Thanks for the replies, everyone, about Rescue Remedy & CBT. I have calmed down over the last couple of days but need something to get through the 2nd half of the cycle.
Hello sez70 - you poor thing; I know how you feel - there have been days when I have felt I cou!d not cope (I was in a terrible state last week, trying to make decisions). Earlier this year, I experienced a breakdown & there are other ladies on here who have been through the same. Things are beginning to look up now & the support I have received on here recently has definitely contributed to that. Unfortunately, some of the AD's can make you feel more anxious initially before they kick in (SSRI's in particular). I found that was the case with escitilopram but, once they did kick in, they really did work, especially with preventing panic attacks. The tricyclic antidepressants don't seem to cause the initial anxiety - maybe there may be one that is more suitable for you. The various AD's work in different ways for people so it may well be, if you do not feel any improvement after a few weeks, that you need to try another brand/type. Please don't give up - we are all here for you
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