Looking for some light at the end of the tunnel. I've suffered with depression all my adult life but more so in my 30"s and now 40's. Perimenopause has hit and its debilitating on top of having mental health issues. I started struggling with sleep disrurbance about 1.5 years ago which has been extremely exhausting. I've recently had to leave my job as life was getting to much. I keep having episodes where I completely shut down and will stay home for days this has been happening for the past few years but becoming worse I just want to lead a normal life. I'm on 20mg Escitalopram and just feel there's no way out of this rut HELP.
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You must go back to the doctor's. 20mg is quite a low dose. Have you tried therapy or CBT or meditation. I have found these help to cope with depression. Have you friends and family to support you? I hope you get through this.
I'm going to make an appointment today, I'm not coping at all. I've tried therapy in the past but unfortunately it didn't make much difference. My partner is very supportive, it's not easy for him I feel extremely lucky to have him. My mum has severe mental health issues but she is always there to listen on the phone we don't live close to one another and my dad has never really bothered. I have an Daughter but that's very rocky at times and has contributed to my mental health I often feel extremely hurt by her ways as sad as that sounds and is a big trigger for me. Thank you for responding ❤️
Thanks for the words of wisdom, it does feel like it's ingrained in me to always have mental health problems I get the occasional good day but the bad days are exhausting and I completely shut down for days especially if I experience any stress. Dont think I'm well enough to work as much as I would like to, I've tried for pip twice over the years such a battle, both times I got zero points 😟. I will update you, I'm seeing the doctor today was very tempting to stay in all day away from the world but I know I have to get help.
Thanks for the tips, Saw my g.p who was extremely helpful. Unfortunately for the sleep issues there very limited and unable to prescribe sleeping tablets due to addiction. She has switched my medication over to Sertraline middle dose and I won't have to taper of Escitalopram I can go on to them straight away. I also mentioned about Autism as I do feel I have a lot of traits as I like to be alone and suffer with social anxiety I've to fill in a form and see her again next Friday to discuss a refferal. I think if I try for pip again I will need some imput cab, welfare rights etc. Thanks again for you knowledge.
Your so right lack of sleep is such a big factor. My gp just said she couldn't prescibe any sleeping medication due to causing addiction they seem to be quite strict at my surgery on prescribing them. Can I ask what brand you take? Does it help? No hangover feeling the next day?
Ask for your active vitamin B12 ,folate,vitamin D ,iron levels.Unbeknown these deficient can cause anxiety,depression memory loss,,psychosis,suicidal tendencies,View Sally Pacholok award winning documentary on YouTube to see how common misdiagnosis is occurring world wide
Thanks for the reply Marylyn, I've had numerous blood tests over the years I used to be b12 deficienct many years ago in my twenties which Is now stablised. I do have an underactive thyroid and take levothyroxine which I believe is life long.
unfortunately folk are told they are not vitb12 deficient due to a flawed serum low range worldwide..Speaking from experience we both had 30 symptoms & were told we were not deficient.Once diagnosed it’s for life not till the level is normal.We both have permanent nerve damage in our spines SACD ,hearing & vision loss thanks to misdiagnosis & late treatment.
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