Any ideas on what works ? Any advice more than welcome 😌

[Poohbear76]

I have been diagnosed with cPTSD and severe depression. I have need on medication which was prescribed 8 years ago for post natal depression. I have been taking Paroxetine 40 mg which apparently helps PTSD.

Anyway it no longer works at all. For months I have felt terrible had a "stop world I want to get off" . I saw a new GP who wants me to wean off Paroxetine onto citralpram ( sorry if spelt wrong). I have not started to reduce my Paroxetine instead I have asked to see a psychiatrist.

If I am going to stop taking Paroxetine I want to go on something that actually make my mood more stable. I have no idea what to say to him/ her. I just want to feel stable and well.

[brokenlight]

No advice but best of luck to you ✨

[Poohbear76 in reply to brokenlight]

Thank you xxx

[Dolphin14]

Poohbear76

Based on my own experience I would go to the psychiatrist for my answer.

Discuss your concerns and ask about mood stabilizer. They may want you on both based on your symptoms.

I'm not sure how long you have to wait to get evaluated by the psychiatrist. Call your GP and ask should you make the switch or wait for the consult.

Always check with the md on making med decisions. So if you plan on waiting let your GP know.

Again this is based on my own experience. My GP was actually very honest about the fact that more than basic mental health issues were beyond what she thought she should participate in as she wanted me to get the best care possible.

Good luck I hope you feel better soon

[Poohbear76 in reply to Dolphin14]

Hi

Thank you for your reply. I was supposed to see someone on Friday (last week) . I got a phone call cancelling so now have to wait until the end of June. I asked the last who rang me who I would be seeing apparently it is a mental health nurse. I then have to be refered to a psychiatrist if she thinks I need it. The lady on the phone said the nurse will be able to make recommendations to my GP regarding medication.

Unfortunately my mood is very up and down and I was hoping to have a treatment plan in place by now. I feel like I am walking through treacle, very tired of it all.

On the plus side I have a good family they understand when my depression is bad, I have been unable to hide it like I used to. I was having weekly trauma therapy with a psychiatrist (who is now on maternity leave). I am hoping to restart with her in October. I am working so hard to get better but it is so difficult.

Thanks again for your reply x

[Dolphin14 in reply to Poohbear76]

All we can do is keep working hard.

I hope you get your answers soon.

It's so frustrating to have to wait.

[Lizziedee]

Hi, sorry i am just replying but just saw this post and wondered how things were for you now? I have been on Paroxetine for over 10 years and swear by this medication!! I had severe anxiety,O.C.D with horrific thoughts constantly. I never knew a day or nights peace and was a shadow of myself 😢 I was started on Paroxetine following the death of my Daughter and this really changed my life for the better! I have recently come down to 30mg from 40mg as i was suffering severe sweat issues which can be a side effect. This medication does work and can be the key to a life without crippling anxiety attacks etc. X