Worried I will never get better

[Kate6172]

On day 11 of Sertraline. I know it can take weeks to take effect but I am so fed up not being able to go out or back to work. Work have been good but I am racked with guilt as we are a small team in a charity. I said yesterday I would try and come in but I am like a zombie this morning and chest is pounding. I need to call work again but this makes me anxious too!

[Forestina]

Oh dear. So sorry I cannot give you any advice as I am in exactly the same situation. Being self -employed means I make no money and I could ultimately lose everything by being unreliable. I have given a return date for after half-term, but the scariest thing ever is I don't think it will make any difference when the time comes. I am trying to tackle this alone without medication, sometimes I think I am winning and I cling on to those moments.

Try and take each hour as it comes. You will get there, I promise.

[Kate6172 in reply to Forestina]

Thank you for your post. Must be so worrying when you are self employed. I think we must all try and keep holding onto the times when we feel a bit better or manage a task. I hope you manage to get back to work and best wishes.

[Forestina in reply to Kate6172]

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts

[Sjpatrick81]

You will get better you just have to give yourself time. It doesn't happen overnight. You have to stop worrying so much and live your life no matter how you feel. Anxiety and adrenaline can not hurt you. There are people who have suffered from anxiety for 10+ years that have made a full recovery. I am in the process of recovery myself. I put my trust in God and practice the things I have learned from Paul's website. You should give it a read and see if it can help you.

anxietynomore.co.uk

[Kate6172 in reply to Sjpatrick81]

Thank you it is good to see positive comments

[Sjpatrick81 in reply to Kate6172]

Negativity does no one any good. It's the negative thoughts that keep people in the anxiety loop. A positive attitude can do more than you think.

[Stantonrider]

Hi Kate,

I just wanted to check you were okay and too see how you are getting on with the Sertraline? I hope things have improved for you and the you have settled into the medication.

If you ever need to chat about the meds please feel free to drop me a line. I've been on 150mg now for 18 months and it has really helped me get back on track in life.

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