Anxiety free for the first time!!!!

[Lizziedee]

Hi I just wanted to share my story and hopefully give hope? I have suffered GAD,OCD,Depression for many years after the death of 2 of my kids. I have been in the darkest places and was always needing reassurance from my GP & CPN. I even went to uni to study mental health to try understand this sole destroying illness. I had been on paroxetine for a number of years and thought my life would always be an anxious mess, however just over 2 weeks ago my gp took me off the paroxetine as they weren’t working any more. I was prescribed Mirtazapine and from the first night taking it I am a totally new person!! I am sleeping at night & no longer need Zopiclone, I am eating which I never did as I was always feeling sick with nerves that “impending doom” feeling was with me constantly, I honestly never thought this was possible!! Please please don’t ever give up thinking you can’t have a “normal” life. My family,cpn,gp are all amazed at this new me and although it’s very early days we all know how even 1 day without anxiety,negative thoughts etc can be!! I hope this helps & please feel free to ask me anything if I can help I will, “This too shall pass” x

[Agora1]

Shedding tears of joy for you Lizziedee...

I'm sorry about your losses but I'm filled with happiness and hope

for you. I too beat anxiety and it is one of the most amazing feelings

after struggling for so many years.

Wishing you well. Thank you for sharing such a positive post. xx

[wolley]

That is great you found a medication that works. Just another reminder for those having issues with their current medications. Try something else! I went through 2 other meds before I found the one that works for me. Plus finding the right dose.

I have a question. Have you had any issues with coming off of Paroxetine when you switched to Mirtazapine?

So sorry to hear of your losses. Hope you continue to experience good results with the new medication.

[Lizziedee in reply to wolley]

Hi, sorry I just saw your message. I had to come down the paroxetine from 40mg to 20mg I was on the 20mg a while then my gp told me to stop taking them and 3 nights later I took my first Mirtazapine. I had no issues at all and I was really worried after all the horror stories I read, I only wish I made the change sooner as the change in me has been amazing! It’s a really difficult decision to switch medication but I knew I couldn’t get any flatter, like you said try other medications because when you get the right one it’s life changing!! I wish you well 😊

[Hidden]

I am sorry you went through the trauma of losing your 2 kids. I hope your medication is still working out for you. I know it can be tricky to find what works.

[Lizziedee in reply to Hidden]

Thankyou 🥰 unfortunately this past few weeks have been bad, my anxiety was at its worst 😢 I’m on an increased dose so hoping it kicks in soon. I appreciate your kind words. How are you? X

[Hidden in reply to Lizziedee]

I hope the increase helps. There are so many different meds, I dont know how doctors even know where to even start with. It's a trial and error.

I will be better, once I get to the phyciatrist for my first visit on January 7, to finally get to the bottom of my mental issues. My doctor had me on lexapro and then zoloft. But I found out that bipolar people shouldn't take antidepressants without mood stabilizers. A year ago I was seeing this counselor who said I had bipolar. I didn't want to believe that. I have been on so many antidepressants and every single one of them made me worse. I recently did research on bipolar and looked more into it. And it is me....that's why antidepressants never worked and made me worse. So I am so excited to see a phyciatrist to finally get the help I need. It's tough and with everything going on in this world right now, doesnt help either.

[Lizziedee in reply to Hidden]

I am so glad you have researched and have good insight, I studied mental health at uni and thought I could be free of my anxiety. Unfortunately that’s not the case but having insight is really good,we truly do live and learn. I hope you have positive results with your psychiatrist they really can help. Like you said there are so many different medications and while you don’t know what will help you now know what doesn’t xx

[Hidden in reply to Lizziedee]

Thank you! The main thing is to not give up on yourself and keep moving forward.