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iris46
iris46

I'm going to a wedding today on my own.....and I'm nervous, but I want to be there.....would hate to miss it. Fingers crossed for me that I don't get too anxious xx

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  • tracy74353
    tracy74353 iris46

    Posted

    Well iris and mumsie pops just wanted to let u know that have been on sertraline just over 3. Weeks and on 100mg 11 days and I'm glad to say that the last 2 days I have felt calmer smile still a bit foggy headed and jelly legged but my anxiety has been a lot better, still have the odd waves of anxiety come over me but I was having it all day so big improvement!!! How r u both doing?? Xx
    • iris46
      iris46 tracy74353

      Posted

      I've gone and replied to myself Tracy!  I want to add that it's six days since I had that knotted feeling too
    • tracy74353
      tracy74353 iris46

      Posted

      Aww poor u!! I'm sure once they kick in you,ll start feeling better ! I bet it's nice though not having that knotted feeling ! U take care of yourself u will be tired with being ill xx
    • Mumsie_pops
      Mumsie_pops tracy74353

      Posted

      I was doing so well but have just shut myself in my room today. Can't stop crying & feel so depressed. After 2 weeks of 100mg I would never have thought I would relapse. I'm really scared especially whe I'm going on hol in a week. Pleased to hear you & Iris are both improving. X
    • iris46
      iris46 Mumsie_pops

      Posted

      Mumsie......I still feel dreadful, and I have just had a
    • iris46
      iris46 Mumsie_pops

      Posted

      Mumsie....I still feel dreadful, I've just had a good cry too.  My depression causes fatigue, my pneumonia causes fatigue, and my antibiotics cause fatigue.  My arms and legs are weak and my head feels fuzzy/foggy.  I feel so frustrated.  I feel as if I just don't know how to be well again
    • tracy74353
      tracy74353 Mumsie_pops

      Posted

      Aww mumsie pop sorry to hear your suffering today, we all have are good and bad days and I'm sure it's just a blip , were u depressed before, I have weepy times but it's usually the time of the month for women , just look at tomorrow being a brighter day for u, let me know how u get on xxx
    • tracy74353
      tracy74353 iris46

      Posted

      Iris u will get there , but your poorly aswell which doesn't help! Give it time and I'm sure your,ll get some more energy xx
    • tracy74353
      tracy74353

      Posted

      How u feeling now iris, I'm sure in a few days u will feel better xx
    • iris46
      iris46 tracy74353

      Posted

      Hi Tracy, had a mixed day...fuzzy headed and weak this afternoon. Then sun got out and lifted me a bit. Had chicken for tea, emptied dishwasher, and I've planted out a plant in garden. Worn out now. Do you ever get a shakiness/weakness in your arms as part of your anxiety?
    • tracy74353
      tracy74353 iris46

      Posted

      Yes I do and trembly legs lol,yeh not too bad again today , went to dobbies for cup of tea and look round with my mum and dad then polished and hoovered my car!these last 3 days I actually feel like I'm getting there, still have waves of anxiety but just trying to ignore it, I'm glad you,ve felt a bit brighter onwards and upwards xx
    • iris46
      iris46

      Posted

      Just when I thought that tight knot in my stomach was gone.......it's come back after a week.  Phew!
    • Mumsie_pops
      Mumsie_pops tracy74353

      Posted

      Still in bed. Husband not very understanding & my 3 grown up children saying I need to get out there & help myself more. Not necessarily what you want to hear when you feel so depressed. Let's hope tomorrow brings more positivety. X
    • iris46
      iris46 Mumsie_pops

      Posted

      How is it that everyone else has the perfect solution for us? Oh why didn't we think of that first? I've got a friend who tells me I'm depressed because I'm lonely, that I'm depressed because I'm bored.  Well if I wasn't depressed I'd be out more and seeing more people, and I'd be back to my hobbies and wouldn't be bored.  Little do they know!  Dreadful weather tomorrow.....I know already how I will feel......got that knot in my stomach in advance.  Sleep well mumsie.  Message tomorrow?
    • tracy74353
      tracy74353 Mumsie_pops

      Posted

      Aww I hope today's a better day for u mumsie, were u depressed anyway cos if not it may be the meds xx
    • tracy74353
      tracy74353 iris46

      Posted

      Hi iris just let it be there and try to ignore it, I know it's easier said than done as I find it a struggle , maybe try and see if u can get some Cbt xx
    • iris46
      iris46 tracy74353

