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luciban Does increasing dose=worsening symptoms?
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I may have to increase my dose of SNRI medication due to a relapse of symptoms. I have had to do this in the past and experienced a worsening of symptoms for more than a week-sleeplessness, increased anxiety etc. This has made me very apprehensive du... View more

I may have to increase my dose of SNRI medication due to a relapse of symptoms. I have had to do this in the past and experienced a worsening of symptoms for more than a week-sleeplessness, increased anxiety etc. This has made me very apprehensive due to my past history but I want to feel better. Has anyone else experienced this?

Miss-Anne-Throwpy New medication
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Stepped forward one pace today. Survived the horrendous journey. Prescribed medication. Two doses per day. Last time I did meds was 2007 according to my Dr. It's a new one for me, as the one that saved me in 2007 is too expensive (non PBS). Reading t... View more

Stepped forward one pace today. Survived the horrendous journey. Prescribed medication. Two doses per day. Last time I did meds was 2007 according to my Dr. It's a new one for me, as the one that saved me in 2007 is too expensive (non PBS). Reading the details, this one sounds familiar but I am pretty certain I've never taken it before. Maybe it's just well known or mainstream. I'm sitting herethough terrified of taking it. I have undiagnosed but definite, mild paranoia about the weirdest things. Oh, I will take it, but the irony after all that frustrating, exhausting and so mental effort to get help and here I am... baulking. I start psychology soon I must remember to mention this stuff. Anyways, medication prescribed. Eat an elephant. Yay me.

SomeGuy2015 Doctor not believing me
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Hi all, just wondering if anyone else has had this / what did they do. About a year ago I went to the doctors as I was vomiting in my mouth/everywhere and diarrhea all the time. He asked lots of questions about my diet and such but I hadn't eaten or ... View more

Hi all, just wondering if anyone else has had this / what did they do. About a year ago I went to the doctors as I was vomiting in my mouth/everywhere and diarrhea all the time. He asked lots of questions about my diet and such but I hadn't eaten or done anything different. The only thing that was different was that I was under a lot of stress at the time and I asked if it may be anxiety. He pretty much said no, like he thought I was wasting his time or something and wouldn't give me a doctors cert. for having part of the day off work. Things have been fine since then but lately some stressful things have been happening and I'm starting to get anxious again, even about going out to meet friends. This has led to vomiting / diarrhea again and makes it difficult to go out. I'm now worried about going back to any doctor (def. not going back to the first guy) as they may not believe me.

vicman new medication
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Hi to everybody, I’m new to this forum and I’d like some advice from those who may have been on medication for awhile then changed to, or added a new medication. I have been taking medication for about 10 years now and I find sleep difficult. I was g... View more

Hi to everybody, I’m new to this forum and I’d like some advice from those who may have been on medication for awhile then changed to, or added a new medication. I have been taking medication for about 10 years now and I find sleep difficult. I was getting to sleep easy enough but staying asleep was impossible. I’d wake 3 - 4 times a night and eventually get up at around 5AM after about 6 hours of broken sleep. My doctor has put me on a second type of medication (now I take two types) to help with my sleep; it has helped as now as I get 7 hours of sleep a night but I feel lethargic for much of the next day. Has anybody have any advice as to how long this may last?

Charlie_zam Physical symptoms
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Hi just after some info never realised that maybe I have depression / anxiety but doing the tests and my family history I have but what about joint pain , stomach pain , wheezy breath, feelings of loss of control, fast heart beat, my doctor did presc... View more

Hi just after some info never realised that maybe I have depression / anxiety but doing the tests and my family history I have but what about joint pain , stomach pain , wheezy breath, feelings of loss of control, fast heart beat, my doctor did prescribe medication but had some side effects so not taking at the moment, any one have any similar experiences

luciban Relapse on medication
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I have been taking a medication for anxiety and depression for 12 weeks and have felt absolutely fantastic for the last 5-6 weeks, my "normal" self and enjoying life. I worked night shift this week twice and had minimal sleep, woke up feeling very lo... View more

I have been taking a medication for anxiety and depression for 12 weeks and have felt absolutely fantastic for the last 5-6 weeks, my "normal" self and enjoying life. I worked night shift this week twice and had minimal sleep, woke up feeling very low, emotional and anxious. Saw my Doctor who prescribed something for sleep on a short term basis, but I am still feeling low with mild anxiety. The mood seems to be worse than the anxiety. Is this an indication that I need to have the dose of medication I am taking increased? I am in a high pressure job and need to have very good concentration. I am on the second lowest dose at present.

fastgirl_36 Medication
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I have just been given some medication to deal with my depression. It is said 'it gets worse before it gets better' is this true? How do i know what Im taking is right for me?

I have just been given some medication to deal with my depression. It is said 'it gets worse before it gets better' is this true? How do i know what Im taking is right for me?

Incertus Finally seeking help
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Hi everyone. I am male and 25 years old. I um undiagnosed but I am undoubtedly depressed or suffering some pretty full on anxiety issues. I am finally seeking help tomorrow. This comes after more than ten years of suffering and denial. I'm a bit nerv... View more

Hi everyone. I am male and 25 years old. I um undiagnosed but I am undoubtedly depressed or suffering some pretty full on anxiety issues. I am finally seeking help tomorrow. This comes after more than ten years of suffering and denial. I'm a bit nervous because I have no idea what to expect but if I don't do something soon I feel that I will never be able to finish my studies at uni. I receive study allowance from Centrelink because I have been unable to find work to support myself. When this semester comes to an end, I will be over the allowed time to receive study allowance, but I am only just half-way through my degree largely due to my psychological state. Centrelink staff told me that I can apply for more time to finish but I don't trust them because they are always telling me stuff that turns out to be untrue and then everything goes south leading to very stressful situations. I plan on going to see a student counsellor. Does anyone know what I should expect from this? Am I likely to get help with my situation (delayed graduation due to multiple failed units)? Should I see even see a counsellor first or should I maybe see my GP first?

Teagsyjm Feels like another SSRI failure
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Hey guys!Throughout my struggle I have been on two different SSRI's, which also didn't have a successful outcome. A few weeks ago I was prescribe another SSRI, although it gave me restless legs. I have now come off it I am reaching out to see others ... View more

Hey guys!Throughout my struggle I have been on two different SSRI's, which also didn't have a successful outcome. A few weeks ago I was prescribe another SSRI, although it gave me restless legs. I have now come off it I am reaching out to see others experiences with SSRI's and if it's common that if I try another SSRI , will it not work for me because it's an SSRI and they haven't worked for me previously?Does it mean, I have to stray totally away from SSRI's and maybe try SNRI's? Thankyou!!!

Benb New to anxiety (work stress) need help on alternatives to taking medication
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Hi all I had a melt down at work and have not be back, I have seen my GP and work doctor had told me I have anxiety and work stress, I do feel a lot better and will be going back to work next week, the only to still in my mind is the doctor is wantin... View more

Hi all I had a melt down at work and have not be back, I have seen my GP and work doctor had told me I have anxiety and work stress, I do feel a lot better and will be going back to work next week, the only to still in my mind is the doctor is wanting the put me on mediation, I do not want to go on mediation worried about side effects and get stuck on them, looking for alternatives to mediation, thank all

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