SOIA,I responded to your other thread but will post a bit here. As humans we would love a perfect world and in that world we would not need Drs. or drugs because we would feel terrific and never be sick or anxious or depressed.
What your feeling is normal from my point of view as you resisted trying meds and now you are worried you have chosen wrong in agreeing to the antidepressants. Your trying to double guess yourself so not only may the medication make you feel anxious for the next couple of weeks - you are afraid you made the wrong decision.
The media is flooded with reasons why antidepressants are bad for you however if you read the side effects of most medications or listen to the commercials on television all medications have negative side effects along with healing properties. I am going to post a link, FYI only, to the side effects of a very popular drug that comes with tough side effects but it is widely accept as an good drug.
http://www.rxlist.com/prinivil-side-effects-drug-center.htm
I am going to list a few tips for you re how to deal with some of the side effects you may notice from starting a antidepressant.
Nausea typically begins within a week of starting an antidepressant. It may go away after a few weeks when your body adjusts to the medication.
- Take your antidepressant with food, unless otherwise directed.
- Eat smaller, more frequent meals.
- Suck on sugarless hard candy.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as cool water or ginger ale that's lost its carbonation.
- Try an antacid or bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, others).
- Talk to your doctor about a dosage change or a slow-release form of the medication.
Fatigue and drowsiness are common, especially during early weeks of treatment with an antidepressant.
- Take a brief nap during the day.
- Get some physical activity, such as walking.
- Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery until the fatigue passes.
- Take your antidepressant one to two hours before bedtime.
- Talk to your doctor to see if adjusting your dose will help
You may experience insomnia because some antidepressants give you an energy boost. While that may sound appealing, it can also make it difficult to get to sleep or stay asleep — and you may be tired during the day.
- Take your antidepressant in the morning.
- Avoid caffeinated food and drinks, particularly late in the day.
- Get regular physical activity or exercise — but complete it several hours before bedtime so it doesn't interfere with your sleep.
- Talk to your doctor about taking a sedating medication at bedtime.
- If insomnia is an ongoing problem, ask your doctor whether taking a low dose of a sedating antidepressant such as Trazodone before bed might help. I have been using Trazodone for several years at a very low dose and insomnia disappeared after my 3rd night of using it.
What I have shared here is from Mayo Clinic Patient Health and Information. I am including the link to the full article and remember your body is unique so be kind to yourself and with your strong believe in your God this may be his way of helping you.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/antidepressants/art-20049305?pg=1
One moment at a time, one day at a time.
Blessings,
Kitt