Anxiety off the scale

[Bramble63]

Hi all,hope things are well. Had 4 hours sleep,zopiclone induced. This morning anxiety is really high, 4 weeks on 50mg of sertraline and 2 weeks on 100mg. Have said I will go back to work on Monday after six weeks off. Not sure if this is a good or bad idea. Maybe work will take my mind off my constant anxiety worry. Any thoughts anyone

[bonnie1959]

Hi Bramble, from what you have said about how long and how much you are taking of the meds, it maybe a good idea to go back to your docs, do you think they are working at all, they say there should be some difference after 4weeks. You can only decide what to do about work, maybe should have waited another month, so you could really access if meds are doing enough for you to be able to cope with work. As thinking of work may have put pressure on you, hence anxiety.

Bonnie

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[Bramble63 in reply to bonnie1959]

Hi bonnie,had 4 good days at week 4,doc increased meds to 100mg and been up and down since,doc said it would take 2 weeks to start working,which is tomorrow.

[bonnie1959 in reply to Bramble63]

I see, yes maybe the new dose of 100mg will kick in soon, they do say don't they around 6 weeks altogether, if you are back to work tomorrow, the only thing I can say is see how you are in the morning, you must put you first, I no we want to keep our jobs if possible. I went with anxiety 2 years ago, I was off for a year of which I got full pay, I went back and lasted 3months, everyday was a nightmare and had to leave more than I was there, i felt that if i had the time i needed i would maybe be there now. they then paid half pay for another 6 months, then nothing. And now lost a good paid job, that I loved. So what I want to say is, do they no the problem? if so is there any chance you could speak to them, you could get certificate from doc for another 2 weeks, they wont be able to get rid of you on that.

Bonnie

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[Bramble63 in reply to bonnie1959]

Hi bonnie,I've been paid for 6 weeks,but have been told that I will have to go on ssp if I don't go back Monday,I am not in a position financially to live on ssp.

[bonnie1959 in reply to Bramble63]

But that can be made up from the DWP to a amount that you can live on , just until you feel ok to return .Mine was when I got half pay, at mo I have no income as work stopped in april, I had three thousand in my bank, which is down to about 800 now, so have got to claim next week.

Bonnie

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[Jeffju]

I have a little part time job and I have found it has been the saving of me. When I am there I have virtually no anxiety just totally immersed in my work. I would be lost without it. Hope you start back well and it works for you. All the very best. xx

[bonnie1959 in reply to Jeffju]

Thank you, I lost the only job that meant a lot to me, and gave me the income I needed to run my house independently . I miss it so much, I had to work hard to get where I was, but hey health is more important , maybe when sorted I can get another job even if small, as I don't think it is doing me any good not working, as I think I have to much mind space now and time on my hands . Life used to be so busy for me, now just not at all.

Bonnie

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[Bramble63 in reply to bonnie1959]

hi bonnie,thats part of the reason,i want to try and go back. doing my head in been at home,theres only so much excerise and cleaning u can do.if u dont mind me asking r u oneds id so do they work for u. this is my first time on mesication and first suffering anxiety

[bonnie1959 in reply to Bramble63]

I was taking citalopram on 10mg for a month then up to 20mg for 9 days, and anxiety a lot worse than before I started, I went back to doc and she changed me to venlafaxine two weeks ago nearly but still awful, so I have now decided to tamper off them.. what are you taking?

Bonnie

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[Bramble63 in reply to bonnie1959]

sertraline,i have a real problem sleeping,dont seem to be able to switch off. doc gave me zopiclone for sleep. i tend to have a few drinks on a night time to calm me down before bed

[bonnie1959 in reply to Bramble63]

I don't need anything for sleep, I think cause have had enough all day, I just crash around midnight. Can you drink on sertraline, I have not had any of that for 2years, and would love a drop.

Bonnie

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[Bramble63 in reply to bonnie1959]

probably not a great idea,doctor said ok to have a few.

[bonnie1959 in reply to Bramble63]

A few would be good enough for me lol. I miss my Malibu. and Ameretto

Bonnie

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[Bramble63 in reply to bonnie1959]

i think its hard for someone that has a busy social life,to then stop having a few drinks when out.

[bonnie1959 in reply to Bramble63]

Social life, whats that

I never had that before anxiety, was always at work or looking after my dad.

I used to have a drink when I got in from work.

Bonnie

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[Bramble63 in reply to bonnie1959]

i dont have a problem going out or any social events with a lot of people. i split with my wife 3 years ago,not good after 15 years. i have a new partner now and have been so happy. anxiety just come on out of the blue. just dont understand it

[bonnie1959 in reply to Bramble63]

has ex been given any problems, mine does after 6 years of not being together. they say something triggers it off.

Bonnie

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[Bramble63 in reply to bonnie1959]

no,dont see or hear from her,i had a couple of nights with no sleep at the start of this,then started to worry about not been able to sleep,thats the only thing i can think of,if so i cant get my head round,that a couple of nights with no sleep can cause this horrible anxiety

[bonnie1959 in reply to Bramble63]

I think it might if we worry to excess about it, I don't care if I don't go early, I normally go around twelve. Maybe work would be good for you, then you may even not need to take anything for sleep. I f you think I cant sleep, its getting later and later, and I am still not asleep, that will cause you some stress, they say we can function fine if we get as little as 6 hrs sleep.

Also instead of what doc has give you, have you tried Diazepam, you could use it here and there.

Also maybe the build up to going back to work has set it off.

Bonnie

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[Bramble63 in reply to bonnie1959]

my doc wont give me diazepam ,he gave me tamazapam,

but only 3.

[bonnie1959 in reply to Bramble63]

I am not sure, but they may be similar. Can you use that one during the day, until you find out if meds are going to be effective.

Bonnie

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[bonnie1959 in reply to Bramble63]

Sorry you are taking sertraline,

Bonnie

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[bonnie1959 in reply to bonnie1959]

I have got sertraline here , which was given to me to try along time ago, but I never did, maybe I will once clear of what I have been taking.

Bonnie

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[Hidden]

Hi Bramble,

See your still having trouble sleeping with the dosage. I found it really difficult to get into a regular sleep pattern when I first started taking sertraline, I put it down to a change of shift pattern/life-style/job, I think it's just starting to settle now but although I think it has kicked in and starting to do me some good I do still feel that it is causing sleep problems.

1b4bed

[Bramble63 in reply to Hidden]

hi 1b4bed. sleep is a problem,but been on 50mg for 4 weeks and 100mg for 2 weeks when did u first notice any benifit. i had 4 good days at week 4. then doc increased.struggled since

[Hidden]

Hi I find my job really helps me but we are all different. You know how you feel and wethere you feel well enough to go back