Hey everyone! I’ve been meaning to write this post for the past couple of days but things have got in the way. I wanted to talk about my recent trip to the doctors. I decided to go because I feel like my meds aren’t really working. My talking therapies therapist suggested reviewing my meds with a doctor.
I find the whole process of making an appointment really stressful. Luckily my lovely mum called and got me an appointment with my regular GP and drove me to the doctors.
I always get really anxious when sitting in the waiting room at the doctors, I don’t really know why I do, but I can’t control it.
My mum came with me into the appointment. I find this useful because then if I forget to mention something she can remind me to say it. I recommend going into an appointment with someone who understands what you’re going through as it can be useful for both memory and confidence.
I explained to my doctor that I felt that my meds weren’t working. I am extremely lucky with this GP. After taking to a couple of doctors that didn’t really understand how to help and talk to someone suffering with a mental health problem, it was such a relief to find this GP. Over the past year she has really listened to me and tried to help me through my depression and anxiety. Even if it takes a while, try to find a GP who listens because they are out there and when you find them they are incredibly helpful and understanding.
I have been on the antidepressant Citalopram for almost a year. Although I’ve felt that it has helped reduce anxiety at times, it’s never really helped my low mood. My GP has kept me on my mood stabiliser (quetiapine 100mg) but had changed my antidepressant. Instead of Citalopram I am now taking Sertraline (50mg). My GP has warned me that for the first week or so my moods and emotions may be quite low whilst my body adjusts to the new medication.
I have taken Sertraline for five days now. The first couple of days I didn’t feel any different really, however the last couple of days I have been quite low. Now I’m not sure whether that’s to do with my meds or other factors as I have had a stressful week as my family (and me) are moving house, so I’ve had to say goodbyes and empty the house I’ve lived in all my life. I’m bound to feel sad about this. However I’ve felt quite dangerously low but I’m hoping once we’ve moved and settled my mood will improve, especially as the Sertraline should have more of an affect by then.
I will update you all soon on my progress with Sertraline. Bye for now!! xxxx
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