I really like how they have changed my mood and made me less anxious. I'm half way there. Still can't leave the house but hey ho.
But what I hate about them is the lingering side effects. They're nowhere near as bad as when I started them but there are definitely days where I have some noticeable side effects. The worst for me is sleepless nights.
Sometimes i'll end up tossing and turning for hours to the point where I'm getting rather agitated and annoyed. My eyes and body are so tired but my brain just won't sleep. I end up using a green off topic to help - and it really does!
Another side effects is some days my poops are not normal. And some days I don't feel like eating much.
I missed 2 doses the other day and restarted last night. During those missed days I had these very nasty head "twangs". I can't explain them. I've had brain zaps but these were worse. I remember talking to my brother and I got excited about something. For a second my brain was zapping and my vision flickering like an old film. At the same time feeling these zaps/bangs in my head. Pro tip: Don't skip doses!
I can't stop them. Impossible. My girlfriend will leave. Those 2 days I didn't have them I switched and became angry and agitated constantly. I do need them, but I hate them at times.
I too am on 150mg ...I had to have a colonoscopy cos my poo was so bad. It still is on and off. I've been loads better but this week not good. I'm so tired again and my anxiety is back ..not as bad but still horrid. I didn't leave the house for ages but am now back at work. Was off for 8 months.
Dont want to decrease cos I can't go back to how I was but can't increase cos of side effects and I can't afford to stay off work. To be honest I've got flu like symptoms so I'm hoping I'm coming down with something rather than the sert not working.
I know what you mean. I'm not going to stop taking them because my life has turned around 95% but there are side affects that linger. As to bowl movement, yep been there and still is. Asked doctor about it and said no it doesn't do that, but I must respectfully disagree with that. But lets just be thankful for the small miracles that come our way. 🕊
Hey Hoopz, you sound just like me. Tiredness and anxiety is a problem. Sat here yawning wanting my bed as we speak lol. I've come to realise that I think some side effects will remain but provided the majority of the time we're feeling positive then it's working. It just sucks to have to put up with them.
Yup, your right about the no sleep and bowel problems lingering on, that’s the boat I’m in right now still after 11 weeks. All else is good though especially my anxiety which is why I started in the first place. Good luck in the future, this medicine sure does take time!