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Hi again sorry to keep on but feeling really bad today started the increased dose yesterday from 20mg to 40mg after having success for about 11 wks on 20mg I have suddenly gone backwards I am blaming it on a relocation move that we are going to do but can't understand why this is happening to me. I am so very scared that I will never get better has this happened to anyone else and did the increase in meds help and any idea how long it took to kick in ? Thanks
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g.90572 linda05005
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stevo1975 g.90572
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lynn30756 linda05005
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I have been on 20mg for 4 months and still get setbacks/energy surges as I like to think of them as. I have had the option to increase dose but am trying to manage with accepting, not fighting it and just getting on with life ( very hard at times) . Just to say the setbacks do eventually go my last one just starting to subside after 5 days which is an improvement from 2 weeks before. Some people say that after a energy surge great improvement is made. When I increased from 10 to 20 mg took about 6/8 weeks before noticing difference. We all do what we have to do come to terms with this anxiety but we will get there hundreds do x
katie03680 linda05005
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(think I've replied to you before)
Motivation has returned and I'm getting there. My problem was cba with chores. I started in 5 minute chunks, you have an achievement for the day.
Usually takes 4 to 6 weeks for anxiety/depression meds to kick in. Stick with it
linda05005 katie03680
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charlie93979 linda05005
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linda05005 charlie93979
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clairepop1 linda05005
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linda05005 clairepop1
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deidra40034 linda05005
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Things will work out for you, just try to think positive, I don’t know if you go to church, but find a new church close to your new home, if you do, try the restaurants near you, go the the farmer’s markets and weekend festivals, anything to get out and do things together! I promise, you will be ok!! Find a new hairdresser, go get your nails and toes done, do things that make you feel good, and happy!! I really do wish you all the best of luck! And I hope the higher dose works for you soon! I would still keep in touch with the doctor, so they can monitor your progress. God Bless you!
linda05005 deidra40034
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katecogs linda05005
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Recovery usually comes in waves, so you will feel like you're going backwards occasionally. Increasing a dose will give you side effects again and you have to wait for these to settle once more. Relocating could have triggered it, but I suspect it's the increase.
Increasing a dose doesn't make you better any quicker, and doesn't mean the meds will work better for you. A lot of people find 40mg is too much for their body to cope with.
Whatever dose you're on, it will take time. You can't hurry recovery. A larger dose won't make it happen any quicker, and whatever dose you're on you will go through the up and down process.
Personally I'd stick with the least dose you need. Why take more than your body needs?
You need to stay on one dose for many, many months before you can tell if you need to increase or not. It can take 3-4 months before even starting to fell any benefit and it can be 6 months before you feel really well.
K x
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