How are you feeling today?

[Buttercup]

Oh Daddy have you considered being a TA or PPA cover. both are in school without the stress and might give you the confidence to go back to teaching.

Xxx

[Stacey]

Thank you. Am coming off it so doubt it would have the same effect but I think it is the Citalopram which is making me feel weird. I still can't sit still xx

[Ohdaddy]

Oh Daddy have you considered being a TA or PPA cover. both are in school without the stress and might give you the confidence to go back to teaching.

Xxx

Yes I've just applied for a TA job, 20 hours a week, but competition is fierce and I am worried that the school would see me as over qualified and unlikely to stay. That's the pessimist speaking  $%$.  With the adult teaching jobs I'm told I have no experience but I am qualified. How do I get the experience that's the thing?

There's always something to worry about - do you find that?

[MrsR]

not feeling great today.... and not sure these meds are working.. now they are settling down again, I am all over the place this week...

[Wallow]

MrsR which meds are you taking? I have increased my venlafaxine from 150mg to 225mg & have been feeling rubbish ever since. I dont really feel safe leaving the house & nearly freaked out in tescos earlier coz a baby was crying & it was like i couldnt hear anything else. i feel as though the world is closing in on me. How are you feeling this afternoon?

[Catbrian]

Hi guys

Comparing my mood with recent months, then I'm feeling quite good today, but a little stressed over what the future "recovery" will bring.

Stacey.... I used to take my Citalopram just before bedtime, you don't notice the side effects just as much.  If you're feeling they're too much, have you tried only taking half a pill for a few days or split the pill into two doses.  Tolerance builds quite quickly with most AD's

Daddy....I reckon you're wise to wait until you move before looking into serious work.  You'll have enough to deal with, eh.

Wallow I also get like that if I'm stressed in Supermarkets.  The beeping tills crowd in on me, nothing else exists.  I resist the urge to curl up in a ball under the till

[Buttercup]

Oh Daddy, In the school I work in, there are quite a few qualified teachers working as a TA, Schools see it as a huge positive so fingers crossed for you  =+-   I used this route to get back into teaching.

Yes I find that there is always something to worry about.

[Bubblemama]

Feeling a little all over the place today. Happy one minute, sad the next. It is my beloved nan's birthday today. She died 13 years ago but I am really missing her this year. Everything I do, touch or see reminds me of her. Today has made me realise that I am so very lucky to have amazing people in my life and I am going to cherish every single moment with them. RIP nan, I love you very much xxxxxxxxxxx

[Stacey]

I am having a panic attack in the middle of the office. My mind is all over the place and I can't keep my hands and feet still

Cat, thank you for your suggestions. I might try taking it before bed.

Xxx

[Catbrian]

Stacey....do your legs feel tight and restless?  It could be you're suffering partly 'Restless legs Syndrome'.  I also suffered badly from my meds, until I got used to them.  It might be worth trying Citalopram just before bed.  I'm sure you'll feel better in the daytime.

Keep us posted.  Good luck

[Stacey]

They do indeed. It's really hard to control them and just sit still. I have been taking it around 6pm each evening. I think tomorrow I will give that a whirl. I'll try anything that helps that. Thanks Catb xx

[Catbrian]

My depression is going through a particularly good phase at the moment, best in a very long time.

[Stacey]

Am glad to hear it :) xx

[TUrep]

Fed up today. After a few days when things seemed a bit better at work, over the weekend I've developed a twitchy thumb and constant pins and needles in the left hand. I don't know if it's stress-related, or connected to my diabetes (although my sugar level has been fine), or RSI. I'm worried about it. I called the doctor who has asked me to go for a blood test tomorrow.

[Sweetpea]

Feel for you TUrep, hope blood tests put your mind at ease.

 %^% for all that might need them today.

S x x x x