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Posted 2/11/2015 2:01 PM (GMT 0)
This is my 7th week so far... and to be honest the anxiety is still there.. Mornings are ok, then comes afternoons- anxiety is the worst from 12 till 5 pm. then by night im calm and feel like im almost like my old self again.
I AM SO SCARED that the pills are not working this second time around... I wish I had a switch and everything returns back to normal. AAs days go by , im getting more and more scared
PLease some reassurance would sure help
ESPECIALLY FROM SOMEONE WHOSE TAKING CIPRALEX


HUGS TO YOU ALL

xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Melissa
Posted 2/11/2015 2:10 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Melissa,

Hang in there... Give it another week, often at 8 weeks meds start to work. Keep in touch with your doc. I have heard of anxiety side effects with this drug, but they should subside.

Best wishes to you...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 2/11/2015 2:37 PM (GMT 0)
It sounds like the medication is working.

Are you using any coping skills during the day?

Medication most times can not do 100% of the job, especially when we are out in the real world were the triggers are.

I use mindfulness and controlled breathing to stay calm and greatly reduce anxiety while in public. Both work well with some practice.

Peace
Trina
Posted 2/11/2015 2:47 PM (GMT 0)
Do you have any good links to mindfulness please? I am at work during the day and so I can't really practice much but I'll try..

You really think they are working? When anxiety hits, so do the intrusive negative thoughts. From life down to my bf (not loving him).. It is so frustrating.. and sometimes I think to myself will this really ever end?
Posted 2/11/2015 4:18 PM (GMT 0)
On the first thread on the depression forum called depression resources, there are some links to stuff that will probably help you. One is for mindfulness. I believe it is "mindful.org". I hear it is a very good link.

Hope today is good for you.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 2/12/2015 7:23 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Karen,

Actually last night I had a sort of anxiety attack and had a crying spell, couldn't stop crying. I was panicking- thinking that the pills aren't working, then thinking that I need to see a psychiatrist and most probably he'll either up my dose or change the meds. And both options I see them as a failure. I fail as a person, as a human being. While I was in this crying spell, I was constantly thinking that soon my loved ones will be fed up- as I have already been like this for 7 weeks, how long are they going to take? What if I do not get better? Then the other option is to just end this.. And then started thinking about how my life is atm... Life couldnt be better, they say, but how can I not see and appreciate what I have? A loving partner, a good job, good friends, stable life. How can I not appreciate this? But see this as just a routine, a constant routine that just isn't good enough. I slept until 5am and just lay there tossing in bed. :(

Melissa
Posted 2/12/2015 9:16 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Melissa,

Don't look at it as a failure, if you need more medication or an adjustment, then at least you know which direction to go. You are being far too hard on yourself. Things are magnified from the depression. They aren't nearly as bad as they seem. Keep having faith. Hang in there. Try to appreciate the good things you have. Sometimes it is difficult, but I think you can do that...

I was up every hour last night. It is 4:21 right now. I am awake... I couldn't sleep worth a darn. I am super tired and have a doctor's appointment. And it is super cold here today. Wish me luck...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 2/12/2015 9:22 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Karen,

Thank you for your reply- it is so hard to be optimistic when the negative thoughts keep coming and it spikes up the anxiety. But thank you for the encouraging words.
I am sorry you are not sleeping well, what I do to help me sleep is do some breathing techniques. Sometimes helps. But last night, when I woke up at 5am- I just couldn't go back to sleep so I know where you are coming from. Just know that you are not ALONE.

xxxxx
Posted 2/12/2015 10:37 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you, sleep eludes me today. I meditate to get me to sleep. It helps, but keep waking up. Got a doctor's appointment today. I think that is why. And it is soooo coolldd... Winter here...

I already said all that. So much for a good mind today. Tomorrow will be better. And getting out should be good for me...

I hope you have a good day today. I guess we should both take it one day at a time... One moment at a time. Back to bed for me so I can try to wake up on the right side...

Hugs, Karen...

I hope that the cipralex starts to work so you can feel better...
Posted 2/12/2015 11:03 AM (GMT 0)
Good luck on your doctor's appointment. Hope it goes well. Here it is also COLD, but I don't think it is as cold as it is there :) We never have snow here... Today it's 12pm and somewhat anxious. I just made an app with a Psychiatrist, never went to him. My GP usually gives me the meds. So we'll see how this one goes! Hope he doesn't give me more pills ughh

Hope you have a nice day, thank you for your support.
Posted 2/12/2015 11:35 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Melissa,

Best wishes with the new psychiatrist. I have to admit, they are better at picking out our medications than our gp's are. So hopefully you will be feeling better soon. He may add something to the mix, but I am sure it will be a good thing. I take abilify with my antidepressant, it helps them work better, and stabilizes my moods.

Good luck and let us know how it goes!!!

