD asleep upstairs. Haven't got any lavender, shame as it would probably help.

What would they do Dragonbutter?

Some ADs can have side effects. You need to see your GP tomorrow morning. Are you ok?

I took Sertraline whilst bfing. On it from baby being 10 days old [oops still on it she's nearly 3]
Seroxat doesn't work for everyone, I'm off to google it - though please don't you do that...please believe me googling is bad for your health. Will get you summarised thing if i find anything in the next couple of mins.
Hang in there all

It's more than likely the seroxat. They have been linked to alot of problems, both here and in the US. It should give you details on the patient advice sheet.
Can you give dp a call? It must be so stressful for you so you really do need someone there to hold your hand.

I'm ok. It seems to be settling down a bit. I just feel really jittery, like my hands are shaking and things.

I have a BNF gigglewitch.

At least you realise it's in your head. That's good.

I know the side effects of Seroxat, unfortunately I read too much already I thought nothing would happen to me because it's quite rare. Doc didn't want to give me sertraline as bnf says only short term use. Don't want to worry DP, he couldn't leave work anyway.

It's shock Char. It will be OK. Just sit for a while. It is the mediation, not you.

I did wonder if it was or not, Pea. But it's so quiet here that it couldn't be anything else. It felt like someone was in my head. Now it's just like gears are spinning really really fast. It's scary

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You do need to go back to your GP. He can refer you for some counselling maybe? This will help.

CharChar - hang in there and in the morning see your GP - it is more than likely the Seroxat. I was prescribed it and after reading the info on-line refused to take it. My friend who is a GP said she would never prescribe it these days. I am on Sertraline and also breastfeeding, it's so much safer and easier to handle. I think some gp's just open their big book and don't think about what they are prescribing.

I had something similar when on seroxat, it is very likely to be the medication. Have you heard voices before?

Hold on in there chick. Breathe deep

Mad idea but if you need someone to speak to verbally can the samaritans help in this case? Or NHS direct? You need someone who can help you calm down then do talk to GP tomorrow morning.

I've got to go to bed shortly. Hope you manage to get some sleep too. What time is DP home?

OK. This isn't listed on the 'common side effects'. That's not to say that seroxat can't be the cause.

How you doing now, calming at all?