PND Support Thread

[bumpsmum]

morning everyone,

quick question, im on fluoxitine 20mg (prozac) in my secind week and today cant stop trembling my hands in particular I feel really anxious as I NEED to leave the house today (prescriptons to pick up and get weighed at ww not been in 2 weeks if I dont go ill need to rejoin) Matthew also needs some fresh air and a change of scene, a friend is of work today im hoping I can do something with her and not be on my own..... Anyway the question - am I rattling because im anxious or poss just side effect from meds as I have never had this before? x

 

[Beausmummy]

Hi
I was on citelopram (Sp) and was shaky too. I know how hard it is to leave the house and you have to really psyche yourself up. Its so hard. I can relate to everyones feelings on here and hope we feel better soon as I feel were being robbed of the most precious times in our babies lives with worry and guilt. xxx

 

[kmh2009]

having a bad day.lots of tears. dont want to carry on

 

[asacia]

kmh, would talking about things help? What is making you feel bad? What sort of things sometimes help you feel better?

 

[Beausmummy]

The bad days are horrible cry if you need to an don't feel guilty. I promise it gets better. Have you seen a doctor or the health visitor? It really helped me. As does getting out even for a 10 min walk. There is nothing worse I really feel for you.

 

[kmh2009]

kmh, would talking about things help? What is making you feel bad? What sort of things sometimes help you feel better?

dont know.sorry

 

[kmh2009]

im on 40 mg fluoxetine and have told hv not to come for 2 weeks as i was feeling ok. just wish i could go to sleep and not wake up again now. want to cut, want to drink

 

[Beausmummy]

Hi
Don't do it. I know its really hard but do anything but that. Do you have anyone with you? Can you have a break for an hour from the baby and do something for you. I understand you feel cutting yourself will ease the emotional pain but its not the answer. Just keep fighting this horrible illness any way you can taking an hour at a time. Then go back to the Dr and change meds and call health visitor. You are not alone. If this is treated properly you won't feel this way honest x

 

[jenny_wren]

when do the meds kick in!!

i keep going up and down like a fucking rollercoaster
i hate this soooooooooo much!!



one day i feel like a machine the next i want to throw
emily out the window and others im fine!

i hate waking up and not knowing how im going
to be for the rest of the day i feel sorry for my oh
as well he's getting dragged into all this rubbish!



these pills are making everything 100 times worse
ahhhhh having a baby's supposed to be an amazing
time in people lives so why cant i enjoy it! i know i'll
never get these times back with emily and i just cant
seem to fall in love with my own child

sorry rambling!! ​

 

[asacia]

Who prescribe the tabs Jenny? Was it a GP? Do they know your full history? If you do have something like bipolar, they need to be careful with medications. Have you thought about keeping a mood chart? Twice a day, rate your mood on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 is incredibly low, 5 is ok, 10 is ecstatically happy). After a week, take it to your GP.

 

[moomin_troll]

kmh u have my msn if u wana chat x

 

[jenny_wren]

Who prescribe the tabs Jenny? Was it a GP? Do they know your full history? If you do have something like bipolar, they need to be careful with medications. Have you thought about keeping a mood chart? Twice a day, rate your mood on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 is incredibly low, 5 is ok, 10 is ecstatically happy). After a week, take it to your GP.

yea they know all about it and yea it was my gp who prescribed the pills for me ... he said he thinks citalopram is the best one for me to be on but he'll consider changing it if i have no luck on any of the doses ... and i always tell the doc if i've had awful days of good ones so he gets the gist of what's going on ive got another appointment with him in a few weeks so we'll see what he says then im just trying to give the meds a fair go even if i hate them lol xx​

 

[kmh2009]

give up.cant do this anymore

 

[asacia]

give up.cant do this anymore

Whats up?

Are you on medication atm? When did you last see your GP?

 

[kmh2009]

just wondering if anyones about?

 

[asacia]

I am, what's up? How are you feeling today? Have you spoken to someone about how you feel?

I know this is hard, but you can get through it.

 

[bumpsmum]

kirsty im around until about mid day if you fancy a blether x x

 

[asacia]

I really need to work out how to stick to taking medication. I've given in and I've started taking anti-depressants. I've had so many tries with medication before, that I worry it won't work, so I find it hard to make the effort to go to GP and Pharmacy. I really need to commit to it this time. Seroxat, Citalopram, Lofepramine, Venlafaxine, Cymbalta, Prochlorperazine, Quetiapine, Diazepam, Propanaolol and imipramine. It is getting to be quite a stupidly long list. Why does nothing work for me?!

 

[bumpsmum]

oh hun can you not explain your situation and try and see if a GP can arrange a home visit? also get someone to help you sort out a repeat prescription service so the pharmacy collect it and fill it, some ones even deliver?? I cant imagine how you must be feeling taking so many meds must be horrible im only on 20mg Fluoxetine and I have to work myself up to taking that I used to put it off and was lunchtime before I took it, now I try not to think about it and take it before I even get out of bed!

You should feel positive that you have explained how your feeling and that by starting anti-depressants these might help. What about councelling do you think this may help - sometimes Dr's etc too quick to prescribe. Do you have a mental health team you could chat with? x

 

[asacia]

I need to see the Pyschiatrist, but her secretary is off sick so I can't get an appointmemt. No one else can make an appointment which is silly! I'm just taking one thing at the momemt but I really eed to take it properly. I will do it right this tine. I#m on the waiting list for therapy, should be 6 months or so.