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Aww Cyril I feel your pain. I went through all that and its very frustrating when people tell you your fine when you think your not.

Maybe you need to go up a dose on your meds? Have you spoke to anyone about that?

I uses 'head space' it's an app I find it helpful . Amount other things meds, exercise and meditation.

I completely understand when you feel like you have all these horrible conditions. I try to remind myself when I have them thoughts and worries that they are only thoughts not facts and thoughts come and go if you entertain them they become bigger.

Xxxx

Hi trisha if you dont mind me asking what meds do you take? Did they help with anxiety? How long did they take to work???

Hey

No not at all I take 40mg of citalopram but they started me on 10mg I've been on them before so I knew by they way i was feeling I had to go up . 40mg is the Max strength. It took about 4 weeks for them to kick in when I was taking the 10mg and now that I'm on 40mg I feel much better.

I also take xanax 0.25mg when I feel an attack coming on which hasn't been for awhile but I'm still quite jittery and shakey some days so I'll take half. The xanax for me are in case of emergency. I haven't had a full blown attack since upping me citalopram.

Hope that helps 🙃 and makes sense 😆

Thanks so much for your reply. Yeah thats me very jittery and shaking. And then the scary thoughts that im going crazy. It suxs. Do you think the meds will help me??

I'm only speaking from my experience and they most certainly have helped me.

5 years ago when I was first experiencing all the symptoms and scary thoughts I was at breaking point. I had resisted meds for so long until one day i was actually going to harm myself then I knew I'd no choice.

They helped me feel normal again so I could function. Saying that I pair it with exercise and eating well. I avoid all stimulates too. It was going really well I even came off them after 3 years . I was meds free for a year but sadly relapsed this year.

One thing that comforts me is that I know it will get better because of my last experience. It's still scary and I've down days but it does get better I promise xx

What do you do now To Help with your anxiety?

These threads really help. My family are really supportive but its nice to talk to people that really understand. Ive been doing lots of reading and some meditating. I dont have a big appetite think its just the meds getting in my system. Ive tried going for walks but dont like leaving the house much atm. Do you really think i will get better i really am scared im going to be like this forever. Do you think only 4 weeks on meds is still early days?

I agree I'm only new to the forum and I find it really helpful and supportive.

I really think you'll get better but life is unfair so you'll just have to keep fighting. I get scared that I'll never be 'normal'no such thing really everyone has mental health and unfortunately this is our struggle. You will get there I'm here for the foresable future so just shout :-)

I don't think it's a long time no but if your not feeling ANY improvement in another week I'd go back. What are you on? My doctor told me wait 3 months to feel full effect Of the 40mg.

Thanks trish. Im on zoloft 100mg. I know i have to be patient sometimes its just so hard. I was fine 6 weeks ago had bit of anxiety then it made me so sick. I am eating more and sleeping better and not crying as much so i guess its improvements just hard when you want to feel totally better.

It is hard but your doing all the right steps to help yourself so you should be proud.

I know the feeling when your that low -its horrible. Breathing is key and talking to someone professional or not it all helps.

I'm having a good day today so I'm sending you lots of positive vibes and clear thoughts. I know I've mentioned it a few times on the thread but try 'head space' the app. It's not going to work miracles but it's helpful xx

Thanks trish i will do the headspace. Will the meds help eventually?

yes they will give it time. X

I've had a rough evening feeling jittery but most of the day I've felt good so I'm taken the small victories . You should too.

Thanks hun. Its just so hard when you want to feel like yourself again. Im supposed to be going away at the end of the year after xmas and im worried i wont be better and wont be able to go.

You will be able to go it's months away you'll have settled by then. If you arnt that's not the end of the world either. Take your time .

Thanks hun. I know all the doctors have told me i will be fine by then. Its just hard to believe atm.

I was a complete and utter mess before I started back on meds and I've improved so much. I still think I'm going insane half the time but that's a given 😉 lol

You'll be telling some1 else this in a few weeks. It sounds like you are improving.

If you dont mind me asking what were you like before the meds? How long on them did it take to be able to get back to normal life. You really are so helpful.

Sorry about the delay.

Now that is a question . I was manic, afraid of being alone, afraid that there was something seriously wrong with me then obsess about it. No1 could convince I was fine.

I called many many ambulances while having an attack. The attacks were dreadful like I wanted to end it all just so I wouldn't have to have another one.

I use to see things and hear things especially at night which was just my over active imagination interacting with my sleepy self.

I was afraid to sleep. I stopped eating, going out basically stopped living my life.

It took a few months before I was comfortable enough to stop needing the xanax. The long term meds had worked. Saying all that I was not anxiety free I was still anxious but not on the same level.

I'm back on meds again after being off them and I'm gradually starting to feel myself again

Hope your OK today x