Posted by daizy on February 26, 2003, at 9:15:00
In reply to here it is, posted by crazychickuk on February 25, 2003, at 15:15:51
You sound like you are in the exact same situation as I was a few months ago. Getting no help, too scared to go to the doctors, and feeling very bad. It will pass.
I am social phobic at the moment, Very isolated and dont see my friends, this really doesnt help, so I urge you to stay in contact with friends, even if you cant go out, Let them come and visit you. I once swithched all the lights off and locked all the doors in my house when I knew people were coming round to see me because I was so scared. this really doesnt help.
Did you stop the trazodone with the advise of your doctor? One thing may be that you are stopping the meds too early. Most AD's take anywhwere from four weeks to six weeks to start working properly, there is no instant cure. They may make you feel sleepy at first, your system needs time to get used to them. Im not sure what type of med Trazodone is, is it a TCA? There are many different types, that arent so sedating, and if taken before you sleep, should help you sleep better also. You shouldnt be scared, they may be the ones that work for you, as you say SSRI dont.
I dont think you should worry too much about the seratonin thing, who knows how much or how little, I dont think even the doctors do! I think that if you arent getting any help from your doctor, depending on what part of the country you are in?? You should try and find out if there is a help centre near you. If you feel this bad, then you need to get help. Unfortunately nothing is going to work instantly though, you have to know that. Have you also tried therapy? It can help. But you can find out about help in you area through helplines like NHS direct or Samaritans.
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