That sounds like a really, really positive appointment.
If you are off sick, it means you are off sick - not incarcerated. To get well you need to go out, you need to socialise and you need to follow the suggestions of your care team....
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That sounds like a really, really positive appointment.
If you are off sick, it means you are off sick - not incarcerated. To get well you need to go out, you need to socialise and you need to follow the suggestions of your care team....
Yes he's been in the same situation when he was describing how he felt at the time I sat there thinking this guy understands as the way he was feeling was almost the same.
Looking forward to seeing him again just a bit worried we'll clash over the mirtazapine.
Spoke to a few people on twitter last night after watching the nadiya anxiety documentary and was recommended the following book by Paul David At Last a Life so I've ordered that hopefully I have the patience to stick with it.
There’s no need to clash over the mirt, there may be alternatives. Actually, I was just writing the DWD Facebook post for Sunday and it is about comparing the different ADs so have a look at this from Mind, it might give you ideas to talk to him about
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-.../#.XN3R_orTWf0
I absolutely agree with Paula. He seems so positive for you and that he actually listens. There are so many options, but at the end of the day he can't make you take them if you don't want to.....
I couldn't agree more with suzi. Part of getting better includes going out and facing the world and doing the things you want to do...little by little, or as much as you can deal with. If you happen to be seen out by work colleagues or bosses and are questioned, then simply tell them you're out and about so that you can go back to work as soon as possible. My guess is though that they'll try and be as understanding as possible. Let's face it, who in their right mind would want to be at home feeling lousy? It certainly isn't because they have B all else to do is it? Where I live MIND have their own cafe and drop in sessions to accommodate everyone. It might be worth it to 'drop in' on one of them and make new friends.
Thought I'd post an update.
I finally had enough of the side effects duloxitine was causing me so I spent 2 weeks at 30mg down from 60mg and then went cold turkey...
After going back to the doctor's for my appointment he's now put me on venlafaxine 75mg and he's hoping they don't cause me side effects,tbh I'm at the point now where I'm starting to think I'll be better off on no medication but I was willing to give these ago. I've currently been taking them for almost 2 weeks and apart from feeling really tired I'm still suffering with side effects Mainly sweating.
The doctor mentioned if these didn't work he's referring me to a CMHT.
I’ve been on venlafaxine (375 mg) for years. for me, yes if I miss or am late with a dose I feel awful (withdrawal is the worst of all ADs I’ve tried), but otherwise the side effects were minimal after the first few weeks
I found out my sister's on it as well.
The doctor said it could take over 2 weeks for the duloxitine to be out the system worst case 2 months....
Main problem is I'd like to go out without having to worry about my t-shirt getting soaked from sweating mainly my back area,which only started right back when I was on serotonin.
Doctor told me to take it in the morning as it tends to give people an energy boost and I'd struggle to sleep on it,although my sister takes it twice a day morning and night??
My husband is now on Venlafaxine - again he had tiredness, but much less side effects than with any of the others. It's actually been a complete game changer for him and for all of us.
There are 2 types of venlafaxine, a "normal" one and an extended release one. The "normal" one is 2 tablets
Right I've been on Venlafaxine for about 6 weeks now.
I feel like my mood has improved quite a bit I went out for a meal last week with friends that's the first time I've been out socially in almost 18 months!
I'm still getting hot sweats, it feels like my body temperature is off that's the only side effect I'm still getting and it's still a big one Dr said venlafaxine shouldn't cause sweating although when you look online it's one of the side effects?
Go back and talk to them, but if that's the only negative can you live with it?
I’m so chuffed you’re starting to feel the benefits :). Thing with side effects is they often reduce with time but talk to your doctor if you’re really struggling. It may be there’s something that could help
The thing is I hate it, it makes me way more anxious.
Was helping my sister take down a wall today with my 65 year old dad and I was literally dripping where as my dad hasn't even broke into a sweat it's really embarrassing.
Thing is the mental health practitioner said it's quite common with anti depressants and if I was to come off them he couldn't help me anymore.
