Feeling mentally/physically unwell

[Guest_093]

I am feeling overwhelmed yet again, not getting a good night's rest, this morning wanted a bathroom stop @ 1.40am made it there, came out got a drink of water, sat down had a ciggie, got up to go back to bed, went sideways physically ended up on floor & grazed my elbow on brick wall and have a sore hip from this, layed there 4 a min & thought this is'nt right, slowly got up on knees & hands & literally staggered down the hallway swaying from side 2 side bumping the walls, made it 2 end of hall 2 turn into bedroom misjudged bedroom doorway headbutted the door frame & ended up on the floor yet again making so much noise from 1st fall down hallway 2 next misadventure but still no-one woke up, again lying on floor thinking I wish I could blame having a few drinks in me 2 cause this but have had 1 rum/coke 3 weeks ago and no drinking since then. Finally crashed into bed and went straight to sleep. I recall since being on nu meds that I have being bumping into things a lot, not sleeping well, feeling drowsy and fatiqued. My mind is not working @ 100% or I feel like it is not. My husband is very worried about me and agrees that I am not physically/mentally well + my boss knows that I have depression and anxiety she is also worried about me as well, she has spoken 2 me and says she is worried about me as a friend, do I trust that statement or am I being naive, I know she gossips with other staff (or I hear these things in my head) she has told me eye 2 eye stuff about the other staff @ work. So much so much so much!!!!!

[blondguy]

Hi Spitfire1

Good on you for having the strength to post your thread topic! You have been involved in the forums for a while now and its really good to see you again....no matter where you post 🙂

Out of respect I have been on AD's for 23 years and am okay with it as they provide us with a solid platform on which we can heal when used in conjunction with a GP/psych/mental health worker etc

I am sorry that you have been less than steady on your feet though....I know we cant mention specific meds...yet can I ask you why your doc changed your meds? ....or did you request a change?

How long have you been having the awful anxiety and depression?

Its only from my experience Spitfire1....Frequent counseling/therapy can work wonders.....It can be a pain as it takes a huge amount of determination and commitment..

I hear you about bosses as they can go either way...yet your boss was understanding.....My ex boss just came out and said..."well...if you have anxiety you need help....and we dont have people with panic attacks in senior levels" Oh joy!

Your well being and recovery is paramount Spitfire1...all other considerations are secondary...Do you have a good GP that has a strong mental health focus?

Please excuse the questions Spitfire1.....just trying to help provide better support 🙂

my kind thoughts always

Paul

[MsPurple]

Hi Spitfire

I can understand why both you and your husband are worried about both your physical and mental health. It can be scary when you feel so rotten and you feel like you don't have control of your body. I recently trialed a new medication. It didn't cause any long term issues, but I felt fatigued, light headed and like I had a hang over for two weeks. I found it helped a little with my sleep but overall it made me feel terrible all the time. With discussion with my doctor we decided not continue on that medication. It is important to discuss openly side affects and benefits with your doctor. If benefits doesn't outweigh side effects then in my opinion it isn't worth it.

Like Tony suggested I see a psychologist regularly. I found it really helpful for my anxiety and depression. I see her every month, sometimes more or a little less. She has helped me reduce my anxiety greatly.

I know how stressful it can be to start a new medication and to have bad side effects. But I found being open with my doctor we came up with a solution and we got it sorted pretty quickly

[Guest_093]

hi Paul I have found the forum & beyond blue outstanding in support, love & knowledge I have nothing but praise for all of you here!! I have had depression for so long now that it is just a part of me that belongs, I think back and probably the first time I had a episode would have been when I was 17 or 18 years old & now I am @ the ripe old age of 58 years young, so it has been a very long time though back then I did not realise or understand what I was going through & through the many years since have silently suffered and have sought help every now & then but as you said counselling does take committment and determination which I never seem to follow through with allways forgetting strategies, practising and just how could I explain what's happened probably living like in a lost world and not doing anything about it I find it very hard to explain myself here??? I do have a very supporting and loving husband who in fact has his problems to deal with but he is there for me but I do not really want to trouble him with my own worries, but again he is there for me through thick and thin!!!!About 6 months ago saw my GP & requested a change of anti-depressants as well as anti-physocit meds but I believe now I am having a adverse effect with 1 of the meds hence the falling down and wobbly state & yesterday made an app. with her to have a chat about what has happened general consult, seriously I do not know if she has a strong mental health focus I will find out on app. day & will probably drag Barry along to consultation as well although I am little worried with him there as he is very hot headed at times and I spoke to him about this morn re: drs. app he would like to go along if I want him to & said that he will become angry if how she speaks and results of the drs. app, & that is why you do not poke the bear lol. I will @ app. asked to be referred to a counsellor. I need help Paul I have accepted this once again I am involved with mental health e-program that is not the same as person to person contact I did have a few sessions with a physocolist @ the local hospital but that was not a ongoing option. As for anxiety this has only happened in the last few years so it is a relatively new issue for me but when counselled will bring it up?? My boss does understand how I feel & not really sure how to approach being unwell with her so again I guess just sticking my head in the sand & thinking no-one will take any notice of me!!! So time will tell Cathy

[Guest_093]

Admin I have mentioned meds but not name plse delete if not allowed

hey I have chatted to Dr.Jane about a few side affects from whatever drug I am on, all she said is she has not heard of any side affect like this but when I am physically unwell that is the time to see her again and discuss it so totally agree with you on this matter, I do have a app. with her on Thurs first thing as her timeframes are getting shorter in that I mean she works less hours now. Above response is I do not know if she has a strong mental health focus I asked for a change of meds a couple of months ago to help me sleep & to help with depression but now I have the unwell side of things so generally speaking falling and being unstable on my feet could be any reason so will talk to her on Thur & see what happens??? And ask for a referral to a counsellor. I did not take a pill last night & feel a lot steadier on feet I am tired today but not drowsy & had a bathroom stop earlier in morn, made it back to bed ok. I know this way not taking a pill is not the right way but I rather take a half every 2nd night till I see Dr.Jane than have a falling incident like the other night and hitting my head or seriously injuring myself, it is something I do not want to happen!!! Thankyou for the advice, today is a total spend the time with hubby and relax so will post later on with my dr. results Happy days everyone. Cathy

[StevoP]

Different sort of thing to put here on this sort of post but desperate to find something about this honestly- Have a lot of anger atm and I think most of it is justified, well all of it considering the situation Im in. But people constantly tell me to "not have any", like that just doesnt work. I mean Im just a man of a young age 23 years old, who is just trying to find his place with study, other things like that. Home life well thats a different story but theres some online blogging there happening though anyway can anyone help?