Day 10 and i made it to the party.

Treatment and medication
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A good party last night, although a small group and no wine for me. Still feeling a bit anxious and iky. I would love to hear how everyone else is doing after days, weeks and months. Feeling very needy and craving reassurance that this will work in good time. Still not myself 

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I am only on day 3 so I am probably not the person to be giving reassurance as I'm a week behind you and struggling with the side effects, but I will say I'm really happy for you that you've managed to get out and socialise, even if you didn't feel 100%. That is amazing, well done and congratulations. Ellie Xxxx

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Hi lee,

Thats good progress already😊

Day 30 here...hhave definitely made progress too...but still not fully my old self...although i do suffer from intrusive thoughts...which are so horrible...i am getting there with it all though 😊 and you will too x x x

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Hi Lee, well done, you should be proud of yourself. You have done an amazing thing. I've been on the meds for a year, and even though life continues to throw me curve balls, i couldn't have got where i am without them. Things will get better, it just takes time and adjustment. At the beginning i lost interest in everything i enjoye. One of my main hobbies is writing, but i even lost interest in that. But i am getting back on track. I found that if i do a little bit every now and then, even if it's only a word or two, my eenthusiasm is slowly coming back. So give it a try. Go for a walk down the garden, nible a little food, start small, don't overwhelm yourself.find pleasure in the small things and the rest will follow. And don't forget, you're never on your own. Again, well done. Best wishes and keep in touch, night or day. Best wishes Geoff.

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Wow! Well done for attending the party, I know that couldn't of been easy. Lee the main thing to keep in mind is, to know that you will get better and be back to your old self. It's a matter of time which differs for each of us. I became disillusioned and thought i was different from every other sufferer eg they got better and I wouldn't!

Now I know for a fact this is not true...We will all get better its all about the timing. You are 100% included. Xx xxkeep posting x

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Thank you Ellie. I can't say it was easy, but a step in the right direction. I hope you are not getting too many horrible side effects and that things start looking up for you soon too. Lee 

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So positive. I don't have many intrusive thoughts, but so pleased you feel that you have made progress. Let's do this yommymommy. Closer than you were 30 days ago. xxx

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Thanks Geoff, I am so heartened to hear people are progressing on this med. The closer 2016 looms the more I want to get well and strong again. i can't face another 2015. Keep writing, and thanks so much for the reply. i appreciate this group and all the encouragement enormously. Cheers. Lee. 

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I have the nausea and other stomach troubles, but by far the worst has been the increased anxiety, the mornings are truly excruciating. But I really love hearing stories from people who are getting better!!! Need all the positivity available to push through to when things get good again. Ellie xxx

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Lorraine you are so patient and reassuring. Yes, I do worry that they work for everyone but not me. Silly thinking after 10 days on 20 mg. I am so glad that you have so much faith in me and i am so happy to be 100% included. Going to be more patient and roll with it for a while. You are all so great and I don't know what I would do without all the positives. Hugs. Lee. 

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Hi ellie

bless you xx you will get there too. The nausea is horrible but you can get something from the doctor for this. When I was very unwell I would dread the morning nausea and retching but found if I dabbed a tiny amount of salt on my tongue, I would instantly stop retching! Amazing but true...It honestly works! I also had lots of stomach problems and had various tests done. All turned up clear. It was all down to the depression. As soon as your depression starts to lift you will find all these weird symptoms will vanish.

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Party at day 10!! Wow you're doing so well xxx I'm on week 7 and feeling so much better xx

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Party at day 10!! Wow you're doing so well xxx I'm on week 7 and feeling so much better xx

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Marf, you have no idea how happy that makes me. Well done for sticking g it out. There is hope for me 😘

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It does take time, citalprom has changed my life, anxiety gone am happy everyday and no longer negative about life events, hang on in the end its worth it.