Sunshine77
23-01-13, 19:38
Hi,
I've been reading this forum for the last week but only just felt up to registering.
About me: I'm currently suffering anxiety (raw FEAR like I've never known, and panic attacks) and depression. I'm a recovering alcoholic, member of AA, sober 8 years, and although fear was a big part of my drinking days I haven't suffered anxiety at all over the last 8 years so this is all new to me.
I was on Fluoxetine 20mg in 2011-2012 for depression and came off it gradually in October to November which unfortunately coincided with me starting a stressful new job and my father trying to commit suicide which has been really difficult. I pushed myself through it but Christmas was awful and I went back on the fluoxetine on 31/12. However on 07/01 I had a complete meltdown and have been signed off work ever since. Doc changed me to Citalopram and I'm on Day 6 and feeling worse...
Meant to go back to work next Weds and at the moment just cannot imagine it - am scared of my shadow and still not eating / sleeping properly. So frightened.
Probably too much info for an initial post but wasn't sure where else to put it!
Thanks for all the helpful posts I've read on this forum so far - they give me hope :)
I've been reading this forum for the last week but only just felt up to registering.
About me: I'm currently suffering anxiety (raw FEAR like I've never known, and panic attacks) and depression. I'm a recovering alcoholic, member of AA, sober 8 years, and although fear was a big part of my drinking days I haven't suffered anxiety at all over the last 8 years so this is all new to me.
I was on Fluoxetine 20mg in 2011-2012 for depression and came off it gradually in October to November which unfortunately coincided with me starting a stressful new job and my father trying to commit suicide which has been really difficult. I pushed myself through it but Christmas was awful and I went back on the fluoxetine on 31/12. However on 07/01 I had a complete meltdown and have been signed off work ever since. Doc changed me to Citalopram and I'm on Day 6 and feeling worse...
Meant to go back to work next Weds and at the moment just cannot imagine it - am scared of my shadow and still not eating / sleeping properly. So frightened.
Probably too much info for an initial post but wasn't sure where else to put it!
Thanks for all the helpful posts I've read on this forum so far - they give me hope :)