Thinking on your many threads Vicky81 - which symptom were you hoping to ease first? How long did U trial the prescription for?
The body/brain don't get where they are suddenly - issues can creep up due to not eating properly; lack of sleep; lack of exercise ........ my depression developed slowly over several years until I had to begin apporpriate medication . Panic attacks however take over within seconds
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How does your partner help? Is any1 in your family robust with advice and support, i.e. accompanying you to GP appts. or ringing for advice on your behalf?
Do U keep a
mood/food/symptom diary to chart feelings, something to discuss with your health provider?
How is your diet overall? Lack of nourishment can cause many of the symptoms that you R worrying about. [long story short]
R U hydrated enough? P should be straw coloured.
Do U smoke or drink instead of eating? = lack of sustenance may cause energy levels will dip
When did U speak to your GP about all of these, most surgeries have face2face appts. though patients may have to wait. A&E is another option ; however, with long waiting lists in many Depts..
Make notes about the responses about your worries on your various threads - discharge any that don't help, put any that may be of use onto a separate page.
It took 5 different meds B4 my GP and I found an anti-depressant medication that didn't make me feel ill - within 24 hours. Over the years as medication improved I have had 5/6 different ADs and never had side effects since.
Relaxation therapy helped me at home. A deep bubble bath relaxes me but when depressed I was unable to sit still, I was so agitated. I wanted to 'feel better yesterday' but had to allow the various medication regimes time to work.