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lin01
lin01

Just thought I'd share because I was beginning to think that I would have to accept that this was who I was and how it was going to be. After my last increase I went on a bit of a journey and began questioning my expectations of the medication and came to the conclusion I was expecting too much. I had refused any counselling as 'it's not for me'; 'it's not the right time '; 'I'm too guarded' you name it I used the excuse. The realisation that I was avoiding everything that made me anxious dawned on me slowly and have now accepted help. Early days and I have my moments but feel I have turned a corner now.

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  • Digsby
    Digsby lin01

    Posted

    Hi,

    Just wanted to show my support for you and say "well done". None of us would choose to take medication that alters our brain chemicals or have counselling but they can both be very helpful when we've reached the end of our own inner resources. It's not a sign of weakness: infact it's the opposite. We struggle on and try to be strong which can force us to reach a point of burn-out because we're trying so hard to cope and regain our "normal" self. Medication and therapy have both helped me in the past so I would recommend them to anyone who is feeling anxious in their daily life. They can help tackle the underlying reason.

    I hope you soon start to feel better and more confident. Don't expect too much too soon but accept each day as it comes and go with it, whatever it brings. Hopefully, the road to full recovery will bring you more good days than bad.

    All the best,

    Digsby

    x

    • lin01
      lin01 Digsby

      Posted

      Thanks Digby. Really appreciate your comments and advice. I will try not to expect too much. It can be hard once you have actually had a happy feeling again (really can't remember the last time I felt happy before) as it feels further to fall. Like you say enjoy the good moments when they come.
    • Digsby
      Digsby lin01

      Posted

      That's the spirit buddy :-)

      Recovery may not be a continual upward journey, but rather a winding, rolling landscape. Don't be despondent if you have a few dips - they are normal. Just don't let those dips rob you of your growing self-confidence and persuade you that you're not heading in the right direction - forwards! Keep in touch. You will get there if you don't give up the journey.

      Digsby

  • rachel62244
    rachel62244 lin01

    Posted

    How long u been on sertraline? X
    • lin01
      lin01 rachel62244

      Posted

      Started in November and gradually increased to 100mg. Been on this dose for about 5 or 6 weeks
    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 lin01

      Posted

      Maybe my 4weeks is nothing yet then sad I was OK but gone bad x
    • lin01
      lin01 rachel62244

      Posted

      Did have a couple of blips so hopefully this is just a blip for you too. It's really hard not to let it get you down but it does get better
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