Warning signs

I can usually tell these days when my anxiety is getting worse. I tend to withdraw from the world, stop going outside (even to play with the kids or hang the washing), avoid seeing friends or even responding to messages, and I just done gave the motivation to do even the most basic things like wash a few dishes. Last year I left some towels on the line for 3 months because for a week it kept raining and after that I just couldn't be bothered going out to the clothes line. I just gave up on them and started drying clothes inside on the clothes horse.

A few weeks ago I deleted the Facebook app off my phone and now I hardly check FB. It was good at first because I had been spending too much time on my phone. Now some of my friends have noticed my absence and sent me messages to see I'm ok and I just can't be bothered responding. If I respond with positivity then it's a lie, but I can't be bothered talking to them about what's going on with me.

All which is a sign that I'm struggling. Which is disappointing because I had noticed an improvement since started Zoloft two weeks ago but now I'm not feeling so great


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Hello Ladycakes: I'm sorry you are struggling. Yes, I know the feeling. Actually I'm pretty-much solitary at this point. I have no friends, in real life, to respond to. This is my 2nd time here on PC. A few months back I just got tired of everything. I deleted my membership here, my YouTube channel, my e-mail account, everything! Periodically I think about doing it again!

Two weeks isn't very long to have been on an antidepressant. I do think that there is, typically, kind-of a bump that one gets when one first starts one. Then things settle back down & it can take a while before you really know for certain how it's going to work for you. At least this has been my experience in the past. It may take a few more weeks before you know for sure how Zoloft is going to work for you over the long haul.

Thanks for your response! Seems it might be common to want to withdraw socially when things get a bit tough. I expected it to take a month or so before noticing a difference with the Zoloft, I guess I just had a false sense of optimism after a good few days. Well anyways, seeing as I recognised the signs of withdrawal I made a point to respond to my friends messages and someone came over for the day. She suggested we pack the kids up and go for a walk which was great, got me out of the house.

I like to isolate for a day or possibly two. That can be good self care. Depression causes us to want to isolate all the time and not live a full life.

It is up to you to decide how you will spend your time. Maybe a half hour a day would keep you in mind of your friends but not take up your day.

Also if Zoloft is not keeping you stable, this is a big yellow flag. Tell your pdoc. Maybe he needs to adjust your meds.

It's possible the Zoloft hasn't quite taken full effect yet as its only just been two weeks. I'm hoping so, anyway, as I'm breastfeeding so there's not a lot of safe meds I can take. Will find out shortly when I see the doc!

hope it works for you!

(and congrats on the baby as well!)

how old?

Thankyou! She is 3 months old now, I also have a 2.5 year old so life is pretty busy atm. Two very good reasons to stay on top of my mental health, they need their mum to be in top performance mode (which I am not right now!)

you should certainly make the most of it, they don't stay young forever.

i'm sure they love you no matter what happens though, i bet you're a good mom (and that's coming from someone who does not know you)

you must be a good mom.. looking after 2 children but still struggling with your MH

Thankyou, that is really lovely (and on Mother's Day, too!). My babies do love me like crazy, I absolutely dote on them. Thankyou again