Loneliness *SU Trigger*

[OldMike]

Just saying hi and letting you all know I'm doing a bit better. Hopefully normal service will resume shortly

That's good to know, glad you popped in to give us an update

[Flo]

A belated Hi from me. Glad things are looking up for you.

[Strugglingmum]

Psychiatry appointment today. Today's Dr was lovely. She didn't make me feel rushed and she listened. I'm starting a new AD so will see how that goes. She says it is also good for anxiety and for PTSD which I also suffer from so maybe this one will work better for me. I do feel like I've had enough today but with a house full of stressed teens and sick hubby I'm feeling very overwhelmed and pressured to stay as up as possible but I actually want to hide in bed.

[OldMike]

[Jaquaia]

That sounds pretty positive on the whole! What are they trying you on lovely? The others may be stressed or ill but you need to look after you too

[Mira]

I agree with Jaquaia, I am glad to hear how you are doing. And you are giving it your best. Thats so clear. But take it easy. Take care of yourself too.

[Strugglingmum]

That sounds pretty positive on the whole! What are they trying you on lovely? The others may be stressed or ill but you need to look after you too

We are trying Setraline this time. I was on fluoxetine (which is in the same group) right back at the very beginning and it didn't really work but a lot has changed since then. Back then the depression was the worst condition but now my PTSD is the most troubling which then exaggerates the depression. I am trying to be positive about it and have stopped researching it online and reading the side effects! She did say my anxiety could definitely increase in first few days but hopefully my quetiapine will keep that under control.

[Suzi]

It's definitely worth a go lovely.... Remember it will take several weeks to get into your system.

[Strugglingmum]

Started my new AD today. No nausea so far which I was dreading but do feel quite tired. But maybe that's just in my head. I went and laid down but I didnt sleep. My head is at full pace over thinking it all.
On a plus, today is nice and sunny here. I turned over the veg patch, which I had given a hard digging a couple of weeks ago. Turnip, carrot and cauliflower planted. It's been 2 years since I planted anything so just doing a few of our favourites for now. I have 2 other patches so if I feel very motivated I will dig those over and do the usual potatoes and onions in a few weeks. Content to have something in the ground anyway

[Strugglingmum]

Wow. Really enjoyed that wee school on BGT. Wish I had a teacher like that at school
Was chewing a toffee and pulled out half a tooth. Grrrr I hate having to go to the dentist.
Think they are going to have to extract the rest.