Coping with chemical induced depression

As i wrote in a previous post i am strugling with re-starting cipralex. The first week was just awful. Feel like i was hit by a train. Now starting week 2. Feeling a little better.
In the opinion of the honored members of the forum, what can i do to eleviate these terrible feelings? I mean this spin is chemical induced, it's not like me. Are there cognitive tools that can compete withthe medication effects?

Also since it seems to be a very common effect with Ssri that it gets worse before it gets better dont the big wigs in the meds industry have anything to suggest to take together with them untill they kick in? My doc gave me Klonopin if i suffer anxiety till the cipralex starts behaving but what i am feeling is not anxiety. (i think) its just like i was hit by a train....
Tia for all input
Raffi

Post Edited (Rephael) : 9/6/2015 9:52:04 AM (GMT-6)

R.,

The fact that you are starting to feel better this week is a good sign! Hopefully you are adjusting to your start up already, and things will continue to improve.

Some people find that Fish Oil Supplements help offset the A/D's effects during a start up and/or discontinuation.

We also have a bunch of self help coping skills at the top of the main forum page in our Resources. If you have not done so already, chekc them out and see if any look helpful to you. They are effective if practiced regularly!

Keep encouraged that things will get better, and this is temporary. Keep us posted on your progress, and we will be here to support.:)

S.C.

Hang in there R!

Get started with the coping skills to decompress...

...and ask your doctor about possibly adding the Fish Oil to help relieve some of the symptoms...

Peace and patience,

S.C.