Increased to 100mg

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I've been increased from 50mg a day to 100mg a day due to increased anxiety due to returning to work after a three month sickness absence. I work in a very stressful office and my anxiety horrible sad how long will it take to make me feel a bit better?

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  • Posted

    Dear Gemma,

    Sometimes we need to change our situation to feel better. Drugs can only do so much.

    If you have an unbearable work situation, maybe you could think about getting another job or starting a small business you would enjoy.

    I'm 72 year old. I've struggled with depression and anxiety most of my adult life. I found working for myself reduced my anxiety and allowed me the flexibility I need to work around bouts of depression.

    There's more than one way to accomplish your goals.

    Just a thought.

    Good luck.

    • Posted

      Thanks for your reply.

      I'm currently applying for new jobs and I've also offered to volunteer at my local animal rescue centre on a Friday as this is something that I would love to do smile

      Hopefully a new job will come up and it will hopefully improve my health.

  • Posted

    No job is worth your mental health, good luck finding a new job, 
    • Posted

      Thank you - I agree no job is worth making you feel that way.

      Fingers crossed something better comes along.

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