This is my 2nd week on them. Ive had pretty much ALL the side effects though so Im not gonna rule out things changing just yet. I think 50 is just what they start you on? I have a follow up next week but i dunno what to expect from a higher dose.
No I’m the opposite. Clutter gives me anxiety. If something is out of place I can’t settle unless I move it or throw it away. Both are symptoms of OCD!
I would keep trying if you weren't involved in whatever happened. Your friend might be embarassed and feeling pretty bad about themselves. I've always appreciated it when my friends have made the effort for me even though I know it's not always that easy.
I looked up Mirtazapine, and it looks like it can take 4-6 weeks to work. So you may find things change a bit in the next few weeks as you adjust? https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/mirtazapine/
Really? that's surprising as there's agencies for all professions and very high level jobs now. What about applying for anything that will cover the bills etc just to get out then?
Just read this, hope it went well .I have booked my first appointment with a counsellor today.
For almost a year I have been crying whenever I'm alone but not wanting to reach out as I don't feel I have any real problems to warrant such sadness. Hoping this is the start of something good.
Any advice on preparing for my first session would be appreciated
I don’t really have anyone I know personally I could talk too. I did try my uni’s counselling service but I just didn’t click with the counsellor, although it did feel good to get some things off my chest. I still live at home and don’t want my parents to find out so am not sure how to go about getting help from my GP. I have considered going to the doctor about a different issue so I guess I could say it’s about that. Whenever I drink it’s never the intention to get this drunk and end feeling so low but it often ends up that way. I don’t tend to drink more than once a fortnight anyway so I’ve never thought of it as an issue but it does seem to be what’s hampering my ability to move away from self harm so I am definitely going to try and move away from it.
Oh I see. And I’ve been taking my meds since May, but it took them about a month to kick in so my previous period was okay. Thank youNah it’s fine. They’re young and entitled to share and be happy about these things. I’m just old and grumpy and over it all because I was there once and know it doesn’t always last. It’s not fair of me to spoil their thunder. I was just having a moan! It doesn’t actually really bother me greatly.
Re the period thing, it is possible. A lot of things can disturb your hormonal equilibrium. How long have you been on them? I’m sure they’ll settle down.
I’ve never had that but it sounds annoying. I was thinking about things that help with anxiety, your post reminded me about the physical symptoms of it. It’s worth speaking to your doctor about it (if you’ve not already, sorry this is so obvious). I used to take Propranolol which helps with the physical effects of anxiety. Keeping my fingers crossed you, I know it’s a nightmare but it can get better x
I think you've already got the answer BPD + the depression is exhausting.
Butt in any time. I’m glad you’ve found something that helps.
I'm originally from London, but live in the EU. My mother is afraid that the UK will be on the banned list of countries again because of the rising numbers of covid, so I won't be able to visit.
One never knows these days
Thank you so much for clearing things up for me and sorry for the shout out.
