Not a good day 😔

[c_sparkles23]

Today I’m not feeling motivated to do anything, I just want to be in bed and cry all day. I’ve been on Lorezapam for 20 days, but I feel like it’s not working. Also today’s my actual 6th day on depression medication, maybe meds need a longer time to kick in I really don’t know. I just want to get better. I hate feeling lonely and hopeless almost everyday. 🥺😒

[Gordo6500]

Hi Sparkles sorry to hear you are feeling down. Those meds sometimes take a while to kick in. I was on Paxil and dizapam for a couple of years, but started to have side effects so I got off them , your brain gets used to them then they don’t work as well . Talk to your dr. They may adjust your dosage or switch you to something else. Hang in there a have a good day. 😊

[BrainIsFull]

Yes, meds. can take up to a few weeks to work so you may need to give it some time.

I suggest trying to be very gentle with yourself. If you can, maybe let yourself have some time to cry. And maybe do something nice for yourself?

💚

[EndUser13]

I'm sorry you are having a rough day 😔

Ativan is quick-acting but only so effective, I found when I used it I had a lot of highs and lows.

Drugs like Ativan tend to be the exception in how quickly they take effect, the often over-prescribed SSRIs usually seem to take up to 6 weeks to notice any kind of effect.

While you are waiting to find the right help with medication why not read some of the exhaustive amounts of material that's been put out concerning anxiety?

A while back I read a book by Dale Carnegie named "How to stop worrying and start living", it's older but what I liked about it is that it didn't have a lot of filler or come across as "the answer" from some random 'guru'. There are tons of books out there and just as many videos on YouTube, many of which are worth checking out.

Over the years people who suffer from anxiety (and depression too) tend to build up a mental toolbox of things they find helpful. What helps someone else may not do the trick for you but I think these forums are a great place to get ideas.

There will be better days ahead, especially once you start getting the hang of how to combat the issues you face. I wish you luck!

[DodgeDhanda]

Hi C Sparkles

I would just like to say .... SO WHAT IF U don't feel up to it , that's actually fine JUST as long as u ensure it doesn't become the norm. Even years on I'm finding sometimes I don't want to get up & I don't & I don't get mad at myself or anything so long as I don't let it become the norm.

Now medication give it between 4 to 6 weeks to have some good effect on you & hopefully you then notice the difference & once fully working u should be able to work on ur mental health & along the way some things will work for you & some won't do much & u work on urself until you feel that life has given you a direction

[mkat13]

I’m so sorry to hear you are not feeling motivated to do anything. I get that way sometimes too and I will feel like laying in bed and crying all day but I try to think positive about it and I force myself to get up and be active throughout the day. I’ve had severe depression and I know now that it usually takes like 2-4 weeks for the meds to kick in. I know you want to get better and you will get better! I also hate feeling lonely and helpless so I hope this helped!

[c_sparkles23 in reply to mkat13]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[1303abion]

Hi! I've been struggling with anxiety disorder for over 10 years but it wasn't until 5 years go I got meds (it was an anti depressive but worked for the anxiety as well). Just wanted you to know: you are not alone. Please, hang in there. Meds usually take a month or 2 to kick in. Lorazepam won't boos your energy or make you feel you recover your life or control over yourself immediately, but at least it will lower the inner noise down. There will be good days and bad days. Just let those bad days pass... as if you have an unpleasant guest in your house who is just about to leave. He won't stay forever as long as you are gentle on yourself, and keep on fighting.

[HD1960]

There will be good days to come, take a shower, eat a little bit, and go outside and look at nature. Try to get off the benzo med. you will be OK

[misslillie]

Give the meds more time to work: that was my experience. The lorazapam will address anxiety but not so much the depression: which is the lack of motivation, crying, and feelings of hopeless. I found that I had to add ongoing therapy to the mix in order to make life livable. Also if you add a health lifestyle and good habits to all of this then you will see the light at the end of the tunnel. Stay connected to HealthUnlocked for continuing peer support. This has been my approach for several years now. Hopefully it will work for you.

[MAtoNE]

Hi! I am going through a similar thing waiting for meds to work themselves out. I am having lots of nausea from new meds but its only been 3 weeks. Everyone keeps saying to give time! Lets try to be patient together

[c_sparkles23 in reply to MAtoNE]

Thank you, and I’m on the same boat there’s days where I feel very nauseous and have to force myself to eat at least a little. Yesterday was just another day. I eventually pushed myself to get out of bed and cleaned my house, took a nice bath and watch a movie with my kids. I wasn’t able to go outside as it was very windy and my allergies tend to get very bad. But I’m praying and hoping for better days to come. I know I will have my good days and my bad days but I praying for better and more good days ahead of us. 🙏🏻😇

[MAtoNE in reply to c_sparkles23]

I am loving your positive attitude. I am proud of you! I need to be proud of myself too! I am an elementary school teacher so I don't have a choice about pushing through the day. In the morning the nausea is the worst so I always make sure I eat something for breakfast. But then throughout the day it is just little bites every few hours. I am trying to be so patient and calm to my body. I know I need to eat and I'm really trying. The medicine has helped my anxiety and depression so I am giving it time.

[c_sparkles23 in reply to MAtoNE]

I’m so glad to hear the medicines have helped you. I pray they help me too and I am able to go back to being a little more of my old self again. I miss going out and playing at the park with my kids, taking them shopping or just for a ride around town when we were bored. I miss smelling the fresh air and the early wind hitting my face while we would walk around the park. This anxiety has had me locked in my apartment for almost two months and it’s been the worst two months of my life. But I have to keep a positive outlook and tell myself that all this is just temporary and it’s all in my head.

[MAtoNE in reply to c_sparkles23]

The fact that you can vocalize those memories and have such clear pictures is so great! Being hopeful is half the battle! My therapist tells me that because I want to be better, I can be better.

[MAtoNE in reply to c_sparkles23]

The hard thing for me is the nausea is not in my head. The doctor confirmed it as a common side effect.

[c_sparkles23 in reply to MAtoNE]

For me is the whole deal of feeling like I can’t breath. I hate it, idk if it’s all in my head or something really is wrong with me. I don’t seem to have a problem with it at night thou when I’m asleep but for some reason I’ll get it in the morning soon as I start thinking about it. I have an appointment with my doctor on Monday so I’m gonna make sure to bring that up first thing. I hate feeling that I can’t breath. I’ll start cleaning and I guess get my head acción with other things and it goes away but then I start thinking about it and it comes back 😩