Bing1
09-10-11, 19:08
Hello all,
I'm new to this site and would really appreciate anyone's advice.
A few months ago I had a complicated miscarriage which caused weeks of emotional and physical pain. The pregnancy was unplanned and my OH left me as I wouldn't have an abortion- it certainly wasn't a straightforward pregnancy or miscarriage.
Basically, have had months of stress which has now resulted in depression and continuous panic attacks/severe anxiety. Before all the trauma, I did suffer from mild panic attacks and took beta blockers ( not often, more so before work presentations etc )
Anyway after 4 days of mental torture, today I went to docs who prescribed 2mg Diazepam and 10mg of the anti-depressant Cipralex. As this was an out of hours doc, I have to go to my own doc again this week. Just needed some relief from the constant panic/terror but was a bit disappointed with the Diazepam. It took the edge of the anxiety but not any happy or relaxed feeling like I was expecting. Does anyone know the best dose for symptoms like mine?
Also, does anyone have any advice about how to stay distracted from all these horrible thoughts? I have been practising breathing techniques which helps but even simple things like reading or tv too difficult if that makes sense?
I have been referred for CBT but that will take a while
I'm new to this site and would really appreciate anyone's advice.
A few months ago I had a complicated miscarriage which caused weeks of emotional and physical pain. The pregnancy was unplanned and my OH left me as I wouldn't have an abortion- it certainly wasn't a straightforward pregnancy or miscarriage.
Basically, have had months of stress which has now resulted in depression and continuous panic attacks/severe anxiety. Before all the trauma, I did suffer from mild panic attacks and took beta blockers ( not often, more so before work presentations etc )
Anyway after 4 days of mental torture, today I went to docs who prescribed 2mg Diazepam and 10mg of the anti-depressant Cipralex. As this was an out of hours doc, I have to go to my own doc again this week. Just needed some relief from the constant panic/terror but was a bit disappointed with the Diazepam. It took the edge of the anxiety but not any happy or relaxed feeling like I was expecting. Does anyone know the best dose for symptoms like mine?
Also, does anyone have any advice about how to stay distracted from all these horrible thoughts? I have been practising breathing techniques which helps but even simple things like reading or tv too difficult if that makes sense?
I have been referred for CBT but that will take a while