      Posted

      CBT has a 142 day waiting list. Do you ever feel frustrated by all this? I want my life back but can't be bothered with anything still....I'm only doing the basics and they seem a big chore
    • iris46
      iris46 tracy74353

      Posted

      Do you manage with cooking for your family Tracy and mumsie? Can you be bothered with ANYTHING, or has everything gone flat?
    • Mumsie_pops
      Mumsie_pops iris46

      Posted

      I was fine last week until yesterday. My family seem to think I'm not helping myself & should be busy excersicing reading taking up a new hobby!! So easy to give advice but when you feel so low it's hard to motivate yourself. Just got back from the docs & she has increased my dose from 100mg to 150mg but I'm a little scared to take it. My family have all left home now. My youngest son age 20 is at university & visited at the weekend & it was upsetting for him to see me like this. I prefer just to be left alone & suffer in silence so I don't upset anyone. The guilt makes me even worse. Just wish they could understand. 

      How are you Iris & Tracy? Xx

    • iris46
      iris46 Mumsie_pops

      Posted

      Mumsie I echo everything you are saying about motivation. My hairdresser coming to do my hair at lunchtime.....don't know if I can sit through it! Bored with sitting around, but can't be bothered to do anything either. People don't understand. They are full of "you should be doing this, that", and don't realise you don't feel up to it. Does your hubby work?
    • iris46
      iris46

      Posted

      Hi Tracy and mumsie, I've just read up on a sertraline blog and it says it take 6-8 weeks to work. Tried copying and pasting in Tracy's comments but it is currently being scrutinised.....safety reasons I suppose
    • tracy74353
      tracy74353 iris46

      Posted

      Hi iris yes they say 6-8 weeks we need to give them time to do their job and it's different for everyone , may take longer but I was told there one of the best for anxiety xxx
    • Mumsie_pops
      Mumsie_pops iris46

      Posted

       Oh that's good then. There's hope for us yet!! It'll be exactly 6 weeks since I started so I'm going to give it another 2 weeks before I increase my dose

      thanks for that Iris. X

      i think when we're all better we need a big drink but I guess we all live miles apart. 

    • iris46
      iris46 Mumsie_pops

      Posted

      Mumsie.....I'm in Jarrow, where are you? And Tracy?
    • iris46
      iris46 tracy74353

      Posted

      I'm looking forward to getting up in the morning feeling happy, eating breakfast, cooking casseroles, gardening, making birthday cards.....all the things I used to enjoy
    • iris46
      iris46 tracy74353

      Posted

      Do either of you feel weak, or is that my pneumonia causing it in me?
    • tracy74353
      tracy74353 iris46

      Posted

      No don't feel week that's prob your pneumonia xx
    • Mumsie_pops
      Mumsie_pops iris46

      Posted

      I'm in Harrogate North Yorkshire. We all live within 80 miles of each other. Perhaps we could meet up one day that would be good. X
    • Mumsie_pops
      Mumsie_pops iris46

      Posted

      it will be your pneumonia Iris. It's a nasty illness & will take time to recover from. I'm not physically weak just mentally. X
    • tracy74353
      tracy74353 Mumsie_pops

      Posted

      Yea defo, we go to Scarborough every year and we're going again on 13th August xx
    • iris46
      iris46 Mumsie_pops

      Posted

      To be honest, I find that with me its low mood and no enthusiasm for anything. Anxious feelings are not too bad, I'm just flat and disinterested.  I had a glass of wine last night.....oh did I feel weak.  I feel my life is boring, but that's the depression.  I was getting out and about every day before pneumonia, but not been out sine Monday last week.  I've also got compacted wax in ear which makes me dizzy.  God help me!
    • tracy74353
      tracy74353 iris46

      Posted

      Well it's the anxiety that's getting me down but hopefully it's starting to get better xx
    • iris46
      iris46 tracy74353

      Posted

      Spoke too soon......the low mood has been replaced by tight stomach and a bit of panic. We know that S takes 6-8 weeks to kick in, but I'm 6 weeks today. What if it doesn't work in two weeks I know some say it can take 12 weeks. I've done ore things today...got up off my chair more. I find that relieves tension. Someone advise? Do you get panicky too?
    • iris46
      iris46 tracy74353

      Posted

      Symptoms are moving around this week Tracy and mumsie. A bit of anxiety set in last night (!!!), but this morning got a fuzzy head and dry(ish) eyes. Still on antibiotics though
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