Am I as bad as I think I am or is this kinda normal?

[~breeze~]

I'm booked in to see the Dr tomorrow morning at 11am

[*Belle*]

Hi

I just want to send you huge hugs, I have been there myself in those feelings, I think is great you recognise them and are seeing a GP. How did you go at the Dr?

Are you on the medicare mental health plan? if you arent it would be great to join it through your GP if you wish to see a psychologist just to chat you can claim most of it back through medicare then, its really helpful.
I great tip I received that really helped me to feel like getting up and getting through my day was to plan one thing the night before for the next day, just one thing for you, little or big doesnt matter, and try and do it for yourself gives you something to look forward to. Also walking and music changes your thought patterns to help get out of the spiral too.

I hope you went well at the Drs, just came in to see how you were doing.

[~breeze~]

I went well at the Drs. I got my script & have taken my first tablet today. The Dr said if I haven't noticed a good change within 2 weeks to go back & he'll either up the dosage or change the brand.

Belle- thanks for the advice I've got a councillor organised already. I get it free throught the Vietnam Vets. I just have to take the time to organise a session....

[Turkish Delight]

I went well at the Drs. I got my script & have taken my first tablet today. The Dr said if I haven't noticed a good change within 2 weeks to go back & he'll either up the dosage or change the brand.

Within 2 weeks? It takes about 2-3 weeks to kick in and you'll start to feel the effects within 4 weeks.

2 weeks is pretty early. Give it some time.

Keep us posted!

[*Belle*]

How you feeling today mate? depends on what meds he put you on and how it goes in your body when u start to feel affects I guess. I took Zoloft and it affected me too much in one week but persisted with it for 6months, not the drug for me. Im on Ciprimil now and it only took 2 weeks to make me feel better.

Hope today was brighter for you xxx

[mrsmac]

Hope you are starting to feel a bit better, you sounded exactly like I did when Dd2 was a baby and I found the anti ds helped enormously. You have been through a huge upheaval lately so its very normal to be feeling like this, good on you for going to get help.

[~breeze~]

Hi girls. I've been feeling a bit better today, I said to my older sister it may be because now I just feel a bit numb about the whole situation with my sister. I've accepted now that I have no-one here, I'm on my own totally.
I guess I'm feeling a little positive knowing that I'm now on the meds & will hopefully be feeling alot better soon. Whereas before I didnt know what I was heading for.....

I'm going to the big BB meetup in Brisbane tomorrow so that will no doubt lift my spirits & my girlfriend is coming with me then coming home to hang out overnight

Thanks for all your support