Christo
05-06-13, 20:04
Hi Everyone,
Just introducing myself, I've been struggling with depression for a couple of years, been in denial for that length of time. Iv'e always thought 'i'll feel better tomorrow'. But unfortunately I never did, I finally plucked up the courage to go to see my GP about 6 month ago, I couldn't cope with the feelings anymore. I am on Mirtazapine, I've just had it increased to 45mg as I am still struggling to cope with everyday life. I've also been prescribed Propranolol to try and calm my panic attacks, I get terrible panic feelings in a morning the minute I wake up, the feeling is horrible, my chest hurts and my arms hurt, I think it must be adrenalin rushing through my system, but the feeling is awful, I cant seem to control it, the phone can ring and I get the same feeling rush over me, I know it irrational but I cant help it. It lasts most of the day before I feel calmer about things, I feel exhausted with it all and can't see any end to the feelings I get. Any advice on coping strategies would be appreciated, thank you all.
Just introducing myself, I've been struggling with depression for a couple of years, been in denial for that length of time. Iv'e always thought 'i'll feel better tomorrow'. But unfortunately I never did, I finally plucked up the courage to go to see my GP about 6 month ago, I couldn't cope with the feelings anymore. I am on Mirtazapine, I've just had it increased to 45mg as I am still struggling to cope with everyday life. I've also been prescribed Propranolol to try and calm my panic attacks, I get terrible panic feelings in a morning the minute I wake up, the feeling is horrible, my chest hurts and my arms hurt, I think it must be adrenalin rushing through my system, but the feeling is awful, I cant seem to control it, the phone can ring and I get the same feeling rush over me, I know it irrational but I cant help it. It lasts most of the day before I feel calmer about things, I feel exhausted with it all and can't see any end to the feelings I get. Any advice on coping strategies would be appreciated, thank you all.