Getting worse before getting better

[Willsdog]

Hi all. I started suffering anxiety in August. I went to me GP and was put on an AD. After a few weeks I started to feel "normal". I have been on my AD (a Tricyclic) for 8 weeks now. I am starting to feel anxious again and a little depressed. My doctor says this is a sign the medication is working and that sometimes you will feel worse before you feel better. I am just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience.  

[Sparkles183]

Hi   Willsdog's

I am on week 6 of my ad for anxiety and depression and I feel the same way sometimes I have ok days but most of the time I feel Blah and depressed , My GP thinks it is ok and I was told that sometimes you feel worse until the med reaches it therapeutic level’s.

But if you feel like you can’t handle it anymore please go back to your GP and talk about it.

I know if I am still feeling this way in a few weeks I am going to make  an appointment to visit my GP again.

I hope things get better for you soon and you start to feel a positive effect of your medication.

Sparkles

[Willsdog]

Thanks Sparkles. I just thought they would be working by now but I guess everyone is different. Hope you improve soon. Cheers.