hi I was first diagnosed with post natal depression after my first baby 25 years ago and was put on Prozac then after my second baby 20 years ago I had a really bad episode o depression and anxiety... I had a further two really bad episodes over a few years the last one being approx 10 years ago I have been on sertraline since then and thought I was ok but then four weeks ago completely out of the blue I had an anxiety attack at work and came home and have hardly left my bedroom since ..... I have been crying not eating not bathing (usually have at least two a day) the go said it is probably due to several factors of stress I e losing my mum two years ago going back to work after a few days and working 12/14 hours a day for the past two years , money worries, relationship problems, etc I have been assessed for counselling but 3/4 months waiting list ... The gp increased my sertraline from 100mg to 150 four weeks ago and today gave me buspirone two 5mg a day well I took one at lunchtime and felt really weird sort of spaced out I'm due to take another one now but I'm a bit wary as I didn't like the feeling earlier but I think maybe I need to give them a chance to get in my system ???? I just want to be back to "normal " whatever that is ? I just wondered if anyone else has taken buspirone and have they worked ???
Hi haven't taken buspirone but wanted to reply so you know people out here will be able to offer advice. Just keep posting similar , don't worry you'll get replies. Have taken meds but not that one so know they may take a while to work but know it's hard cos you don't know if you should be giving them time or trying different med. we just want to get it right so we can push on and help ourselves alongside these meds. Sound like your really going through it poor thing. Your not alone been there. Just wanted to lock myself in house. My anxiety at worst would take an age to tell you how bad. Speak here, great help, keep telling doc if worried no improvement etc. Talk anytime❤️
Hello Beverley,
I would like to empathise with you if I may...
I have suffered chronic anxiety for six years since my father was diagnosed with Cancer. Sadly he passed away whilst mum and I were at his side three years ago.
During the time he was suffering I saw events whilst visiting that my mind found horrific and impossible to process (I wont go into detail) plus dad dying infront of mum and I..
I developed every possible anxiety symptom over the six years and had a huge amount of hospital checks on various anxiety induced ailments.
I too an on 150mg of Sertraline backed up by 5mg Diazepam if needed for muscle spasm.
I believe the wait for councelling will be well worth it. I havd had two full courses of CBT for health anxiety but I have currently been assessed and am being given 1-1 Councelling by a pro NHS psycotherapist.
On week 1 after I poured my heart out to her she diagnosed me as having Post Traumatic Stress Disorder because of the way I didnt know how to manage the trauma and stress I was feeling during dads illness and passing, we are now working to bring that grief to the surface and allow me to process it properly.
I wonder if you will follow the same path of support after the sad loss of your mum and reading my experience?...
P.s. I am also going through a mental \ nervous breakdown at the moment, constantly bursting into tears, panic attacks etc and signed off work and dont really want to leave the house but enjoy the therapy sessions as I feel they will have a positive outcome...
Thank you x
thank you... I still haven't dealt with the loss of my mum maybe counselling will help (fingers crossed) I'm sorry for your loss and hope you feel better soon...
All the best for a full and speedy recovery to you too. Good Luck for the counselling...