Hello sy
I can only tell you about my own experience. When my marriage broke up (11 years ago) I felt utter panic and felt unable to speak for much of the time, also unable to sleep, despite the fact that I had ended the relationship. I was given anti d's and the main side effects for me were that I felt not quite " all there" and that my mouth was very dry. I was told, like you, that they would take a couple of weeks to kick in but personally I found that it only took a week. I can't speak of a physical difference but it was one morning I woke up and thought "It will be a long haul but I think I am going to be able to get through this, no matter what it takes".
However, pills have changed a lot in the last 11 years!
I know there are some concerns about whether things are addictive and whilst of course your doctor will know all the facts, I think sleeping pills tend to be given only short term for this reason. Some anti d's help you to sleep as well. I know when I felt "better", I came off them gradually.
Not good :cry: You need to concentrate on YOU right now.
Yes, the dry mouth will be that. The one good thing I found was that I didn't have to get up in the night to go to the loo :oops: Ice lollies can ease it if it gets unbearable (those ice pops are cheap)
Thank you sadsy for that useful piece of information :!:
It is something that needs to be weighed up I guess. Although I imagine that is the last thing on your mind right now, however it is important to be aware of for the future.
I think it is great that you are getting counselling, I remember quite a long time ago, antidepressants were ONLY going to be handed out if the patient attending counselling, but that doesn't seem to be the case these days. I know far too many people taking them and then hoping that all their problems go away.
It is only a supportive mechanism to help you get through and deal with difficult times, rather than to be blank until life gets better again. So good for you for taking the bull by the horns :)
Acutally sy I remember that happening to a couple of friends who were on Prozac but with both of them it was fine as soon as they came off the medication. Right now, you have to think about the next few weeks and don't be embarrassed; you're amongst friends here ;)
Hey sadsy, did you get a good nights sleep?
Well, y'know, sometimes it helps to compare symptoms ;) I think women do this more than blokes, especially in the hospital ward after having a baby, when it seems that anything goes! :o
I think that's a good thing, not needing to traipse to the loo!
Yes, you have to eat, if you can manage to, although all the stress is going to take its toll, too. I know it must feel frightening but actually, y'know, it is a NORMAL response to what you have been through and are going through.
Yes, I always wondered where the liquid went, seeing as I never went to the loo. I wonder if the kidney function is supressed or something?
I understand what you mean about teddies. I found putting my arm round a pillow when trying to sleep, as if it was another person next to me, was helpful.
it might be that the anti ds have affected them, glad they are keeping an eye on you.....
As Anna say, dont be too quick to do without them, will take a while to get used to everything being so different, Sy
That sounds really scary for you. I presume you can take your normal dose today? Hope things soon level out
It seems to vary for different types and your doctor is the best guide for when to take it.
When I was taking anti d's, the doctor told me to take it at night as one of the purposes was to help me sleep. As it didn't have the desired effect, I ended up taking it earlier in the evening to get the benefit. However, my friend had another type entirely prescribed and they were to be taken first thing in the morning.
It probably unnerved your Mum seeing you like that and it is easier for her to blame the meds than to witness the depth of your pain.
Take it steady, I dio hop you got some sleep, at least
Well I am not a medic but I remember when I stopped taking mine they said don't just stop, take half a tablet every day then every other day etc, so it sounds as if they wanted me to come off gradually so maybe missing one affected you more than you realised.
I can't help you with this one, but just want to say I'm glad your starting to feel better. I've heard nothing but good things about anti-depressants once they kick in.