So scared

[Den64]

Iv had anxiety now for several years. Things that have happened like the death of 3 family members during Covid. Me staying in for almost 3 years as my daughter thought that was how to protect me. Since then I have been unable to sleep, my arthritis has escalated, I am unable so much pain. Now Dr has put me on 19 mg Amitryptiline at night. This gives me wierd dreams, still doesn't help with the pain. When I get up in the morning I am so tired I try to fight it and do chores in the house but my pulse rate and bp go up very high and I sweat profusely. I take Amitryptiline 3 hours before I go to bed now but this doesn't help with the tiredness. I'm scared iv never felt like this before. Has anyone else felt this way. I'm wondering if I shoukd stop the meds.

[SCC1]

Hi. I know that Covid made everything worse for people, including with mental health. Maybe your arthritis is acting up more because you were not able to leave your house for 3 years. The pain too. If you didn't walk around much or stay too active because of having to stay in the house, your joints were not used much, I'm assuming. I would try exercising your body by stretching or walking the best you can. If you are in too much pain to do that, maybe call your GP to discuss a plan of how you can feel better.

The not sleeping could be from the stress of Covid and losing some family members, and I am sorry you had to go through that. Not being able to sleep now, might also have to do with those experiences.

I don't know anything about the med you are on, but if it is not working or making you feel worse, I would talk to your Dr and explain what's going on. I wouldn't just try to sit with/wait out the discomfort of your symptoms (blood pressure rising and pulse beating fast). I would definitely mention this to your Dr, because if you've not had them before taking the med, they could be happening because of it. Of course I don't know that for sure, but just some suggestions.

Feel better. xx

[Marysblue]

Have you told your doctor the meds making you tired? How to have depression anxiety and arthritis. I was in a lot of pain but I am much better. It takes a lot of trial and error with meds to find what works for you. I lost 4 family and a couple friends last year in 2 months time. So I know what you're going through. It does get better.