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[chills1953]

Hi everyone. I am new here. I have lived with depression and anxiety all my life for as far back as I can remember. The first formal diagnosis of depression came in 1982. Beginning in 1984, I was medicated with Elavil, which became the first in a long line of anti-depressants that I tried. The only medication that worked was Prozac and even that stopped working after about 2 years. About 3 years ago I was diagnosed with Bi-polar II and began taking Latuda and began to respond to it. Now I am currently doing psychoanalysis 3 times per week in addition to the Latuda. My anxiety is being treated with Ativan. The anxiety is at times almost overwhelming and has been the cause of several trips to the ER when a panic attack was confused with a heart attack. Luckily, I was approved for Social Security Disability in 2014 and that has been enough to live on as I live with some very supportive friends. I'm looking forward to participating in this website and getting to meet new people and learn some new information that might help with this struggle.

[Agora1]

We welcome you chills1953. Thanks for sharing your journey with anxiety through the years in what works and what doesn't. You have found a safe, caring forum of men and women of all ages who share their ups and downs with mental health issues. We learn from each other as we share our own experiences. Keep an open mind as to what works for one may not for another. Knowledge and Acceptance of Anxiety keeps us on top of the situation. Our goal being anxiety free and in control of our lives once more. Looking forward to see you on the forum xx

[Dubba61]

Hiya Chills, your story a bit similar to mine as i was first diagnosed 1984 with anxiety and depression. I've had various Meds over the years and as you say, they only seen to work for a couple of year's. Theres no quick cure or fast answers it seems. Just finding ways to cope. I only joined here a few days ago. Lots of people on here have similar story. So at least we're not alone. 😊

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I've tried latuda for depression and anxiety and it didn't seem to be very effective for me. I take ativan for anxiety and find it somewhat effective but it makes me drowsy at work. I tried xanax xr but didn't find it to be as effective

[Needhelp44]

Hi, I have been on Prozac and numerous various meds over the years. Is there something I can help you with?