Sazzle36
08-10-12, 17:51
Hi anyone and everyone . New to all this and it's a bit nerve racking ! I'm 42 years old with a grow up daughter of 22 , a 9 year old daughter , a 7 year old son and a 1 year old grandson . I adore them all but find motherhood very difficult at times as I'm a single parent to the two youngest . I have suffered with depression since I was 13 but was not diagnosed until after the birth of my oldest . Not sure what medication they prescribed me but it turned me into a zombie so after a week or so they went in the bin . I just put up with the low moods and stress for years until a friend persuaded me to get help . Tried many anti depressants until I found Prozac to me the best for me . Began on 40 mg for a few years til I had my other children but after the traumatic birth of my son it was increased to 60 . I have a wonderful new partner who is very supportive as I have been dealin with financial problems and going through a very bitter divorce . At the beginning of this year I began to feel unwell again and the doctor told me that she believed the Prozac had stopped working for me . A Prozac "poop out" which I didn't know existed . I also began to suffer from awful palpitations , anxiety and panic attacks . 5 weeks ago I was put on 50mg of Lustral/Sertraline and feel no better yet . The side effects are terrible - almost constant nausea , diarrhoea , ridiculous night sweats , shaking and feeling dizzy . I can't get in to see my doctor until 25th (!!!) and don't really want to see any other doctor . Would love to hear any stories or advice as I'm insure whether to just stop takin them or to struggle until the 25th ? Is it normal for the side effects to last this long ? Thanks for reading x