Anxiety worsen

Hi L.N. and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of the rough time you are currently going through.:(

Unfortunately, SSRI's can often bring about increased anxiety and symptoms upon starting up on them. This is ususally temporary, and will start to phase out after a couple of weeks.

Of course, that can seem like an eternity when you are feeling so unwell!

...so if you think that the side effects are more than you can bear, I would suggest calling your doctor and discussing your experience with him/her.

He/she can either reassure you that this is expected and will pass...or you may be discuss an alternative option to try.

Until you can talk with your precribing doc, I ecourage you to take a look in our Resources here on the main page. (1st post) Inside, you will find a bunch of great self-help ideas to help you lower your overall anxiety levels...thus hpefully lowering your symptoms.

Keep talking with us as well! Many others here have been what you are currently experiencing, and will no doubt share their experiences as well...and how things worked out for them.:)

Scaredy Cat

Could you be having an allergy to the meds? You said you were itchy? When I first started on mine, years ago, the first few days I had more anxiety than normal. So it could just be getting used to them. There are so many great people on here, so keep posting and they will guide you. A lot of the members on here have been dealing with stuff for a long time and are very knowledgeable. Good luck to you.

Thank you! I am laying In bed feeling as if pins and needles are stabbing me. So scary.

I am wondering if taking an antihistamine would help, or perhaps some tylenol?

You should check this with your doctor or pharmacist first however...so this may not be the most helpful solution at the moment, sorry!

It is miserable to be itchy...so sorry!!

Wishing relief for you.

S.C.

Thankfully none of us are alone, but unfortunately we all have that stupid thing called anxiety in common. I'm glad I'm not alone, yet hate we all have to endure it. :(

Hope you are feeling better!

Laura,

Hope today is a good day for you and that your medication is not being so tough on you.  Give it time and just pamper yourself these first weeks while you adjust to the medication.

I understand that hopeless, helpless feeling that comes with anxiety and depression.

You are a work in progress.....................go slowly.

Kindly,

Kitt