Hi im new here I have pnd severe anxiety ive just changed from 40mg citralopram to 50mg sertaline and having really intrusive thoughts

[kel123]

Anxiety help

[hvr1]

Hey Kel123, I'm new here too and have found this site so helpful. Hope you can too! I don't take meds so I don't know, but it could be to do with the recent change. Did you get these thoughts before? And what sort of thoughts, if you feel like sharing? Don't worry if not. I have horrible thoughts that don't even feel like me sometimes and find it so hard to say them out loud because they frighten me, so i understand if you don't want to say

[kel123 in reply to hvr1]

Hi hvr1 thoughts are just the worst always happens I worry massively about my bsby it scares me x

[hvr1 in reply to kel123]

Just want to say sorry, I feel like that was an obvious question to ask so really sorry if it came across badly. I'm not thinking straight today so I probably shouldn't be posting but really hope the increase in dose works out for you and you start to feel better soon

[Hidden in reply to hvr1]

hi hvr1

Nothing comes across badly , if ever you feel though "o I wish I hadnt put that " because I no I have done it many times , under the comment you have done , you will see it says edit , so you can either edit what you have put or it even says you can remove it dont no if you have noticed that feature , I have had to edit quite a few of mine & remove some

Also dont forget we have the private messages where we can message another member , as sometimes members can feel more comfortable talking in private as well

Best time to come on & talk when you dont feel up to it , its a lot better than waiting till we feel really bad

Dont worry

XXX

[hvr1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for the reassurance, I'll remember that : ]

[Hidden in reply to hvr1]

xxx

[kel123 in reply to hvr1]

Ah no thats fine I hope they work soon too xx

[Hidden]

Hi Kel and welcome,

I changed over to sertraline about 2 months ago and have had the same problems.

I started to feel anxious, lack of concentration, motivation, feelings of despair even suicidal. I know it all sounds very dramatic but this is how I was feeling. I also began to have bad dreams again.

Hope this is of help.

1b4bed

[kel123 in reply to Hidden]

Hi 1b4bed did it get better after a while x

[Hidden in reply to kel123]

Hi Kel,

Yes, all is starting to return to normal.

I have had some other changes in my life which may have been a contributing factor but I am beginning to have a better sleep pattern.

Still have good and bad days but am far more in control than 6 weeks ago.

1b4bed

[kel123 in reply to Hidden]

Thats so good to hear prayi g they work for me soon I hste this feeling so much xxx

[Hidden in reply to kel123]

kel,

You'll be ok. Will just need a little bit of patience from you and the odd hug from us. Take this as your first.

Shalom

1b4bed

xxx

[kel123 in reply to Hidden]

Thank u means alot xx

[Hidden]

Hi kel123

Welcome

I dont take tablets for my anxiety , I have a meds fear for one so that is one big reason I dont

How ever I do no lots of people on here do , & once they have given them chance to work , they have never looked back , but I no from what I read they can take several weeks to work & sometimes what suites one doesnt suite another , so if you are not happy , please go back & see your GP

The intrusive thoughts , people have had them with or without meds & it can be a big part of anxiety , which as you get better they will fade & get less until they will eventually go

We have to try & focus on these are thoughts , & I no not very nice , but thoughts cant hurt us as long as we dont act upon them , & thats when we need help if we feel we would ,otherwise we have to learn to let them come & pass through , which is not easy but with practice it can be done, but you are not on your own experiencing this

You keep talking on here , lots of lovely people that do understand & wont judge as we all no how this feels & you will make friends & get support

Love

whywhy

xxx

[kel123 in reply to Hidden]

Thank u whywhy its just so hard nice to know I can come on here and not be judged and people understand ive just been back to the docs and he's upped the pills so hopefully will get better soon xx

[Hidden in reply to kel123]

You wont be judged on here Kel you really wont

And we do understand & come on & get things out , it helps & you wont feel so alone

You will feel better soon hun , I no it doesnt always feel like it when you feel so bad , but its little steps , we have to be patient , takes some doing I no , but we will all get there , by speaking out on here , you have already made a step , to getting well

Keep talking

xxx

[bonnie1959]

Hi a warm welcome to the site,there are people that will be able to help with your question, im sorry but I cant advise on the change of meds and whats happening , I have just changed meds, citalopram to venlafaxine, however not been on either for very long to find out whats what.

Love

Bonnie

xxx

[kel123 in reply to bonnie1959]

Thanks bonnie everyone so lovely on here glad ive posted wish id done it a along time ago nice to talkto ppeople that actually understand it can feel a lonely plsce sometimes xx hows you change over going xxx