New Antidepressant

[ZyGirl_DogLvr3]

I know it can be 'normal' to get some side effects when starting a new AD, but these are the most concerning to me:

*Frequent mood changes during the day - sad, depressed, anxious, happy - It keeps cycling all day long. 😞

*Intense Hot flushes throughout the day (even when it's not too hot) - My temperature rises

*I get shaky, panicky and very scared

*Dissociation when afraid/overwhelmed and I 'freeze' and 'zone out.'

With this particular med  it may take up to 3 weeks to start taking effect. Is there anything in particular that you guys recommend I do or not do during my 'transition' period? I can't see my psychiatrist for a couple of months because he's away so that's not an option. 😕

Thanks very much for the support here! 😄 ❤️

[ZyGirl_DogLvr3]

pipsy said:

Hi ZyGirl_DogLvr<3. With coping with severe depression, coupled with adjusting to AD's, plus the isolation from your psychiatrist the anxiety would be pretty overwhelming. There are a couple of options open to you. You could make an appt with your G.P and ask him about the side-effects, or, if he is not available, you could have a chat with your pharmacist. Most pharmacists have a basic knowledge about AD's and the various side-effects. I feel if you try to persevere, feeling as you do, fear of the continuing side-effects could make you decide to stop taking them and this would add to your anxiety. Geoff's comment about the 2 month lapse till you see your psych is also a real concern.

Lynda

Hello Lynda. As I said to Mark, I have told my Pharmacist about my concerns and will wait it out for another week. I won't stop taking the new med until told otherwise (I have learnt not to do that). 😛

And as I mentioned to Geoff, I will continue to work on bringing the appointment forward.

Thanks for your input. 🙂

[MarkJT]

ZyGirl_DogLvr<3, that is very comforting to hear that you have already sought out advice and received it.

Hopefully the side effects are less now and the meds are settling in.

Mark.