Hi all,
I've been off work for 3 months after suffering from a breakdown of some sort...i suffer from extreme anxiety and regular panic attacks. I seem to have developed all manner of compulsions including self injury and as soon as i start to feel better something always trips me up. I've managed to come of the lorazapam (7.5mg/d) but still take citalopram, quetiapine and pregabalin.
Feel like I've lost myself somewhere in the darkness and would like to hear from anyone who's going through or has been through this just to give me some perspective!
thanks
burying your head only makes you feel as brilliant as an ostrich
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to NMP I'm glad that you have found us. There are no easy answers to unlocking the reasons why you have had a breakdown. I guess a combination of medication and therapy will help you along the road to recovery. Are you seeing a psychiatrist or cpn? These people are best placed to advise you on what sort of treatment you should be having. It might be a combination of CBT and some sort of talking therapy. If you have no-one to talk to write your thoughts and feelings down. It will make it easier when you go to see a health professional. When I was first ill I was advised to do some relaxation every day. A cd is best. Some gentle exercise (walking is good) and doing something that you used to enjoy even if you don't feel like it. Posting on here is good because there is usually someone who has gone through the same experience as you. EJ.
