any success storys about this AD

[cathycrumble]

PLEASE!! I have just started Amitriptyline for my anxiety and depression I am on 50mg surley someone has taken it with positive results? I am begining to think I should have perservered with citalopram and the dreaded side effects. The only prob was they worked for me after 3 months and stupidly came off after 6 months then went back on them but felt they werent working the same maybe I should have taken them longer.

Anyhow I need to know if Amitriptyline will help me?

Cathy xx

[nomorepanic]

Well I was told recently that they don't really use it as an antidepressant now and it is used more for pain reflief!

[cathycrumble]

So would you say it's not a good one then? I find it's drying my nose up and feel very dry.

Cathy xx

[pinkdove]

cathy i have pm'd you x

[nomorepanic]

All anti depressants are going to give you some side effects Cathy which is why I won't take them.

Have you been put forward for any CBT help?

[cathycrumble]

Yes i have seen a junior type theropist who asseses me then I go on to the main man lol but i have to go back on a flaming waiting list it's just a pain all this waiting and messing

Cathy xx

[nomorepanic]

You can try some self help as well - have you read any books?

[cathycrumble]

I have just realized I did buy CBT for dummies but I was scared to read it how silly is that but I will have a read of it I have had it about 6 months

Cathy xx

[nomorepanic]

Claire Weekes is very good and her books are very helpful

[cathycrumble]

Yes I have them as I had postnatal depression with my son who is 29 now lol and I got her book then and she saved me but i find it hard to folow now I think I panic too much.

Cathy xx