Getting hard to breathe
Hard to believe in anything at all
…….But fear
I was prescribed olanzapine to help with my anxiety before Christmas. Its used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia which I dont think I have and the doctor never mentioned this at the time or how long I would need them. The problem is that they make me very sleepy. In fact I woke up a couple of times past midday. Almost too effective for insomnia then. I did not really see any other improvements with my anxiety and as I have had to get up early for several appointments I dont take them every day. However I think not taking them for a few days has triggered side effects similar to withdrawal symptoms and would account for my anxiety being worse, feeling far more emotional, almost desperate at times. I see sadness in almost everything at the moment. I read that some people get over this after 2 weeks but with some it could take years so its not a pleasant prospect. My last mental health assessment was cancelled and I have not been given another one yet so I dont know what to do. Become maybe dependant on olanzapine or try to stop entirely and hope the mood swings go away.
Death by Shyness 