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A year and a half ago I suffered a small concussion. It went undiagnosed for quite a while and I was eventually prescribed ativan and lexapro. This had a horrible effect on me and it damaged my already fragile brain. I weaned off both drugs (finishing in december 2017) and went about healing the concussion, I was able to do this up until a point. I felt ok in January. But since then I have got much worse physically and mentally. I really feel like my brain just isn't working. It is scary.
Around 2 months I became completely exercise intolerant. The depression has become quite severe since then. I wake up with such a sense of dread. I can't enjoy anything at all. My physical state is so weak I can't go out for walks and I struggle to make myself food.
I am scared because the depression is so bad. I've tried therapy which doesn't work because it is obviously a physical thing.
I used to love exercise and it definitely helped but I can't even do that now. I have an amazing family and girlfriend but I can't even enjoy their company.
I don't know what to do. The antidepressant I went on last time messed me up so bad I'm not sure I can do it again and I'm at a much worse starting point than I was back then. My physical shape is so bad I don't know if I could handle the side effects even if I wanted to. Honestly not sure what my options are.
Is there any kind of test in the UK that helps determine if something will help you or not AD wise or is there anything else to look into?
I feel like I have a damaged brain that just isn't healing and i've no way to address this.
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borderriever naz02692
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I would hope you have seen your GP. He has tried to put your concerns to rest.
You could ask for a scan to check the brain, also various tests can see if you have any damage, the tests will complement the scan.
We do not know how old you are, that may dictate the diagnosis.
It could be Anxiety brought about at the time of knocking your head. Your GP will need to confirm a diagnosis that may come down to stress
Are you in the States ?
BOB
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Had and MRI and CT scan, both came back fine. My gp is helpful but I'm pretty much bed bound. I can barely make myself food. Yes I am very depressed but I am also very sick.
This all started when I took an anti depressant the last time. I am scared of how it will effect me this time. Is there no way of checking which one may be more suitable. GPs aren't well versed in the differences between them.
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borderriever naz02692
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We could suggest various medications, that would be very wrong. If I need or have to change a medication I do that on advisement, my GP. You could try NHS cHOICES, however, there will be no recommendations.
Trust your GP
BOB
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Honestly an SSRI got me into this mess. Is it wise going back to them to try and get me out?
My akathisia is brutal and constant, my brain fog is overwhelming and I'm constantly dizzy. I'm concerned that if I take one that reacts badly to me the akathisia will get even worse and I literally can't deal with that.
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