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Christmas expectations!

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susan69457
susan69457

I've been waking the past couple of mornings feeling shaky and anxious. I take my tablets and it does start to wear off but this all started for me last Christmas!!! I take 15mg escitalopram and 10mg papronol!

I'm convinced it's the time of year that makes me unsettled as it's always a reminder of who's not around anymore! We haven't got a big family as it is and every time we lose someone it's even less family!

I feel there is such an expectation to be happy at Xmas and I do go through the motions but I don't really enjoy it!

Any tips please on how I can snap out of this? Thankyou

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  • nana401
    nana401 susan69457

    Posted

    I too have taken this med was sick for a month they put me on prozac and still sick going to try and just wean off or quit  wake up every morning with anxiety.  wish you luck and if you have any help for me please let me know. merry xmas, I am going to try to.  I know how you feel. its sad that these drugs hurt us instead of help. 

     

  • claire20638
    claire20638 susan69457

    Posted

    Hi Susan

    How are you doing now? How was Christmas for you? I can relate to how you were feeling, I lost my Dad 2 years ago just before Christmas and it's a terrible time of the year. I only have a small family and so I had my Mum for Christmas, while my brother was having a quiet one with his wife.  We got through it and every event feels like another hurdle to get over. 

    I have now been on my tablets for 5 weeks (5mg) and I have returned back to work this week.  It's been difficult but I've done it, but the last few mornings I've been waking up anxious and feeling nauseous.  I'm not sure whether this is normal and whether my body has to get used to the new routine again.  I'm worried that I may have to increase my tablets and have to go though all the side effects again.  

    I hope you are okay, you were such a support when I was at my lowest so I'm here if you ever need to chat.

    Take care

    x

    • susan69457
      susan69457 claire20638

      Posted

      Thanks for getting in touch, my Christmas went ok, was a little anxious that I wouldn't get through it but I did!

      Totally understand how you feel, my family is small too and it's getting less and less but I try to focus only immediate family, my hubby and two grown up children (long for some grandchildren!!!)

      Glad your Xmas wasn't too bad and it's still early days for you! You might be fine on your current dose so try not to worry (easier said than done I know)

      Keep me informed how you get on and stay positive!!!! Take care x

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