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hi all,well it almost 2 weeks since iv been on them now and i must say im feeling more anxious but at the same time i dont feel any emotion what so ever (if that makes sence ). I just want to be my old self again and cant understand why im like this....just so empty.[/b]

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  • Letho
    Letho

    Posted

    Hi Bella,

    I have just written on this site for the 1st time. I am taking Sertraline for anxiety and I feel empty aswell, I don't look forward to anything because I am always filled with dread. It is so horrible, like I'm stuck in this never-ending nightmare! I have been taking my tablets for 2 weeks now and I am hoping they start to work soon. Like you said I just want to feel like my old self again!

    Are your tablets working for you now? As you have been taking them longer than I have.

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    :wink:

    Hi

    Ive been on Sertraline now for about 5 months, Im on them for anxiety and OCD (bad depressing thoughts)

    Both the Anxiety and OCD has subsided a lot, and this is my second time on them.

    I do know what you mean by the empty feeling, kind of flat and Im tired all the time, Getting very vivid long dreams that i remember too.

    weighing up the tiredness and flat feeling, seems to get less after a while, but theres still signs of it. I think its something you have to get used to rather than it going away?

    I tell my wife sometimes that you could throw me out of a plane or put me on top of Everest and I would'nt experience any emotion?

    Everything is supressed.

    But there are glimers of my old self and I am getting used to working through the flatness feelings.

    For me its better than the toughts and anxiety.

    I would say if its bearable for you to continue taking them? give it 2 months, if not get down to your GP.

    All the best

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    hi,sadly i got worse and have been in hospital,i thought i could stop all medication n get better by myself but how wrong was i..i started 2 feel a little better so stopped all of them but afraid started 2 hear n c people..i only c 1 person now n god i wish i knew who he was,i might b able 2 move on if i did...some days he's angry n other days he just sits there ( sorry if this is 2 much 4u ) i had a set back last week with bad news in my family n boy was he angry,came right in my face and his head shakin so much..i just sat in my bathroom floor untill he went 4 a little bit.my doctor has been and still is fantastic and is there 4 me all the time...she gave me new mesdication the other day so im hoping this has some affect..the sad thing is i cant talk 2 any1 about it as i dont want 2 let my family worry n lets face it,where would i start!..hope yr all keeping ok though n please feel free 2 let me know if yv seen or seing any1 as id like 2 hear about it

    take care

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Hi

    Has your Dr refered you to a CMHT - Mental Health clinic or specialist?

    You really should'nt keep this to yourself and suffer with it, especialy when it can be resolved with the right help. Being ill like this is nothing to be ashamed of, it can happen to anyone and does happen.

    Hope all is well.

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    hi,i yes my doctor did and i was in contact with the crisis team,my doc has put me on olanzapine 2 c how i get on,i must admit they seemed 2 have calmed things (touch wood ) i still have my thought,images,my so called 'friend' n can get very angry at the slightest thing but over all i think these tablets seem 2 b doing me good! i know its going 2 b a long journey but i will get there...i know this might sound strange but id rather have a visible illness than this dark,scary and the unknown 1 that i have..i wish i could talk 2 someone but 'my friend' wont let me yet..1day i will though,but there again,where the hell would i start!

    hope everyone is keeping ok though and r managing 2 get along fine.

    il drop in again

    thank u 4 yr replies

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