jayjoe18
20-04-14, 14:02
Wow, time flies! I've been on my medication for 6 months now... it only feels 2 minutes since I was scared to take the first tablet. Crazy.
Anyway, as the title says I'm beginning to wonder where I should be after the 6 month mark... how much improvement should I see, or how much improvement did others see in themselves?
I'm on Cipralex and it is working really well for me, I've acheived so much so far, from the big things; going on a long haul holiday, starting driving lessons to the small things; being more comfortable in social settings, going out more, being less nervous, going out alone and being able to actually just go to the supermarket without passing out!
But there is still anxiety and it is still hard work sometimes, I keep pushing myself... I know I will always have anxiety and I will always have to work hard at keeping myself well, I will have to keep pushing myself outside of my comfort zone. But, I just wonder, what should I be feeling like right now after 6 months, I know everyone is different, but as a general guide.. where should I be?
For example, as mentioned above I am managing driving lessons but I'm still having to do safety behaviours to be able to go to each of my lessons.
I've just had my 21st birthday and managed to have family around to the house, but I have a birthday meal next week with about 18 members of family which is making me nervous.
I have also wanted to get in contact with old school friends (as they have been asking about me and wanted to come round to see me) but I'm still too afraid.
So should I still feel this way? I know it takes time and there is no quick fix, but I am still only on my starting dose of 5mg... would increasing make me more comfortable and be able to do moreof the things that are still causing anxiety? Or do I just need to keep pushing myself and in time things will get easier with practice? Or should I do both?
I am really doing well, I can see huge improvements, but some things still seem so out of reach eg. having friends again, going back to college or getting a job. But I want all these things so badly!
Anyway, as the title says I'm beginning to wonder where I should be after the 6 month mark... how much improvement should I see, or how much improvement did others see in themselves?
I'm on Cipralex and it is working really well for me, I've acheived so much so far, from the big things; going on a long haul holiday, starting driving lessons to the small things; being more comfortable in social settings, going out more, being less nervous, going out alone and being able to actually just go to the supermarket without passing out!
But there is still anxiety and it is still hard work sometimes, I keep pushing myself... I know I will always have anxiety and I will always have to work hard at keeping myself well, I will have to keep pushing myself outside of my comfort zone. But, I just wonder, what should I be feeling like right now after 6 months, I know everyone is different, but as a general guide.. where should I be?
For example, as mentioned above I am managing driving lessons but I'm still having to do safety behaviours to be able to go to each of my lessons.
I've just had my 21st birthday and managed to have family around to the house, but I have a birthday meal next week with about 18 members of family which is making me nervous.
I have also wanted to get in contact with old school friends (as they have been asking about me and wanted to come round to see me) but I'm still too afraid.
So should I still feel this way? I know it takes time and there is no quick fix, but I am still only on my starting dose of 5mg... would increasing make me more comfortable and be able to do moreof the things that are still causing anxiety? Or do I just need to keep pushing myself and in time things will get easier with practice? Or should I do both?
I am really doing well, I can see huge improvements, but some things still seem so out of reach eg. having friends again, going back to college or getting a job. But I want all these things so badly!