Frightened to my core

[Grateful71]

The last few days have been some of the worst of my life. I have have been unable to eat and feel like I'm being poisoned but I'm pretty sure it's panic attacks... several a day 😭 I have just started on fluoxitine and have been on HRT for the last 5 months. I honestly feel like I'm going mad and that I'm going to die. GP did say anti depressants can feel worse before better but I don't think I can cope. Not sure if I should take some time off work or keep busy? Feel like I'm letting my husband and kids down again. Any thoughts lovely people? ❣️

[Shivedita]

Oh Grateful71! You are not letting anyone down. Take your time. Continue with your medication and you will get better. As for work is concerned, see to it, what is working for you? If you want to relax for the time being and need some time for yourself, take time off work. But, if engaging in activities in work is keeping you in better shape and health. Let it be. In any case, have time for yourself and don't stress yourself out.

You can cope and you will get better. Just, hold on.

[Grateful71 in reply to Shivedita]

Thank you so much, I feel like I need a hand to hold today 😔 I think some rest from work might help so I can focus on my health 💛💛

[Marysblue]

I d say let your Dr know. Hope you feel better.

[Marysblue]

When I took Fluoxetine 30 years ago, it caused me to have anxiety . My doctor then had to prescribe Klonopin because of the prozac.Klonopin, a benzo, gave me brain damage and destroyed my creativity. Please don't make that mistake.

[Grateful71 in reply to Marysblue]

Oh no 😔 I have also been given a small amount of diazepam incase I can't manage the panic attacks. Think I have a form of PTSD so maybe I can find a therapist to help with this X

[Marysblue in reply to Grateful71]

You'll be okay if you don't take them for over two weeks at a time. I was given them for years. You can become addicted after about 2 weeks and have horrible withdrawal. If you just take one every now and then you'll be okay

[Grateful71 in reply to Marysblue]

Thanks marysblue, I've only got about 10 so I will use then only if I really need to I can see it would be easy to get addicted xx

[Hidden]

Grateful, if you have just been put on your AD medications you need to take the medication for upwards of five weeks. I do not know about HRT, However you could check up HRT on the internet and tomorrow call your Doctor and explain how you feel

[Hidden]

Grateful71 I know what you are feeling and it is horrific at times. Please know that you are in no way a disappointment and mental health is just as important as physical health. You cannot go mad from anxiety so no more thinking of that. Reaching to others that can relate will show you that you are not alone. We care and we are holding your hand virtually. Stay on your meds and stay strong you can beat this!💕

[Grateful71 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much, that touches my heart, it's difficult and scary X