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Is there anyone like me? Feeling hopeless

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ger00232
ger00232

Today is the start of week 4 for me.100mg. I have barely moved outside my room as I get overwhelmed and I start crying. Today I am picking up my son from school and all I want to do is get home to my room.my anxiety and mood is poor

Surely I should be getting better by now? Anyone else feeling lost like me or can relate to me?

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  • Katyf
    Katyf ger00232

    Posted

    Hi,it's very disheartening when you feel like they ain't working how long have you been on the 100mg,I started 3 weeks ago on 50mg then increased to 100mg I am noticing some changes but there small at the moment I think we need to give it till 6/8weeks I know how your feeling but the only way is to keep going just by doing normal things but rest when you need to x

    • ger00232
      ger00232 Katyf

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      I was one week on 50mg and this will be my third week on 100mg this week. I wish I was seeing some changes for the positive but I'm still bedroom bound and I cannot break the cycle. When I do leave the room I get all disorientated. It's hell please work meds please I beg of you.

    • Katyf
      Katyf ger00232

      Posted

      Have you not noticed any little changes,I was thinking the same oh there not working...then sat and thought I was surprised to see that there was small things I didn't realise but they I wouldn't of done 3 weeks ago it's small steps at the moment x

  • lee18125
    lee18125 ger00232

    Posted

    It's so sad to hear that,

    I was there but am now out the other side, I never was able to focus on anythink there was a cloud over my head and also in my head blocking any normal thoughts from processing..!!

    I have been on 50 mg for 8 weeks now and am far from the most confident person in the world but I'm getting better and more happy... And so will you, give them chance and think of all the happy and positive things in your life because there are slot of things we may not like but cannot change so no point letting them take up head space, concentrate on your family and things that make you happy,

    One day at a time.

    Best wishes to you.X

  • weenett
    weenett ger00232

    Posted

    I think us need to try and come out ur rooms more stayin in 1 room isnt going to help in the long run. I know its hard but try and get out?
    • Chick17418
      Chick17418 weenett

      Posted

      You need to make yourselves do things & get out of your rooms, go for a walk see a friend. Anything!! As hard as it maybe you can't let this beat you. I'm feeling like poop, winding myself up to go back to work next week but need too to keep my sanity!!

      Hate this anxiety it's killing me!! Xx

    • holly34337
      holly34337 Chick17418

      Posted

      I agree. It is so difficult but the more you let it consume you the harder it is. It just sucks. Especially when adding in medication side effects!
  • Wilb
    Wilb ger00232

    Posted

    Oh honey I can sympathize with ya! I have been taking the generic Lexapro for 8 weeks and I have little improvement as of right now! I feel so detached from everything that I used to enjoy and very overwhelmed at times! This is my fourth bout of this during my 68 yrs of life, but this time it has really knocked me for a loop! I like you should be enjoying my life, beautiful home, husband, three kids and 5 gkids! I get so agitated with myself as I realize I am the one controlling my thoughts! Hopefully you and I will start to feel better soon! I am seeing a therapist and he is going to refer me to a psychiatrist who works along with him! Are you seeking therapy?

     

    • ger00232
      ger00232 Wilb

      Posted

      Crying my eyes out....me a 32year old man in floods
    • Katyf
      Katyf ger00232

      Posted

      Maybe you should see your doctor you might need an increase,so you live in the U.K. ? X
    • Wilb
      Wilb ger00232

      Posted

      Please hang in there! Iam here for ya! Go ahead and cry sometimes it makes us feel better! You are never alone in this! 
    • ger00232
      ger00232 Katyf

      Posted

      I see him tomorrow but he is so patronising
    • Wilb
      Wilb ger00232

      Posted

      Do not let him get you down!  It is your body and you know how you feel so be stern with him and tell him you need relief! 
    • Katyf
      Katyf ger00232

      Posted

      Sometimes you have to be firm with them,tell them your not feeling good at all and that you think more should be done,if your in the uk phone Mind they are really helpful x
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