I have written a bit on this forum before about how I am dealing with some kind of unknown chronic illness for the last two years and how it is taking a big toll on my life. (I am still seeking diagnosis ...its just been a long road.)
Meanwhile, two weeks ago my GP put me on an SSRI to help me cope with anxiety and depression. My belief is that my mental state is being caused by my physical ailments...dealing with them for two years with no relief or diagnosis does a number on your mind. However, I am beginning to believe that my doctors think my physical problems are a result of anxiety/depression. Not interested in a "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" Argument with the docs, I took the pills...desperate for relief!
So I have taken them for one week so far. Too early I think to tell if they are going to really help me. The start up has been a real roller coaster of side effects though...I have been almost non functional this week.
Anyway - my husband is not exactly thrilled that I am taking these Meds. He doesn't believe I need them, refuses to see that I was suffering from anxiety / depression (to be fair, I tend not to share that stuff with anyone). He thinks that the Meds are going to change me and make me a different person. Its hard to do this knowing he is not supportive. He's also worried about the listed sexual side effects. Like I said, I think its too early to tell what's going to happen. The only thing I have felt so far is more numb than usual. None of the emotional peaks and valleys...just kind of flatline. I realized it when at work, hearing a sad story I would typically offer sympathy for, I had no reaction...more like Meh, who cares.
So, I am just curious to know how others handled it in their marraige. Do you think it helped you or your spouse? Did it change them/you?
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Meanwhile, two weeks ago my GP put me on an SSRI to help me cope with anxiety and depression. My belief is that my mental state is being caused by my physical ailments...dealing with them for two years with no relief or diagnosis does a number on your mind. However, I am beginning to believe that my doctors think my physical problems are a result of anxiety/depression. Not interested in a "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" Argument with the docs, I took the pills...desperate for relief!
So I have taken them for one week so far. Too early I think to tell if they are going to really help me. The start up has been a real roller coaster of side effects though...I have been almost non functional this week.
Anyway - my husband is not exactly thrilled that I am taking these Meds. He doesn't believe I need them, refuses to see that I was suffering from anxiety / depression (to be fair, I tend not to share that stuff with anyone). He thinks that the Meds are going to change me and make me a different person. Its hard to do this knowing he is not supportive. He's also worried about the listed sexual side effects. Like I said, I think its too early to tell what's going to happen. The only thing I have felt so far is more numb than usual. None of the emotional peaks and valleys...just kind of flatline. I realized it when at work, hearing a sad story I would typically offer sympathy for, I had no reaction...more like Meh, who cares.
So, I am just curious to know how others handled it in their marraige. Do you think it helped you or your spouse? Did it change them/you?
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