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Posted 9/26/2015 7:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone. Recovery has hit a bit of a snag the past week. Maybe it's my body reacting to the change in meds (switched from sertraline about 3 or 4 weeks ago) but things have been tough. On the one hand, the derealisation is becoming less apparent, which is great, as I can actually emotionally respond and attach to things.

On the other hand, I'm definitely feeling anxious more often. It's not a good combo when I'm trying to cut out my diazepam intake. But still, I'm not constantly thinking I'm about to die or something catastrophic like that. Got a doctor's appointment on Tuesday, gonna talk about postponing the detox until I'm used to the Prozac again.
Posted 9/26/2015 8:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi NC,

Sorry to hear you've had a challenging week. It happens to us all...

...I have had a noticeable bump in my anxiety this week too. It is just one of those little detours along the journey.

We'll both be back on track soon I'm sure. Use your coping skills to get you through...

I hope you get some reassurance and a good plan from your appointment coming up.

Keep us posted, and we will keep you in support!

S.C.
Posted 9/26/2015 10:44 PM (GMT 0)
Hang in there! You're on the right track! Your meds just need time to adjust. Good luck with your upcoming Doc appointment!
Posted 9/27/2015 1:50 AM (GMT 0)
Keep hanging in there, Night. You've faced worse. We are here for you.
Posted 9/27/2015 12:45 PM (GMT 0)
Hi NC

Sorry to hear you have had a tough week but these challenges make us stronger in the long run so use all your coping skills and i'm sure things will get better for you soon.

I can relate as I have had a tough couple of weeks and it seems to be one thing after another at the moment but hopefully this week I will have some answers which could be good or bad but at least I will know what the issue is.

I take Prozac and have had good results with it so hopefully it will work well for you keep us posted we are here for you.

Hibee
Posted 9/27/2015 11:31 PM (GMT 0)
a very mixed week for me as well. some problems with the house sent me very near the edge as i was near exhaustion mentally and physically from my biz. i beat the problems with out calling for professional help and felt good about that and my anxiety went way down. back to sleeping all nite again. for me my sleep pattern is a gauge of how i am doing . buspar to the rescue once again. (only took it one day) i also re read s cats recent coping post and it helped.
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