Plus I've already been on 4 different anti depressants and they all caused me to sweat a lot which makes me not want to go out
I've had that problem. It lasted ages for me I'm afraid. It was embarrassing as I teach crafts in a school once a week and by the time I was finished I would be very wet. The way I got over it, was to mention it to people before I started. Most are very understanding. I told them it was a side effect of my meds and they completely understood.
Try this and see what reaction you get. I'm sure like me you'll only find understanding.
I'm hoping I can cope with it at work but it's in public where I struggle even walking the dog it's weird as when I'm doing weights it's nowhere near as bad in the garage.
Dreading the weather this week as it's going to be scorching
Could it be anxiety related then? Rather than a side effect of the ad?
I have it as part of one of my medical conditions - I just tell people that I have a broken thermostat. I've recently bought something called neat 3B Face saver gel which is meant to help. I've not really had chance to try it out properly yet, but it does seem to help..
6 weeks and it's still not fully in your system - that can take up to 8 weeks. Do go and talk to your GP again if this is continuing. They might be able to suggest something?
Thing is I've been complaining about the side effect maybe a month or 2 after I first started to take the tabs all I got was it's just a common side effect.
I feel good ATM but I'm not going to continue to just put up with it I'll mention it again when I see the doc a week Friday I can guarantee he'll say it could be the duloxitine working its way out my system.
The thing I didn't like is him saying venlafaxine won't cause sweating when it's listed as a common side effect.
Its tricky I think I need some medication to help with my mood but not at the cost of feeling even more anxious and embarrassed.
If you don’t agree with the doctor, perhaps it’s worth seeing another one in the practice
I've seen 1 doctor and then he referred me to a mental health practitioner who's worked with mind etc he's the one who's witched my meds to venlafaxine he said there's loads we can try but I'm beginning to think what's the point as everyone so far has caused this side effect.
It is like my internal body temperature has been raised since taking meds
Definitely talk to them. I know I had to decide whether I wanted to live with pain or the meds side effects..... I chose to deal with the crappy side effects...
Had a rough night last night ive woke up feeling sick and seem to be worrying and i cant quite work out why.
Had a good day yesterday managed to go out with friends for lunch and had a good afternoon and then this evening i started to worry and feel sick.
I'm due to see the doctor soon and that's been on my mind as to what i want to do as i leaning towards coming off the tabs as the side effects are just to much to handle
Remind me again what meds you’ve tried?
What side effects are you dealing with?
That's a symptom I have with one of my conditions so I do understand how things can be - but if it's helping your mood then is it not worth persevering?
I know that seems a lot of meds but unfortunately it’s often the case that it takes multiple attempts to get it right. There are a lot of alternative meds available, any chance I could convince you to persevere?
Thing is I'm due to go back to work a week Monday and I'm really worried about the side effects.
I'm quite active exercise alot and since I've been on these tabs the slightest bit sets me off walking the dog etc so I'm really worried about work where it's physical,I can see myself panicking
I started taking CBD oil over a month ago so hoping maybe that'll help I'm currently sat here now feeling sick and panicking most likely about work even though I've been fine it seems to be the closer it gets the worse I do.
Thing is I knew it's going to take a while for the meds to come out of my system,I'll speak to the doctor about where I go from here
There are extra strong anti perspirants on the market - I had a similar problem years ago and they helped for me at the time. I used Perspirex but there are loads of others
What meds have you tried - and for how long? Why did you stop each one?
Sertraline 50mg Upped due to not feeling anything Noticed sweating getting a lot worse
Sertraline 100mg Again stopped due to it feeling like it wasn't working (2-3 months)
Mirtazapine 15mg 1 month stopped due to really bad side effects (electric shock sensations,sluggish,dizzy spells,sweating)
Duciltia 30mg Stopped due to upping meds
Duloxetine 60mg I was on this the longest No other side effects apart from sweating a lot
May 2019
Duloxetine 30mg Reduced dosage to switch to another drug 4 weeks
June 2019
Venlafaxine This is what ive been on since June
What meds were upped causing you to stopping those?
As it takes 6 - 8 weeks for each AD to fully get into your system and then the same time for each meds change and again to leave your system it does stand to reason that you do still have the duloxetine getting out of your system as well as the venlafexine getting into your system...
Personally, I was never on any of my ADs for less than 6 months before the doctor and I decided to try something else .....