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 2/13/2015 6:51 AM (GMT 0)
Hello Karen,

I hope your doctor's appointment went well. And that now you are sleeping soundly :) I went to the psychiatrist yesterday and he told me I have a mild OCD.. I don't know how much else I am going to take. So he upped the cipralex by 15 mg a day as he said that 10mg was a small dose for OCD.. Hopefully no side effects of the drug come out since I am upping the dose now.

I really truly hope that I get better and soon! I slept a little better last night. Though still woke up at 6am feeling anxious.. but we'll see..

Hope you are okay... and everyone else in here :)

Hugs to all
Melissa
Posted 2/13/2015 12:47 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Melissa,

At least you know where you stand now with the mental health issues. That is always good. Hopefully you will feel better soon. Med changes can be trying at times. Hopefully the anxiety will go away soon.

My doctor's appointment was okay. Tapering off of a medication. A little scared but will do the best that I can... Doctor was in a bad mood yesterday, and t showed. Ha!!! I guess that they are only human too. But I always expect more...

I hope you get a good sleep. Is it night time for you at this hour?

Take care, feel better soon...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 2/13/2015 1:12 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Karen

Yes I assume so.. Even though the Psychiatrist told me that this is OCD, at this moment I'm thinking 'he got it all wrong, maybe he didn't understand what I told him, maybe I truly do not love him anymore and am just with my boyfriend because I am used to him and I don't want to be alone' Such horrible horrible feelings :(

I am glad that the doctor decided to taper off the medication :) I understand, I always expect more from my GP too... more talking, less typing LOL

No here it is 2 in the afternoon

Hope you have a nice day! xxxx
Posted 2/13/2015 2:18 PM (GMT 0)
Melissa,

So glad you and Karen are communicating well.

I only want to give you some links and thoughts on mindfulness from the earlier posts. The daily practice has approaches that are easy and can be done while at work. This is a skill to put into your life, to reduce anxiety and great peace.

www.mindful.org/search/node/anxiety%20at%20work

When you are feeling overwhelmed with things or thoughts, try to remember R. A. I. N.

www.mindful.org/mindful-magazine/tara-brach-rain-mindfulness-practice

www.mindful.org/mindfulness-practice/what-mindfulness-is%E2%80%94and-isnt

I hope these help you. Peace
Trina
Posted 2/13/2015 3:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Melissa,

Just don't make any decisions about your boyfriend while you are depressed. Often the depression has us thinking such negative thoughts. You will get better and you will probably look at your relationship differently than you are now. I wish you the best...

I hope you are having a good day today... It is snowing here but not as cold as it was. I am in Michigan, where are you? Only if you don't mind saying...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 2/18/2015 6:51 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much for the links Trina.. I will definitely check them out.

I am not well Karen.. Depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, insomnia, not eating much and such negative thoughts on my boyfriend.. I am such a mess
I was telling my mom yesterday that I need to go to a mental institution as I am not well..
I am just not getting better and to b honest, this is becoming too much to handle :( I miss the way I used to feel towards my boyfriend.. I miss how I used to be but I do not see myself out of this hole I've fell into :(

This is my 6th day taking Cipralex at 15mg. and now im also taking 3 xanax for the anxiety at .25 ...
Posted 2/18/2015 8:18 AM (GMT 0)
Maybe you should check yourself into a hospital... Do you see a counselor? To have someone to help you? I do know it is best to check yourself in, then you can leave when you want, not when they want you to. I wish you the best. Know we are here for you. I am sorry that you don't feel better. Make sure to give the meds time to work before you give up on them. Keep me posted on what you decide to do.

I am here for you...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 2/19/2015 6:39 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your help.. I think I shall admit myself to the hospital. Every day is a drag and xanax is making me feel like a zombie all day now. I do not feel like I know myself anymore. I am lost
Posted 8/6/2015 6:18 AM (GMT 0)
Did you ever find feelings for your boyfriend again? I love mine so much but my depression makes me not know who I am anymore and I can't act the same or feel comfortable or happy around him anymore. I'm just praying it's just the depression and I can get through it and be happy with him again. Please tell me if you ever felt that love for him again. And how you are now
Posted 8/6/2015 6:27 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Lost,

Hang it there.. I got through it. I am still not 100 percent okay, but I have far more good days than bad. I have found Sheryl's work, which has helped me a lot during those hard times.. the name of her website is Conscious transitions.

I am still with my boyfriend.. but I am still accepting that I have relationship anxiety. During depression it is very hard to love anyone.. more so your boyfriend, because he is the closest to you. But please do not give up on him. The depression will pass! And you will feel better
I had to up my dose to 20mg a day now. But I feel so MUCH BETTER.
From time to time I feel the love for him, but mostly I feel content, okay... just not the in love feelings. Love is not a feeling, it is a choice.
Do not hesitate to ask more questions

Much love
Melissa
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