Thank you so much! As horrible to say because i don’t wish anyone to feel how i do but it is nice to hear that i really am not alone. I tend to use music as a way of relaxing when things get too much. I will have a look into the youtube video’s, never really tried it! I haven’t took the step into councelling, i use an over the phone service often but never face to face. Don’t feel quite ready for that to be honest. Did you ever feel like that?
Yes the throat thing is awful I had it for a couple of months where it literally felt like I had a lump in my throat, was so frustrating when went to the docs and they couldn’t see anything (I never go to the doctors really, this was how I got onto the meds). But then my mind has run away with me since and I’ve had all sorts (hopefully just in my mind).
I am feeling alright now, went for a little walk. Going to try and have a walk every night. Just finding I feel a bit nauseous when I do anything for too long, but that will go.
I’m so glad we are all able to support eachother. It really helps me so much. Xxx
Met with the counselor, and she said when starting a new medication it can make you feel a bunch of different ways. Sometimes it's normal, sometimes it's not, but she said to call my doc. I called the doc and left a message (they will get back to me after a few hours). I had a very low moment and cried for the past 30 minutes, I feel a little bit better, but now I'm just kinda dull and tired. Sometimes this medicine makes me feel restless, like I'm constantly moving my foot. Does that happen to you as well?
I was desperate when making my first appointment with my counselor. I needed help and I wanted someone professional to tell me what I needed to do. I enjoy seeing my counselor. I tell her EVERYTHING. Even my most messed up thoughts. To me, it's comfort in someone knowing how I feel, and will be able to tell me what I need to do/work on. We are focused right now on "retraining" my brain (from all the childhood trauma). I don't talk about things I'm not ready to talk about though, and she doesn't push me. I think it's helpful. I did have a very low moment about an hour ago. I cried for like 30 minutes. I called my doc and left a message asking if it's normal to feel like this on the medication. She hasn't gotten back to me yet. I'm hanging in there though
Yes my feet and my hands always feel restless, constantly feel like I need to click my fingers some parts of the day, my arms also ache and feel a bit tingly. Today I’ve woken up with a headache and just feel rubbish. Think I need to make sure I’m drinking more water as my neck, shoulders and jaw feel really tight.
Yes I have those low moments too. They are horrible. I noticed yesterday I felt a lot more spaced out, hoping today I won’t feel like that so much.
Xxx
I’m on day 11 now and my stomach is back to normal. I still feel a bit nauseous in the morning before breakfast but my main thing now is I just feel exhausted. I am trying to think that this is a good sign as it shows my body is relaxing after about 4 months of constant obsessing. But just want to double check, is this normal? I do have a slight burning headachey sensation on the left back side of my head which I am NOT going to google....hopefully xxx
Praying for a happy and healthy day for you today, Madeleine!
How are you doing today? What day is it for you?
I'm on day 7 and feel very tired. Going to get up in a little bit to get out of the house and I need to do some laundry
Thank you and you. I am feeling a bit less panicky now but find myself feeling dazed. My lymph’s feel sore but probably because I haven’t moved a lot and they always react when I put anything into my body they aren’t sure of.
I’m finding it hard to want to socialise as I feel a bit disconnected from myself. Xxx
How are you doing clo?
Hey Madeleine, how are you doing? We are in the same situation. I have no motivation to go out and do anything social or to get out of the house (not like me at all). Last night was rough for me ):
Don't google, that's not you're friend! I think your body is just tired. When is your next doc appointment?
Um i am starting a new job next week and i literally can’t hold off my start date any longer. Today i had to fill out paperwork and it took alot for me to go out. I done it though! Feel pretty drained to be honest. I have an appointment with my GP tomorrow to review the sertraline. Nervous 🙁
How have you been? How was today for you?
It’s hard isn’t it because if we went out then our minds might get distracted but they are also stopping us from doing this. Ergg can’t wait for it to end. Haha x
My next appointment isn’t for nearly 4 weeks. My docs is so busy it’s ridiculous. X
Sorry just now seeing this! Yay on getting out!! And I think the new job will help get your mind off everything! I personally do better at work because I HAVE to be doing something and I can't pay attention to my thoughts AS much (still happens). It should give you some peace in mind that you are going to your doctors tomorrow. I would tell them everything, so they can decide rather they keep you on it, increase your dosage, or change to another ssri. Let me know how it goes! I see my doc next Thursday for my review
Best wishes <3
Yes I agree! I am making myself go out and shop tomorrow (or do something). I spent way to much time in bed today and it made it worse
Yes I did the same and it made it much worse. I have got an acupuncture appointment this morning which always makes me feel better. It also has highlighted to me how much worse I’m feeling since taking these tablet, I have these appointments every week and normally I come from my house but since being on these I am staying at my mums. She is going to drive me because I feel to shakey to drive and although my mind feels better I think my body still feels a lot worse. Hope it catches up soon x
How have you been getting on Allie? Hope you feel positive after your review. Mine was cancelled and changed to Friday now.
hi hpw are you now hope you dont mind me asking