I feel like I am going backwards. More nausea. Panic is back like it was before is this normal. I know to expect ups and downs but this feels really a huge step back.
Anyone have words of wisdom for me? This is agony
Mell omg I am experiencing the exact same! It hasn’t made a huge difference yet mentally or physically. But this weekend really was hrd for me I might’ve done too much. Lots of panic, shakiness and nause.
At least we can support each other
I've been exactly the same . Just going into my 4th week and although anxiety hadn't been as bad last night was awful. Heart racing, anxiety really bad no appetite again . Had to cancel plans with family , just feel like it's taking over my life. I know it's still very early days for me , so fingers crossed things will get easier for all of us Xx
Pure agony. I guess it shows I was doing a little better and it sure was hard keeping it together for Christmas. Maybe this is just reaction of busy Christmas. I was optimistic for week 5 but I feel like week 1 and 2 again.
Neee some hope here.
Oh it’s awful. I’m so sorry you are going through the same thing. It’s gotta get better. It has to.
I'm in the same boat too Mell. 3 or 4 days ago I had the worst day ever going in to week 5. Felt like jumping off a bridge. Had never felt anxiety like it before in my life. The days since have been better and we all have to just stick with it. If it can make us feel that much worse then just think how much better it is going to make us feel on the rebound in later weeks.
Drink chamomile tea, eat walnuts, spinach, yoghurt, broccoli, oats, almonds, salmon, avocado and it will all help you to the next stage.
Avoid sugar, caffeine, cake, chocolate etc ... a bit difficult at Christmas I know.
Karen now long will you give it? I’m trying to give it s while since It worked for me a few years ago. But ugh. 😏. And how many mg are you on?
I feel the same. I’m like “isnit cuz of Christmas?!” Trying to wait. But I just don’t know.
Hi Tina, I'm going to ser my Dr tomorrow. When starting med he gave me no indication of side effects. If it hadn't have been for this forum i would've thought i was going crazy! I'm on 20mg . Think i need to give it longer, but when each day doesn't seem to be easier than the one before it's hard to imagine feeling better. It's reassuring reading others have experienced same, and are now feeling much better. And like i said i really hope that will be us soon xx
Thank you Dom
Right?! I just wait to feel a little better then when I do I have a bad day mentally and physically. I Emailed my doctor and Shenandoah suggested She prescribe another med on top of Prozac and wants to up my prozac. Ugh. Decisions when they affect tour body and mind are so hard
Urgh day 34 here and woke up anxious then felt totally depressed. Definitely a backward step too and as usual - insomnia.
I know they say "hold the dose" when you feel like this in week 4/5 but I really feel I need to up it. Has anybody upped in week 4/5? How did it go? Did the insomnia go?
Sending love out to all the people in week 4/5 ... the living nightmare continues.
Throughout recovery on these meds you'll go through many setbacks / blips where you will feel like you've gone backwards. Its always 3 steps forward and 2 steps back all the way. Its perfectly normal for these meds and seems how it works. It can be months before you even start to feel the beginnings of recovery and you can't hurry these meds whatever you do. Try and go with it and know that you're heading in the right direction.
Took me 6 months to recover.
K x
I am just in pure agony today. Can’t eat. So paniced. I dont know what to do.
Its reallly bad today
I've been exactly the same Mel , just starting my 4th week on 20mg. Had 2 good days , thought i was making some progress......then bang! Last 2 days have been awful, anxiety through the roof racing heart Feeling light headed/dizzy. Just hoping it settles . Totally understand how youre feeling, it's so hard . Take care Xx
i am so sorry mel. we have those days for sure!!! its pure agony. deep breath just lie down if you can and watch something you like. do you have any benzos (anti anxiety pills)?
I’m having a bad morning last night before I went to bed starting feeling nauseous and mind felt weird. This morning I’m all turned around like dizzy and neck hurts head feels weird and a little nauseous which makes me anxious ness terrible. Ugh. I hate this.
Hi Karen how did doctor go??
I’m habing a hard morning. Feeling all sorts of weird. Ugh.
Hi Tina , saw Dr and felt more positive and reassured. He said all side effects I'm experiencing are normal for this med and in time they will ease. He hasn't upped my dose still on 20mg, he said it's still early days, and has given me a prescription for another month then back to see him again. I was due to start cognitive behavioural therapy today, but due to a mix up with appt it's now next week . Hope you're feeling better today, it's so hard to cope with the rough days. Take care Xx
Mell what’s the latest? How many days has it been?