Post by christy3001 on Jan 11, 2021 1:48:10 GMT
Hi. Im Christy. Am 35 but most people think am in my 20's cause of my interests and style (late development?).
Anyway, been treated for anxiety & depression for last couple of years. Been out of work during this time having not managed to keep a job well before and suffered major burnout from trying too hard and ptsd from bullying (my cv kid you not has 32 jobs listed on it!!). I got exasperated with my gp minimising my issues when talking to cmht, sent a note pouring my heart out and been seen, diagnosed and popped on pills relatively quickly since. So quickly that I think Im overwhelmed and feel like I only half know what Im supposed to know at this stage. ๐
I live with my folks who I rent a room from. They help basically keep a roof over me and food. Not so good on other forms of support, prolly caused alot of my anxiety issues, often trigger my panic attacks dispite knowing (mum has anger issues). So are not supportive emotionally. Not sure what support really even looks like for this kind of thing. Am pretty isolated with only web friends.
Feeling a bit lost and clueless while am trying Concerta 18mg for the first time this week. I think I understand alot about the physical stuff about the medicine and chemical interactions, but not sure what Im supposed to monitor to see if the medicine is improving things.
Am probably asking the wrong questions but dont have anyone to bounce what an going through off of. They said to call if I have q's but I not sure what I should be asking. I always have a tonne of q's about everything. ๐ Just dont know which are appropriate or useful to ask.(Big part of my symptoms is poor executive organisation).
Any guidance on this and what sort of support I should be expecting would help tremendously!!
Anyway, been treated for anxiety & depression for last couple of years. Been out of work during this time having not managed to keep a job well before and suffered major burnout from trying too hard and ptsd from bullying (my cv kid you not has 32 jobs listed on it!!). I got exasperated with my gp minimising my issues when talking to cmht, sent a note pouring my heart out and been seen, diagnosed and popped on pills relatively quickly since. So quickly that I think Im overwhelmed and feel like I only half know what Im supposed to know at this stage. ๐
I live with my folks who I rent a room from. They help basically keep a roof over me and food. Not so good on other forms of support, prolly caused alot of my anxiety issues, often trigger my panic attacks dispite knowing (mum has anger issues). So are not supportive emotionally. Not sure what support really even looks like for this kind of thing. Am pretty isolated with only web friends.
Feeling a bit lost and clueless while am trying Concerta 18mg for the first time this week. I think I understand alot about the physical stuff about the medicine and chemical interactions, but not sure what Im supposed to monitor to see if the medicine is improving things.
Am probably asking the wrong questions but dont have anyone to bounce what an going through off of. They said to call if I have q's but I not sure what I should be asking. I always have a tonne of q's about everything. ๐ Just dont know which are appropriate or useful to ask.(Big part of my symptoms is poor executive organisation).
Any guidance on this and what sort of support I should be expecting would help tremendously!!