Feeling Rough.

[_Reba_]

It's my third day of medication and a few side effects are starting to show. I take my medication at around 6pm everyday and it helps just before bedtime. However, whenever I wake up in the morning I am still feeling anxious but nothing has developed into a panic attack yet.

I've been having hot sweats and chills, slightly been dizzy, dry mouth and I haven't been that hungry either. I've also been having a few low moods but nothing concerning. This just makes me anxious to take another one tonight.

[Agora1]

_Reba_, don't be afraid. Everything sounds like the normal response to starting medication. Your body needs the time to adjust to the dose in you. Waking up in the morning anxious may be one of the last symptoms to disappear since mornings are the highest levels of cortisol in your system. With the help of medication as well as learning other methods to calm your thoughts, that too will disappear or lessen.

For each day you take your med, know that you are getting closer to feeling better in the long run. You are doing good. Anything worth while takes time. Having found the right medication and dosage is what your doctor will strive for in making you whole again.

Hang in there, use the forum for support. We understand Reba, you are not alone. We'll get you there with a smile and holding your hand. x

[_Reba_ in reply to Agora1]

Thank you ❤️ I needed to read that in order to carry on with medication I honestly felt like throwing in the towel today.

[Agora1 in reply to _Reba_]

Oh know Reba...time is of the essence in moving forward with medication.

Never give up x

[Cat33 in reply to _Reba_]

That's a fabulous post as always from Agora It's early days Reba keep going you won't see benefits for a little while but you will Don't give up this is the road to recovery and you will get there xx

[Lynl]

Hi, it sounds like your doing better minus the side effects which will probably go away after a couple weeks

[_Reba_ in reply to Lynl]

Yes I am doing much better! Thank you ❤️

[Lynl in reply to _Reba_]

You are an inspiration to so many who needed to hear your post 😊

[_Reba_ in reply to Lynl]

Thank you for saying 😊 It means a lot

[Lynl in reply to _Reba_]

How have you been feeling? Hope things are getting better, I know it takes time. Thinking about you.

[_Reba_ in reply to Lynl]

I don't really have that bad of side effects anymore