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i thought i would start this thread for those of us who are feeling overwhelmed and need to check in with someone who understands.
i didnt want to hijack someone elses topic.
feel free to join in
lorraine... how are you feeling?
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jessica61856 Ojh3
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Hello, I hope you are all doing ok.
this has definitely been one heck of a roller coaster ride for me. I been battling this since mid July. Iam however starting to see the light. But yesterday my anxiety was really high and I couldn't sleep last night. I would fall asleep but get woken up by my anxiety. Its so scary. I'm afraid I'll go back to how I was again. My depression has lifted. I feel a lot more happier but this anxiety just does not want to go. Its so exhausting. I miss my life before this😪
Ojh3 jessica61856
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im sorry you are struggling with it. unfortunatly its just not a quick fix.
im really bad since i started the venlafaxine. really dizzy, more anxious. horrible. im trying to just ride it out.
jessica61856 Ojh3
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I'm sorry. How long have you been suffering with anxiety? why did they change your meds? I'm wondering if I should change mine as well. Its so weird how something worked well last time but this time around did not. I feel maybe I didn't give my fluoxetine enough time before switching. Have you been on medication before?
jessica61856
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But you know what? We will eventually get over this and be stronger than we were. We will get there someday but we also have to put in work. Its so hard and scary I know. Have you taken anxiety management classes?
jessica61856
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Also how is your appetite? Mine was horrible. I lost 18lbs since July 18th. luckily I was a little over weight. last 3 weeks I been eating but today and yesterday my anxiety has been high. so I threw up and do not have an appetite. I think that's the worst part. That and no sleep
Ojh3 jessica61856
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i have been on citalopram on and off for years. this recent eppisode of severe anxiety was brought on by stopping HRT.
i changed over to venlafaxine 8 days ago. last week was hell, but today i notice an improvement.
im sorry you are throwing up with it. i was like that. ask your dr for some anti sickness meds xx
jessica61856 Ojh3
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I'm glad you feel better today. 😊 I hate that we get worse before feeling better. She prescribed me ondansatron or Zofran but I'm scared to take them. My fear is that I'm going to be dependent on them and not be able to eat without them. I don't know probably just all in my head and the anxiety thinking. I hope you continue to have awesome days.
Ojh3 jessica61856
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anti sickness are not addictive. give them a try for a couple of weeks just to give yourself a break. thats what i have done. xx
jessica61856 Ojh3
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Ok. Thank you. I don't want to lose any more weight, then I get stressed out which causes more anxiety. How was your day?
Ojh3 jessica61856
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my day has been much better. the venlafaxine is really working so much better than the citalopram ever did.
how are you?