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Posted 4/12/2012 1:30 AM (GMT 0)
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Hi all! I'm having a rough time the passed few days. Just a quick background: been on zoloft, after titrating off of effexor, for about 6 weeks. I notice my general anxiety level is so much lower, agoraphobia almost totally gone, and I've been sleeping pretty well lately, too.

Right now, I'm off from work (Easter break), and life should be carefree and relaxed. I just find myself feeling tense. I want to scream or cry. I could also be ovulating (I've never been regular, and hormones screw with my emotions big time).

Anyway, I'm frustrated. I understand there can be set backs and not every day is gonna be peaches and cream...so I guess I'm just looming for some suggestions or anyone who is going through something similar. Thanks!!
Posted 4/12/2012 3:51 AM (GMT 0)
If you are anything like me, you may have the week off from work...but you are still taking on too much.

I have three playdates set up for my youngest daughter, two lunches, a visit with my oldest daughter, Spring cleaning/planting, and a sleepover!

I think that we tend to do too much...and with that on top of trying to manage the anxiety, we can tend to get cranky, tapped out and exhausted.

I need to learn to say 'no' to overcommiting myself and doing too much. I am going to work on doing less and focusing more on managing my anxiety and moods!:)

Take care and peaceful thoughts,

S.C.
Posted 4/12/2012 3:09 PM (GMT 0)
Good Morning,

I think SC has a great point.  When we have a week off from work we just assume we are going to have the "time of our life" and when things don't happen that way we start worrying about how fast the weeks is going by, when are we going to feel super happy and everyone will be on the same page as we are !  Set realistic plans and don't count on others to make your happiness by joining  your "happy" bandwagon as what we may want to do is not always going to be what the rest of the family is going to choose.

Remember that you have been through a tough time along with med changes so be gentle with yourself.  It is OK to not feel like a million dollars or even a dollar.  Pamper yourself,  watch some movies, garden, read a book but keep telling yourself that you are OK and yesterday is gone.  Stay in the moment and things will get better.

Many gentle hugs,

Kitt

 

Posted 4/12/2012 5:36 PM (GMT 0)
LMF,

I get the same way as you, it starts for me about 10 days before my period, and then the last two or three before I actually get it, I am VERY anxious and moody. I have been like this for the last few days now because I am due any day now. I feel bad, like i'm taking things out on the wrong people, but with all that is going on in my household right now, I would imagine that's not helping either. I just wanted to let you know that you're not alone.

Hope you start feeling better,

((hugs)) Fox
Posted 4/12/2012 10:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone!! Thank you so much for your encouraging and kind words. I completely agree...I've realized that this week I did take on a lot...between that, feeling like I'm 'supposed' to be having the time of my life, AND ovulating, I'm not having the time of my life LOL. Today has been a pretty nice day, and I think it's due in part to that I talked to my husband about how I'm feeling. We're newly married (just last June) and he's pretty sensitive when it comes to me. He hasn't learned yet that how I'm feeling isn't a direct reflection on HIM or my feelings about him...that sometimes, a bad day is a bad day. Anyway, the reason I bring this up, is I feel like I need to be 100% happy for him so that he doesn't feel he did something wrong...so we had a talk and he understands that, if I"m not feeling 100%, it isn't necessarily because he did something to upset me. Does that make sense?

Anyway, I appreciate all of your input and support. Thanks and big hugs!!!!
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