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Anxiety and depression thread (Please read OP)

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    #9122
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 59,721 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    Argh can't see last posts. Anyway got the strongest blast of depression yesterday evening, really sudden, really strong, had to leave the house. Felt like I was bursting out of my skin.. Awful experience and no amount of skills was going to tackle it..


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    #9123
    Sardonicat
    Registered Users Posts: 12,378 ✭✭✭✭Sardonicat


    Gremlinertia wrote: »
    Argh can't see last posts. Anyway got the strongest blast of depression yesterday evening, really sudden, really strong, had to leave the house. Felt like I was bursting out of my skin.. Awful experience and no amount of skills was going to tackle it..

    How are you now, Grem? *hugs*


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    #9124
    Wanderer78
    Registered Users Posts: 28,805 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    Gremlinertia wrote: »
    Argh can't see last posts. Anyway got the strongest blast of depression yesterday evening, really sudden, really strong, had to leave the house. Felt like I was bursting out of my skin.. Awful experience and no amount of skills was going to tackle it..

    ..ive only recently discovered the experience of 'depression attacks', is this what you could be experiencing, unsure if ive experienced them myself?


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    #9125
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 59,721 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    Wanderer78 wrote: »
    ..ive only recently discovered the experience of 'depression attacks', is this what you could be experiencing, unsure if ive experienced them myself?

    I'd always have called them mood swings in my usual way of underselling things..


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    #9126
    Sardonicat
    Registered Users Posts: 12,378 ✭✭✭✭Sardonicat


    Gremlinertia wrote: »
    I'd always have called them mood swings in my usual way of underselling things..

    I haven't had one of those sudden, catastrophic drops in mood in a long time, but remember well the sense of utter despair and emptiness and bleakness. They can be very frightening, sometimes more so in retrospect. Keep an eye on this, Grem. Anymore of these episodes get onto your psychiatrist and be sure to keep your partner clued in. Hope you're feeling a bit better now. *Hugs*


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    #9127
    fr336
    Registered Users Posts: 10,179 ✭✭✭✭fr336


    Well folks i do not recommend splitting antidepressants. Today i have had worst stomach cramps of my life, generally feel awful etc. Back to the drawing board and back up to 10mg tomorrow. Got to be extremely careful with these drugs.


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    #9128
    Sardonicat
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    fr336 wrote: »
    Well folks i do not recommend splitting antidepressants. Today i have had worst stomach cramps of my life, generally feel awful etc. Back to the drawing board and back up to 10mg tomorrow. Got to be extremely careful with these drugs.

    When I was waning off Prozsc, (which can't be split as it's a capsule) I just took one on alternate days when my dose was halfed. Dont know if you can do that with cipramil, bit hou could check with your GP.


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    #9129
    fr336
    Registered Users Posts: 10,179 ✭✭✭✭fr336


    Sardonicat wrote: »
    When I was waning off Prozsc, (which can't be split as it's a capsule) I just took one on alternate days when my dose was halfed. Dont know if you can do that with cipramil, bit hou could check with your GP.

    I did try this but felt so spaced out even on just the first day i didn't take it! Did you go one every second day, third day etc? How did it feel, you got used to missing doses?


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    #9130
    Sardonicat
    Registered Users Posts: 12,378 ✭✭✭✭Sardonicat


    fr336 wrote: »
    I did try this but felt so spaced out even on just the first day i didn't take it! Did you go one every second day, third day etc? How did it feel, you got used to missing doses?

    If I remember correctly, at that time I was on 40mg, which is two capsules, so at the start of coming off them I alternated 40mg/20mg for a fortnight, then, 20mg for a fortnight, then 20mg every second day. Yes, initially there were the spaced our feelings and the head shudders but when you taper off slowly it's a much gentler and faster process. Unfortunately, these withdrawals are part and parcel of SSRIs. I think you've experienced that a tiny dose can actually make you feel worse. I really think you should try the alternate days route and check back in with your gp about how gradually you can do it. If you plan your first 'no meds' day for a day when you can stay at home, you should be all right. The first day is usually the worst and it gets easier after that. Good luck with it.


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    #9131
    fr336
    Registered Users Posts: 10,179 ✭✭✭✭fr336


    Sardonicat wrote: »
    If I remember correctly, at that time I was on 40mg, which is two capsules, so at the start of coming off them I alternated 40mg/20mg for a fortnight, then, 20mg for a fortnight, then 20mg every second day. Yes, initially there were the spaced our feelings and the head shudders but when you taper off slowly it's a much gentler and faster process. Unfortunately, these withdrawals are part and parcel of SSRIs. I think you've experienced that a tiny dose can actually make you feel worse. I really think you should try the alternate days route and check back in with your gp about how gradually you can do it. If you plan your first 'no meds' day for a day when you can stay at home, you should be all right. The first day is usually the worst and it gets easier after that. Good luck with it.

    Thanks a mil!


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    #9132
    Wanderer78
    Registered Users Posts: 28,805 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    fr336 wrote:
    Well folks i do not recommend splitting antidepressants. Today i have had worst stomach cramps of my life, generally feel awful etc. Back to the drawing board and back up to 10mg tomorrow. Got to be extremely careful with these drugs.


