MrLurcher
19-06-18, 15:27
Hi, I recently posted in the GAD section about my current issues and my background. Can't post a link unfortunately.
I'm currently waiting to been seen by an NHS therapist, but the doctor has offered my Sertraline as well - but to be taken for a minimum of 6 months.
I'm not sure what to do. My father had a 'bad reaction' to anti-depressants 15 years ago and ended up having a nervous breakdown, this was followed by a manic episode 2 years later, and has now been diagnosed with having bipolar.
It was quite traumatic seeing my dad go through those things, so now I have a terrible fear of developing bipolar. I have sometimes thought that my extreme anxiety, ocd and intrusive thoughts could be a symptom of bipolar as well.
I have also read online that people with anxiety should be wary of anti-depressants as they can kick start bipolar in those that are predisposed. My doctor said this is quite rare anyway.
I've ridden quite a bad wave of anxiety for 4 months now, and am struggling with worrying daily, getting quite irritable, panicking and feeling quite down with it all. My partner is seriously fed up with me.
Should I give the tablets a go or wait until I see the therapist? I'm extremely worried about taking them to be honest.
Thanks.
I'm currently waiting to been seen by an NHS therapist, but the doctor has offered my Sertraline as well - but to be taken for a minimum of 6 months.
I'm not sure what to do. My father had a 'bad reaction' to anti-depressants 15 years ago and ended up having a nervous breakdown, this was followed by a manic episode 2 years later, and has now been diagnosed with having bipolar.
It was quite traumatic seeing my dad go through those things, so now I have a terrible fear of developing bipolar. I have sometimes thought that my extreme anxiety, ocd and intrusive thoughts could be a symptom of bipolar as well.
I have also read online that people with anxiety should be wary of anti-depressants as they can kick start bipolar in those that are predisposed. My doctor said this is quite rare anyway.
I've ridden quite a bad wave of anxiety for 4 months now, and am struggling with worrying daily, getting quite irritable, panicking and feeling quite down with it all. My partner is seriously fed up with me.
Should I give the tablets a go or wait until I see the therapist? I'm extremely worried about taking them to be honest.
Thanks.