I have been on 30 mg for 6 weeks now and felt quite possitive lately but the last 3 days havent been good. Anxiety and not being able to conentrate because of the constant rushing of my mind.
Anybody else had this experience. Im start feeling like i did before and dont want to go back there.😟
Hi Bozzer
Speak to your care coordnator about this. You might have your good and bad days whatever medication you are on. Possibly you have had a bad experience.
If possible keep at your regular programme, do the things that you normally do.
Alternatively call your GP.
Nick
dear bozzer yes i am experiencing the same symptoms as you have been put on 30mg and the synmptoms seem to be getting worse not better...no motivation to do anything just sitting in pyjamas its not good ...hang in you are not alone...maybe go talk to your gp if you are able to get out which i appreciate is sometimes hard..
Thanks lesley!! It s actually been 8 weeks. I had been feeling ok but facing work coming up soon brings anxiety up big time. Also very tearfull. I live and work in spain and have done so for the past 21 yrs. Its a seasonal job i.e. 6 to 7 months a year. Last october i really hit the after some bad experiences. I think i was putting all physical signs of depression and at the time slight anxiety on to the fact that i suffer from osteoarthritis in my neck and hip. I experienced muscle tightness and spasms. Also a funny annoying feeling in my head. I finished work a week early and in november really hit the wall.severe anxiety and just feeling unwell 24/7. my docter put me on citalopram wich i used to take before and had always helped. I finished my earlier bout on citalopram in june 2014. wish i never would have but hey i eas feeling ok. This time the citalopram did not see to have any effect but i stayed on them for the time being. I finally ended up in hospital and from there a psychiatrist on my 44th birthday nov the 20th. The subscribed me lyrica or pregalin as some call it. 3 times a day 75 mg. It helped me sleep a lot better but there wassnt enough improvement during the long days. On march the 27th i went to see a psychiatrist and she brought me on to mirt. I had to come of the citalopram. 30 mg in 10 days. 4 days of mirt 25mg for 4 days and than 30mg. I felt very tired and slept for hours. I did feel better mentally. I was able to get out more and went for long walks. Finally it seemed i was slowly getting there. I still got very anxious whenever something had to be done and i also wasnt able to plan anything . Things like going out for a meal etc.yhe last 3 eeeks i started feeling a big improvement eventhough very sloely. I still took it very easy cause i didnt want to fall back into that horrible place. Now that work is coming up and having had meetings with work my doctor and psychiatrist i have been feeling very nervy and my mind is going in overtime. The meetings were very possitive and at work they are very understanding. They said to take it easy and if in any case i feel bad or anxious to take a break or in the worst case going home.they even said that if it wouldnt work out at all i could go on the sick . i really want it to work out but am getting so worked up the meds dont seem to do their job.why do i get so worked up is yhe golden question. There is no reason to feel like that.
i would love to exercise more but that is not possible at the moment due to my hip and neck.cant evrn go seimming because i have had an open wound on my leg for 5 yrs. Doesnt heal because of 2 cases of thrombosis 6 yrs ago. It seems to nearly close every winter but gets bigger again at work. As you can tell i have a lot of isues preventing me from a lot of stufff mainly a moderate bit of exercise every day. The long walks do help but even those have been effected by my anxiety and weird feelings.
A vicious circle from wich i dont seem to be able to escape. I really appriciate your respond. Hope you can find a way to improve your daily battles. Xx
hello bozzer well thanks for replying...i wish i had the magic answer for you but unfortunately i dont right now....just sending you some positive vibes and hope things work out for you..im struggling at mo...cant seem to motivate myself or even get up and go into another room...whats that about...crazy really as i used to be very outgoing...fingers crossed for both of us and here to chat anytime...kind regars lesley xx
hi lesley,
i am on 30 for about a month and it seems to have made me worse, anxiety, fatigue, sleeping with pill. how longhave you been on it and do u plan to change it?
Bn on it since march 17. Want to stick with it but struggling at the moment. Hoping for better times soon for both of us. Here for a chat when needed xx
Sozz suzie, did not realize you were asking lesley.
hi suzie...ive been on 30 for about a month too...it has made me much worse even to the point where i cant even get to my doctors to discuss it.......i really have no idea how to change it.......any suggestions would be gratefully received...how did you cope or how exactly are you coping at the moment....just feel absolutely numb dont know if thats a good or a bad thing will it get any better i hope so..thanks for reply ..
its the anxiety thats the worst just cant stop thinking about the worst case of of everything and nothing that bad has happened yet its really wierd.......
im sure suzie wont mind having a joint discussion i think this is a good thing bozzer...teamwork might help us all after all! x
Same here. My biggest problem also. Cant see any possitve outcomes. This surely must change. Everyone always says its me who s gotta try and get out but how ?? I would like to try anything but anxiety and and feeling depressed stops me.
Keep faith...i do xx
thanks lesley. i see the psych on friday and will tell him, but iam so frustrated as i am sure u are. i don't feel like doing anything. how longis it supposed to take to work?
yep everyone says u gotta change yourself but very difficult when you have the severe blues...wish i had the answer but doing the same...keeping the faith is one of my favourite expressions thanks for reminding me of that one...now to put it into action...keep the faith bozzer!!...here anytime
yep its very frustrating as frustrating as hell which is annoying in itself isnt it.......no idea how long it takes to work hope its very soon...hang in suzie and and bozzer says keep the faith!!...easier said than done i know...you are not alone we are all here together...which is great i think x
also the weight gain is pretty awful when u cant get up off sofa deciding what to squeese into is a nightmare!!..i used to be a twig not anymore...more doom and gloom im laughing now which is a plus!!!
i feel your pain. they tell me too that i should be doing relaxation exercises. i bought a book on cbt,(cognitive behavior therapy) but i can't relate to it right now. i don't understand why the meds make you feel worse . i try to do a few things around the house. i will ask the psych on friday what to do. i am also going to beg to have a bloodtest done that helps in determining what antidepressant may work.
no problem. it's good to get info especially frompeople that can relate to what you're going through.
i hear you suzie my doctor recommended a book "the happiness trap" i was too depressed to read it and i couldnt relate to it which is madness in itself isnt it...well done on doing things around the house youre doing better than me so big up to you girl.......its crazy that meds make you feel worse i so agree viscious circle...stay positive if poss and thanks for the reply x
you have inspired me a bit now to get off sofa so thank you.......its a lovely day out there such a waste to look at it through the flipping window!!!!!