16 1/2 weeks and still not right😔
Posted , 5 users are following.
Well it's been 16 1/2 weeks on 150 mg and I'm still not myself. Bad intrusive thoughts, anxiety, very sad, etc. I have had in all about 10 really good days last month, they come and then they go. My question is, will the anti depressant work fully if I also have a physical illness that also carries the symptom of anxiety and depression? Anyone experiencing very stubborn anxiety, OCD and depression like this while on this med? Waiting to get my thyroid removed and praying that helps.
0 likes, 8 replies
Wilb vanessa45115
Posted
vanessa45115 Wilb
Posted
I have Graves' disease, an autoimmune thyroid disease and as I said, anxiety is one of the symptoms.
Zio10 vanessa45115
Posted
vanessa45115 Zio10
Posted
Yes I take meds for my thyroid but I'm rarely in range with blood work and when I'm in range, I still have all the graves symptoms and that's why I've opted to get my thyroid out. I'm waiting until after my surgery to see how big of an impact my thyroid is having on my anxiety before I change meds or up the dose, as suggested by my family doctor and psychiatrist.
ihavenonickname vanessa45115
Posted
Absolutely thyroid issues can make you feel like you are on a teeter totter.
The thyroid is coming out. So be kind to your self, be kind to others.
Bet you are not sleepng. Lack of sleep is making everything else worse.
You may be melatonin deficient. You do not need a script. Take no more than 3 mg of Melatonin two hours before bedtime. Make your bedroom very dark and cool the temperature. It is ok to use blankets. Might take a couple of days.
Please stay in touch.
kind regards
judith
vanessa45115 ihavenonickname
Posted
Hi Judith, a night with 6 hours of sleep or more would be the best thing I could receive right now. I have trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep. In all, I'm estimating that I get no more than 5 hours a night. I did try melatonin but had no luck with it. I use a fan every night and my room is dark, I have blackout curtains. I nap every afternoon for a couple of hours and sometimes I do feel guilty about that because I work from home and my work is suffering as a result. I will wait and see after my thyroid is gone and go from there. Thanks for the suggestions!
ihavenonickname vanessa45115
Posted
sun47 vanessa45115
Posted
if you are having trouble sleeping, switch to either mirtazapine, or amitriptyline. Â both of these meds can be taken before bed and for many people with sleep issues these are the 2 popular antidepressant meds to try, for combatting their depression, anxiety, and sleep issues.