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mags

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Re: feeling dreadful
« Reply #105 on: November 07, 2013, 10:07:54 AM »

Hi Dyan and so glad you are feeling brighter- you are doing really well! Your job sounds lovely! my 2 and a half yr old grandson goes to nursery-he started at 8 months old and loves it- my daughter is doing a graphic design degree at uni which is why he goes- he was a Jelly baby in the baby class, then a Jelly tot and now he's a Jelly bean! 
Sorry you had a downer yest- at least today is better, I am still on a downer despite the good news about the CBT- this waking anxiety is really getting to me and the lowness and lack of interest/motivation. 
 :bighug: Magsxx
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bev567901

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« Reply #106 on: November 07, 2013, 10:43:21 AM »

Glad you are having a good day Dyan I hope it carries on. When are you thinking of returning to those lovelies at work?  My youngest kids went to the nursery attached to school a year before starting for a couple of hrs a day but it is also a private one from birth to school age. Those ladies worked so so hard & I have to say I take my hat off to them & you. Tough job but it must be so rewarding kids are so great xx
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mags

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« Reply #107 on: November 07, 2013, 11:18:26 AM »

Hi Bev-no the HRT didn't suit me but it may be different for you. I do wonder if coming off the hormones and Prozac  has caused all these problems with me- and also the fact that I went onto mirtazapine and now sertraline. Am feeling worried about being able to get up and dressed for CBT tomorrow- still don't feel like getting up.
I woke with the usual awful anxiety/dread this morning and took a diazepam but it didn't seem to do much- I do feel really stuck at the mo- hoping that things improve. Glad that you were able to do your ironing-well done! Hope you have another good day-Love Magsxx
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CLKD

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Re: feeling dreadful
« Reply #108 on: November 07, 2013, 11:20:06 AM »

We forget that the brain is an organ which occasionally needs support  ;) - out of sight, out of mind: which is why when people put on weight they don't see the effects on joints, heart, lungs, liver - 'cos it's all shut away  ::) now if we had a see through instead of solid skin  :o we could literally keep an eye on our innards ........  :P

I remember the 1990s well: leaping out of bed in the early hours to get dressed then struggling with a cup of tea; sitting for hours, staring at 4 walls or curled up with the cat and dog on top of me ; BBC Radio2 in the background <sigh>.  I thought it would never pass.  I thought I would never step outside the house again  :'( - I was deeply afraid that the feelings would become worse so couldn't eat, make conversation, read a magazine because my mind was racing .......  Valium takes a while to kick in, I would take one then sit ........ until I realised that symptoms were less, not completely gone but less, enabling me to do a few chores if it was only letting the dog into the garden.  Mags: I would take one today mid-afternoon, one at bed-time and another in the morning - is your OH driving you there?

Better now <wave>
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Dyan

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Re: feeling dreadful
« Reply #109 on: November 07, 2013, 12:00:30 PM »

Hi mags-sorry to hear you are not so good today :hug:

Bev- I'll see how I go but I'm not due in again now until next Tues so a few more days for the increase to get in a bit more  ;D

CLKD- you are so right in describing how depression affected you.
It is not suddenly a light that is switched on and you're ok.
Improvement shows in small ways until those small ways build up and you have a whole day of being you again :)
If you see what I mean ;)
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CLKD

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Re: feeling dreadful
« Reply #110 on: November 07, 2013, 12:06:02 PM »

Yep.  Apart from D&V and 'flu, most illnesses creep up.  So the body needs to take time to heal but I want to feel well NOW!  and not suffer those awful 'what if this doesn't go away/gets worse/stays' thoughts.
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Dyan

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« Reply #111 on: November 07, 2013, 12:11:04 PM »

You took the words right out of my mouth CLKD  ;D
< wave>
Hmm, now who sang that?
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mags

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Re: feeling dreadful
« Reply #112 on: November 07, 2013, 12:43:31 PM »

Thanks to Dyan and CLKD for your kind words- yes my hubby is driving me there tomorrow CLKD-Love Magsx
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Dyan

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« Reply #113 on: November 07, 2013, 01:09:15 PM »

How you get on ok tomorrow mags.
Good luck!
I'll be thinking of you.
What time is your appointment? X

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bev567901

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Re: feeling dreadful
« Reply #114 on: November 07, 2013, 02:07:22 PM »

Mags I agree with all those posts, little small progress. Others will notice before you do too. I didn't know you where on Mirtazpaine isn't that what someone else takes, is it Dyan? Sorry if I have that wrong. Its something I have written in my notebook to ask the doc about as it sounds a good add on drug possibly. Not sure if its possible though, I liked the increased appetite side effect  ;D  Did it not suit?
You will feel so anxious about tomorrow, I would be too. Take your diazepam before you go maybe a little extra if you feel ok about that & I bet you will be really glad the second you walk out of the building. We need to make a bit more mess before we clear up so to speak. Do you have any crutches? mine are water & polos  ::)
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mags

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Re: feeling dreadful
« Reply #115 on: November 07, 2013, 02:20:24 PM »

Hi Dyan and Bev- thanks for your posts-The Mirtazapine made me feel really dizzy and strange and didn't really help the anxiety and depression so the GP suggested sertraline- I think my crutch will have to be diazepam(s) ! At one time it would have been a glass of wine but can't have that with the tabs- plus it would probably make me feel worse anyway! My apt is at three- thanks to you both for being so supportive-Love Magsxx
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bev567901

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Re: feeling dreadful
« Reply #116 on: November 07, 2013, 04:31:26 PM »

Yes a glass or wine or a glug of brandy would have been my crutch of choice too. I have only been drunk once in my life so I only need a little bit to calm me down. I have had the odd nip of brandy a few weeks ago when I was feeling really sickly though. Too scared to have more than a sip though so clearly a placebo. If only we felt like a glass of wine now. Shame. Will be thinking of you at 3pm. x
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Dyan

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Re: feeling dreadful
« Reply #117 on: November 07, 2013, 05:20:44 PM »

Yes it's me Bev,on Mirtazapine.
6 mths ago put on 15mg. Worked wonders and now on 30mg ( 6 days) as I've had a blip.
I'm finding that the increase is already starting to work.
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bev567901

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Re: feeling dreadful
« Reply #118 on: November 07, 2013, 06:02:41 PM »

Oh good glad to hear it!  Are you on any hormones as well?  xx
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Dyan

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Re: feeling dreadful
« Reply #119 on: November 07, 2013, 08:35:31 PM »

yes,I'm on sandrena gel 3mg and have the mirena coil for the progesterone.
I also take fluoxetine for my OCD.
You might have seen my posts on that.
Having my hair cut in the morning 9am ,which means a trip into town,so fingers crossed ,I'll be ok. X
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