    I've been splitting sertraline for about a year now, tis all good with me


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    #9133
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 59,721 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    Have to admit I dread the thoughts of a med change.. Hopefully it goes ok for you.


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    fr336
    Registered Users Posts: 10,179 ✭✭✭✭fr336


    Gremlinertia wrote: »
    Have to admit I dread the thoughts of a med change.. Hopefully it goes ok for you.


    Well I made it 30 miles to London on my own today so take that Citalopram!


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    #9135
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 59,721 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    Am at work, had another strong bout of despair type feeling. Getting here was hard.. Coming around a little now but it's fragile i think so just chill tunes on..


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    #9136
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,763 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    Gremlinertia wrote: »
    Am at work, had another strong bout of despair type feeling. Getting here was hard.. Coming around a little now but it's fragile i think so just chill tunes on..

    Have you got tunein radio installed? 'ambient sleeping pill' is a good station, can't beat rte chill either!


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    #9137
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 59,721 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    Just picking bits from youtube, got a lot listed and pretty decent suggested stuff because of it.. Hope you are well..


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    #9138
    Probes
    Registered Users Posts: 466 ✭✭Probes


    I've been prescribed Escitalopram but the side effects warnings were a bit of a shock so I haven't started yet, although I had a bad day today and wish I had. Has anyone good experience with it?


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    #9139
    apache
    Registered Users Posts: 2,351 ✭✭✭apache


    Probes wrote: »
    I've been prescribed Escitalopram but the side effects warnings were a bit of a shock so I haven't started yet, although I had a bad day today and wish I had. Has anyone good experience with it?
    Try and not worry too much about the long list of side effects. If you believed them all you'd never take any medication ever.


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    #9140
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 59,721 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    What Apache said, reading the leaflet is sensible, however a lot of the side effects are an extremely rare risk..


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    #9141
    One More Toy
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    Probes wrote: »
    I've been prescribed Escitalopram but the side effects warnings were a bit of a shock so I haven't started yet, although I had a bad day today and wish I had. Has anyone good experience with it?

    Based on my own experience and what my doctors have told me, expect an up to 8 week period to feel the full effects. I'm not on it anymore but was great while it lasted, best of luck give me a shout anytime


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    #9142
    Probes
    Registered Users Posts: 466 ✭✭Probes


    Thanks everyone, I was going to start it tonight but weirdly I’m feeling the best I have for a couple of months right now so it’s made me reluctant to start it, I’ll see how tomorrow is and start it tomorrow night.


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    #9143
    Qrt
    Registered Users Posts: 1,627 ✭✭✭Qrt


    Just started on medication two weeks ago. Been dealing with a mild to moderate depression for years now but only really faced up to it because online college stopped me in my tracks. I started on Vortioxetine, 10mg, which apparently is kinda uncommon especially as a first medication, but it’s worked a treat. Some side effects, slightly longer to eh, you know, but otherwise fine. Obviously I’m conscious it could wane but I’m hopeful. Can’t help but feel I’m incredibly lucky too.


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    #9144
    apache
    Registered Users Posts: 2,351 ✭✭✭apache


    I think myself and my psychiatrist have reached the end of our journey. How easy or difficult is it to get a referrel from one place to another?
    And of course you have to be smart and use your words wisely.


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    #9145
    fr336
    Registered Users Posts: 10,179 ✭✭✭✭fr336


    Going to Citalopram every second day for a month...wish me luck and no dizziness...


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    #9146
    Wanderer78
    Registered Users Posts: 28,805 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    fr336 wrote: »
    Going to Citalopram every second day for a month...wish me luck and no dizziness...

    down to 50mg of sertraline now, mood wobbled a little at first, but all good now, best of luck


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    fr336
    Registered Users Posts: 10,179 ✭✭✭✭fr336


    Wanderer78 wrote: »
    down to 50mg of sertraline now, mood wobbled a little at first, but all good now, best of luck


    And to you!


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    #9148
    apache
    Registered Users Posts: 2,351 ✭✭✭apache


    apache wrote: »
    I think myself and my psychiatrist have reached the end of our journey. How easy or difficult is it to get a referrel from one place to another?
    And of course you have to be smart and use your words wisely.
    Got the referrel. No problems. Used my words wisely. Just a waiting game now until I am seen.


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    #9149
    cloudatlas
    Registered Users Posts: 3,709 ✭✭✭cloudatlas


    My work place had a meeting yesterday to talk about hybrid working and I feel so nervous about going back. I'm looking for other work but there isn't anything. I'm on 10mg of Citalopram for ongoing digestive issues.


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    #9150
    RabbleRouser2k
    Registered Users Posts: 8,276 ✭✭✭RabbleRouser2k


    My anxiety and OCD been doing a number with me lately. I'm washing my hands more than normal, my anxiety is crazy, and seems like every couple of days I sleep about 24 hours.



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    #9151
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 59,721 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    I'm similar here RabbleRouser, i don't quite understand, back to see psychologist next week, pysch outpatients end of month. Head down and chug on i guess.

    Have you any ideas or coping strategies set up?.



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