Hello...I new here

[laurajaneo]

Hi. Just writing a few words to introduce myself. My name is Laura and I am 32 years old. I recently moved from the UK to Spain and am in the process of registering myself as self employed in Spain. The process is causing me a lot of stress and worry. I'm trying to do everthing right but it's all a bit later than it should have been and the implications on my life and my partners life are going to way bigger than we anticipated. I am trying to keep things in persective but I fear losing everything and everybody I love because I wanted everything to be done correctly. I visited the Doctor and am on Lorazepam while I wait for the Citalopram to start working. It's keeping me calmer but am quite sleepy, probably as I'm taking a bit more to get me through the day as well as the night. Want it all to stop. The anxiety and paranoia are in danger of destoying everything...I'm scared!

[Literophile]

Hang in there, Laura.
First off, are you aware citalopram is a blood thinner? I wasn't when I started taking it and boy was I in for a surprise as I have a blood disorder already. Second, take a few deep breaths and remember that if they love you they will come back to you, even if they separate for a bit. I know that sounds cheesy, but it's true. Lorazepam is a good abortive medication for anxiety, so you're doing well already. And yes, it makes you woozy--I take it in emergencies. *hug* You can do it. Things will get better.

EDIT: Err... abortive means it will stop an anxiety attack in its tracks when you are already having one. Similar to the term preventative--abortive is just a more active medication.