please help

[debbiedance]

hi i have had pa for about 4yrs and i was taking cipralex 10mg but about 5mths ago i came off them as i was doing ok then just before xmas i had a major pa and since i have been on edge i am finding it hard just to go the local shops or to take my little girl school which is just 5mins away from my house as i keep on feeling dizzy all the time and im scared that i will faint anyway tonight i decided to go back on my tablets again but i have just read the leaflet inside and it says you might feel more anxious for about 1-2wks before they kick in and now i am scared cause i dont want to feel more anxious to what i am feeling now please help

[kellym]

if you feel anxious about feeling anxious, then you will definately get anxious, have you been told any teqniques to help you when you do feel like this, i really do think the breathing exercises can work and yoga i would really recommend!

Kelly

[sal]

Hi Deb

I have been where you are reading instructions and dwelling on the side affects. It wasnt until i took anti depressants that the side affects became so important. Before then i took paracetamol but never dreamt of questioning it. But suddenly i had these tablets and by every means in my mind was i going to suffer the detailed side affects. I didnt but you become so sensitive with anxiety that you cant help yourself.

I was like you if they make me feel worse at first why would i do that to myself and gave in loads of times but with the help of a great doctor i perservered and it worked for me. Hope it does for you babe.

Love Sal xx


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[den64]

hi debbie,

ive only recently started on Anti-Ds, i did get a bit more anxiety but i coped by doing my relaxation tape about 3 times a day,sometimes more if i needed to, i know its awfull and i do really feel for you pm me anytime.

take care
denise :D:D

[Ma Larkin]

Hi Deb, before you start taking the tablets again I'd get yourself checked out by your GP. He may recommend something else for you. I used to always fear that I would faint but I never have done.

Some meds do make you feel a bit more anxious that normal, but its well worth trying them. I was on Prozac and they got rid of my PA's completely.

Les

[Phill2]

Hi deb
Cipralex have been a real saviour to me.I won't be giving them up in a hurry.
Phill

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