Hi everyone. I haven't really posted since November, things have been so up in the air. Quick update on me - I saw the doctor in January and as the anxiety and depression hadn't been around that long he wanted me to try over-the-counter stuff like Kalms and Nytol to try and sort out my sleeping cycle. The Kalms didn't do anything and though the Nytol did help me sleep, I didn't feel much better. If anything my anxiety was getting worse when I was feeling very low and depressed. The depression kicks in around time of the month and I cry a lot and get very low, even (thoughts of self-harm). I saw the doctor again last week and I have started taking Sertraline. It's left me feeling nauseous and very tired so far but fingers crossed it won't take too long to get into my system.
I have been referred for counselling and CBT so am waiting to here back. I'm hoping it will help. Tomorrow it will be a year since my stepfather had his stroke so I am trying very hard not to focus on that. I've had some bad feelings today including the most awful burning in my head, neck, arms and feet. It only lasted about
2 minutes but I honestly thought I was going to have a heart attack. I have been using the guided meditation and visualisation techniques as well as writing everything down in my journal. Hopefully there is some light at the end of the tunnel.
Hope you have been keeping well, A x
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