1. Community
  2. Mental health
  3. Anxiety Disorders

ive been anxious and depressed for years, what should i do??

Posted , 2 users are following.

vicki95982
vicki95982

I have felt like this for years, no matter what i seem to try it keeps getting worse and worse. Now the idea of leaving the house makes me feel dizzy and sick. People no longer want to associate with me because i cant act like a 'normal' person. i dont know what to do........

2 likes, 8 replies

8 Replies

  • ross97360
    ross97360 vicki95982

    Posted

    Hello Vicki

    I am so sorry to read that you are not good at the moment, A few questions are you on any medications at the moment, and are you seeing a doctor regards how you are .

    • vicki95982
      vicki95982 ross97360

      Posted

      Not on any meds at the moment, i was on citalopram but they made me feel numb. The doctor weaned me off them but when i ask for further help says he is reluctant to put me on any further meds. Hes referred me (again) for CBT but says it will be a 6 month waiting list sad
    • Capodingos
      Capodingos vicki95982

      Posted

      Going back on antidepressants is a big decision and not necessarily the best in the long term. Unfortunately the wait for CBT is always a long time.

      You could still be suffering from withdrawal from the citalopram, ask your GP if there is anything you can take short term, the options are usually propanolol and diazepam.

      Propanolol is a beta-blocker and will reduce the tight chest and racing heart, but made me feel demotivated and depressed after a few weeks. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine and is very effective for anxiety but also addictive after months of use, and can be abused so many GPs are reluctant to prescribe it, so it is best not to suggest it by name.

    • vicki95982
      vicki95982 Capodingos

      Posted

      hi,

      thanls for your reply. i have been off citalopram for quite some time now so its not withdrawal.

      im extremely cautious when it comes to medication as im a substance misuse worker.

      i have applied for the cbt despite the wait. i have a drs appointment but he seems to want me to tell him what i want and i cant do that as i dont know.

       

  • ross97360
    ross97360 vicki95982

    Posted

    Hi Vicki .

    If your finding your doctor unhelpful that ask to see another as it sounds like to me you do need to be on something.

    As to getting help yes it can take months believe me i have been there i currently take Mirtzaphine which i feel better now and happier i have clinical Depression so need to be on meds constant, and dont worry about friends not wanting to associate with you its because they have no understanding to how you are and dont think of yourself as being not normal i dont know of anyone on this earth who is. Go back to your doctor and tell him you need something hes there to help.

    Let me know how you get on there are lots of people on here like me who are willing to listen and help if we can . Ross

    • vicki95982
      vicki95982 ross97360

      Posted

      Thankyou. I appreciate you taking the time to respond. I will try with a new dr, i just struggle with people ive never met before and cant seem to explain myself properly.

      It took a year for me to get a diagnosis for GAD. Then a further 6 months for a diagnosis for ehlers danlos syndrome. Just feeling a bit overwhelmed.

  • ross97360
    ross97360 vicki95982

    Posted

    Hey Vicki

    Keep your chin up you will get through this try to be positive i know thats a hard thing to be but its the first step, Remember there are always people like me who know what its like and understand what otheres are going through. Let me know how you get on. Ross

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.