Don't enjoy things I use to???

[janedoe1969]

Hi everyone.  I just don't know what's wrong with me.  I have one worry after another.  When one worry goes away, I replace it with another.  I worried so much over my eyes in March that I put myself in a permanent anxiety state to where I have this nervousness about me plus a racing heartbeat everyday.  I just felt anxious and almost scared.  I lost my appetite completely.  I went to the doctor and she put me on Buspar, 10mg, 2X daily.  This is my 5th day of using it.  The nervousness is starting to go away.  I should be fine right??  NO!   Now, I just don't seem to look forward to anything.  The one big thing that REALLY REALLY bothers me is I use to love my 'free time'.  Meaning, when the kids and husband were away from the house, I'd get this peaceful, calm, feeling to me to where I'd just relax and enjoy the time alone.  Now, I almost can't stand to be alone------it brings on that nervousness again.  It almost makes me cry to think that calm feeling has been taken away from me.  I just can't explain it either.  Has anyone been like this before and did you get back to your normal self?  Coworkers have said to try Zoloft or something else.  

[eronski]

One thing us anxious people tend to do is see things in black and white.  Just cause you feel this way now doesn't mean you will feel this way forever.  This will pass.  I am the same way with having the house to myself - it is precious!  I really enjoy it now, though there have been times, when I was having anxiety that I hated to be alone - then it passed.

You have only been on the meds for 5 days and it took me a good 15-30 days before the worst side effects wore off.  One of them was severe agitation, sounds like that's what you have, that should go away.  You have to commit to a month before you will know what this med can do for you.  Just tell yourself - As Long As It's Temporary, I Can Handle Anything!

I began taking Zoloft over three months ago and I like it.  I wasn't depressed just struggling with anxiety.  The anxiety is mostly gone but there is a few minor side effects.  It can be rough going in the beginning.  The first couple weeks were difficult and I didn't sleep well for over a month but now that is gone.  Some people say it's not the best for Anxiety but it helped me and some others I know quite well.  It may be worth a try in the future.  Remember nothings for forever, you will get through this stage.

Pamper yourself, appreciate the changes in your body with this medication.  Know that if it doesn't work you have tons of other options.  I hope you will feel better soon, take care.  Erin

[marilee176]

I feel this same way, last night i was ready for a mental hospital.  I am not taking any meds at this time but feel i cant go on this way, dr wants to put me on celexa.  Please let me know if something works for you.  I feel your pain.

[Jerzeegal]

Have there been any major changes in your life recently?  How about the kids? What are their ages?  As my kids got older and what they needed from me changed I had a bit of a difficult time adjusting to my changing role.  When they were young I too looked forward to my alone time. As they got older and spent more time with friends and pursuing their own interests my alone time was "lonely"  

It took me awhile to sort thru what I was feeling and why and eventually I started to enjoy my alone time again and started doing the things I liked to do once again.

You could talk to your doc about the different medications but you also might want to consider some talk therapy to help sort thru why you are feeling the way you do. :-)

Jerz