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[NatureLover]

Hi @BlueBay , thanks! How are you doing? 

[NatureLover]

Thinking of you, @Lilly6 ...sending warm wishes for healing and steady improvement.

[Lilly6]

Thank you @NatureLover  I am tired. I don't think my meds are working as I am having very dark thoughts unfortunately. 

[NatureLover]

Oh gosh, @Lilly6 ...how long is it now that you've been on them? Maybe they are still to kick in fully? I am really sorry to hear about your dark thoughts... When is your next psych appointment? 

[Lilly6]

Hi @NatureLover  I think it's been about 3 weeks now so should have kicked in. I felt quite calm and stable until yesterday and then steadily declining. Last night I was actually considering options to act on thoughts which hasn't happened for a while. Today I feel tired and numb. 
I think my next therapist appointment is Wednesday. 
I hope you are well and coping with lockdown. 

[NatureLover]

I think some meds can take up to 6 weeks to kick in fully, @Lilly6 ...I'm hoping that's the case with yours. I'm definitely hoping for some improvement, it's not good that your thoughts have been declining since yesterday and becoming darker and stronger... I really hope it's just a quick thing and they come back up. 

I'm glad your next therapist appointment is soon... 

I'm coping OK with the lockdown so far, thanks. 

[Lilly6]

Thanks @NatureLover  up to 6 weeks?? 😬 I don't think I can last that long. 
Glad you're coping with the lockdown

[NatureLover]

Yes, I always thought it was 2 weeks, but since joining the forums I've learnt differently. 6 weeks seems to be the time frame. You'te half-way there, @Lilly6  and there is hope for more improvement...

[Lilly6]

@NatureLover  I don't think I can last another 3 weeks if things don't improve. Having pancakes so hopefully that might help

[NatureLover]

Pancakes always help 🙂

We are here to help you through it, @Lilly6 , and hopefully things will start to improve more for you...