DRIVING ME CRAZY
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After trying to not take my prescribed sertraline until I was so bad I felt I had to, within a week I had an awful experience work. I am a support worker (needing support myself!) and whilst with a client sitting on a chair I fainted or something worse and came too finding myself on the floor. I went back to my GP and she said to stick with tablets. I told them I was worried about fainting again especially as I drive. They said stop driving. I said I need to drive for my work. They said stop the tablets. I am so low. Damned if I do, damned if I dont. I got very anxious about all this and went back to the GP who signed me off for two weeks. I've looked at the DVLA Guidelines and for 'dizziness' it said I MUST lell the DVLA. I do want to be responsible to others as well as for myself, but this is driving me crazy!
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Digsby Lenny316
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Just wanted to show my support and encourage you to look after yourself at the moment. You are obviously a compassionate person who gives a lot to other people. If you are not coping at the moment, you can't give all that you want to so take some time to get your mojo back. You can't rush your recovery - it may take a few weeks or a few months. The waiting is frustrating I know, but we need to be patient. I've not read about fainting being a side effect of this particular medication, although it may have lowered your blood pressure. Has your GP checked your BP, and done blood tests for any other underlying conditions (e.g. thyroid). If you are not happy with this medication, you can always ask to change. We are all different and there are a lot of other anti-depressants available.
You'll find a lot of support and helpful advice on this forum. Keep in touch! Keep calm and carry on (as they say) ;-)
Good luck. Digsby
Lenny316 Digsby
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Digsby Lenny316
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Always here for you buddy. Take care & don't give up hope...EVER!
Digsby
Lenny316 Digsby
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DawnDedee Lenny316
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You have some great advice from Digsby, so I have not much to add. I wonder about the fainting spell. Have you ever fainted before? Do you take other medications? Are you diabetic? Had you eaten prior? Do you have seizures? As suggested a second opinion is a good option.
I have had several episodes of syncopy, sudden blacking out. Very scary, but no real explanation of why. And has not happened for a long while now.
I hope you can get to the bottom of this and I am sorry that you are suffering.
💛 Dawn, USA
Lenny316 DawnDedee
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