Why am I feeling weird?

[Ben1505]

So I had a burnout about 6 months ago and I battled back from it and was doing ok. About 3 months ago, I was prescribed half of my usual dose of gabapentin in a new script. After about a week I had huge feelings of dread and hopelessness. The doctor called me and said this was an error so I went back to the usual dose and was fine. The last couple of days I’ve been experiencing the same doom and hopelessness. I’ve been imagining what my kids life would be like without me in it and I don’t know why I’ve been feeling this way? I have recently got a new script of the gabapentin but I’m taking the same dosage. I am very tired but not sure if that is causing this? Any ideas?

[Nina2016]

Dear Ben1505Go easy now. It is holiday and that can mess anyone with their heart on straight right up!

As for the script, I think it’s a good idea to make another appt soon as possible to figure out what is happening there.

Meanwhile, if it were me I’d say, make room for your feelings and allow them. Get a good cry out shout out. Take a breath. Take the next step of working with someone professional who can help sort things with you.

Be well, with loving kindness, nina2016

[Megapanda]

Hello sorry you are feeling this way . It could be caused by the changes of dosage in your medication , you body has to regulate from the change in dosage as it has been changed a couple of times recently . You can see your doctor about it if you are not coping or worried about your mental health / side effects .

It may also be the time of year , a lot of people struggle more as seeing people, celebrateling and having constant reminders about joy and festivities . Changing in your normal routines the stress of Christmas ( if you celebrate ) often brings emotions the the centre of your mind and makes you reflect on life and you health , family e.c.t .

I would say take it one day at a time and just focus on what you need to get though the day . Writing lists can help and feels good to cross things off them. Also make sure you take time out for yourself . Go for a walk , nice a nice bath , do some exercises . Mediate , journal .

See how you feel again after the holidays periods are over and take it from there

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