Debilitating anxiety and depression.

[Megan2428]

Hello I am a 30 year old female living in the US. I have been on and off antidepressants since I was 17. I recently was doing ok on zoloft which I had been on for 2 years. I was working and getting along fine. I had a few panic attacks here and there but nothing I couldn't handle. I started a medication for my allergies called singular and it kinda threw things off balance: panic attacks increased agitation, crying, depression, etc. so we tried to up my zoloft- that didn't change anything hust gave me headaches.... so then we decided to stop singular and weak down zoloft and try and start lexapro. Well the weaning off zoloft was one of the most difficult things I've ever done in my life and I'm still dealing with it and I was never able to start the lexapro bc fear,anxiety, and depression consumed me. I have never had anxiety like this even before but starting the Zoloft. I now have been off zoloft for 6 weeks and it's been complete hell.... I have headaches- severe stomach issues- backaches- crippling anxiety- extreme sadness- and the list goes on. Idk what to do now! Any help or experience would be greatly appreciated.

[dmstodge]

I am truly sorry to hear that you have been struggling so much. Have you discussed any of this with your doctor? I know how hard it can be to function when you feel like you are spiraling out of control. It sounds like you were making some progress with the medication. Do you think you can call your doctor today to see if you can get a prescription for the Lexapro? I don't mean to pry or anything. I just know how crushing it can feel to be where you are and I am concerned. This disease makes you feel like you are alone or that something is wrong with you. I mean, it is hard when you see everyone else around you functioning, thriving, succeeding, and happy. How can you not feel that way? With that said, I think it would be a benefit for you to call your doctor. Because, believe me, you can fall deeper into that hole. You never know, the new medication could be just the thing. If that one doesn't work, try another and another until one does. It can seem daunting to make that step but it can also be the one step that can make all the difference in the world.

[Megan2428 in reply to dmstodge]

Thank you. I have the lexapro prescription I am just so scared to take it. Honestly though could it be worse than my current situation? Probably not. I think I'm going to start it tonight.

[dmstodge in reply to Megan2428]

Glad to hear you are going to try the meds. Don't be scared. Like you said, could it be worse than your current situation? Don't think about it, just do it. I do hope it works for you though.

[Megan2428 in reply to dmstodge]

Thank you!

[Kobojunkie]

Wait a second, you had something that worked for you and now you are being weaned off of it? By the way, why didn't your doctor throw in an anti-anxiety medication.to help deal with the anxiety and panic attacks you were having while on Zoloft?

with the med for allergies, i would have opted to change that one instead of changing the Zoloft. Rule #1 for me is never change what works,instead build around it.

Did your allergy doctor not check possible interaction before putting you on the particular allergy medication?