Just started meds and not coping well.

[UPTOYOU]

Hi everyone,

I have come on here to ask other people their experience of starting an anti depressant. I had acute anxiety come on very suddenly around 6 weeks ago after not one but two near

death experiences within a month. 

I have just been prescribed antidepressants and also have some anxiolytic for when needed. 

The first day of taking the antidepressant) I had extreme hot flushes and

severe anxiety (after a anxiolytic the anxiety subsided). The second day I woke up feeling very upset but as the day went on I felt much better to the point of feeling pretty good in the evening. I didn't get to sleep until around 3am this morning and woke up around seven very distressed and anxious. I had trouble convincing myself I was real!! Took a anxiolytic which (thank god) put me back to sleep for a few hours and I woke up much calmer. 

My doctor said if its causing me distress I should stop taking up but how much is too much? I really want to get better but as I have never had any type of anxiety before I don't really know what to expect.

I know its only the 3rd day now but I am just looking for some advice on how to tell if I need to switch to a different pill. 

Thanks everyone

[Chloekat84]

Hi UPTOYOU I recently started a new medication and I got the same symptoms. Extreme anxiety and depression and hot and cold flushes and uncontrollable shakin and nausea. Im starting to feel better as each day goes but it also makes a difference how many mg the medication is as if u start and its too high u can get these extreme side effects which is what happened to me so now im on a lower dose and get less side effects. Im also weaning off my old medication so taking two at once atm. So if ur feeling really unwell go back to ur doc and he may put u on a lower dose and u can slowly work ur way up as and if u need it. Hope this info helps. Take care x

[white knight]

Hi UPY,  welcome here

All I can say is that depending on so many factors its often the case that medication takes several weeks to work its best. This can be enduring.

Eventually the correct medication and the mix of relaxation, therapy and progressive muscle tensioning exercises all helped, just as important really. After several years my anxiety dropped to almost non existent.

So take heart. You are on the right track. The big picture is important