So scared.... - Anxiety Message Board

MellyUK20 · 05-26-2004, 10:36 AM

Hi everyone, I'm new here.
I've been swapped from effexor (venlafaxine) to Zispin (mirtazapine)...I've only been on it 2 weeks but don't feel any better yet. In fact I feel worse

I tried to tell my doctor this today but he said I must persevere as it is early days. I have terrible anxiety and depression and sometimes feel I am going crazy-this scares me so much.

The anxiety is the worst part, I can't sit still, can't lie down to relax. I don't know what to do. My whole body feels horrible, dizziness, body aches and I keep thinking I am dying.

The doctor said u usually feel worse before u feel better on meds, I just can't take this anymore. My whole life feels "dreamy" and unreal at the moment, does anyone else feel this way?

I'm so very scared.

Melly

spungy · 05-26-2004, 11:30 AM

Your not alone hun
This is the hardest thing i've ever gone through too.
All I can say is exept it...don't fight it..it will pass with time.
Your nerves need time to heal. The best advice I can give is..If you cant sit still then don't...do something..when I feel my worst..I put on music and dance
the adrenalin away.If you don't like to dance..then walk or exercise.
I haven't even been back on meds for two weeks yet..so I am far from better.
I went to work with my boyfriend on monday...had no anxiety all day..didn't have time to think about it...now I am at home..it's bad all over again.
The more I think about it the worse it it.
I feel for you cause I understand how horrible it feels,these boards are a great help..cause you will learn that you are not alone in this.
My other advice is if you drink coffee...stop now!!..Coffee is poison to people like us.
Take care...hope you get better soon
Spungy

MellyUK20 · 05-26-2004, 11:44 AM

Hi Spungy...where are u from?
What meds have u been put on? Maybe u would like a "penfriend" to talk to? I'm looking for a friend right now, I get so scared and feel so isolated. It's nice to know someone else knows how I feel

spungy · 05-26-2004, 11:59 AM

Hi melly
I'm from B.C Canada..I guesse you live in the UK?
There seem to be alot of people from out there on this board.
I would love to be your friend hun..I'm pretty isolated here..I have to stay home with my kids most of the time and I still havent met many people as I have socail Anxiety.I guesse thats part of my problem..I alway feel out of place when i'm in groups of people..but yet I love to be socail. I'm here almost every day..so if you ever want to chat..I'll listen.I totally understand.
Spungy...my real name is Sunya

MellyUK20 · 05-26-2004, 12:03 PM

Hey Sunya! I do live in the UK and am in pretty much the same social situation as u, I stay at home with my daughter who is one today

It's been a hellish day but I survived!!
My email address is [ removed ] drop me a line sometime...I too feel weird in social situations, I always feel "different".

Hope u r ok!
Melly