Happening All Over Again

[arcenciel]

Hi, everyone. This is my first post here. I'm going through a bout of depression with a lot of anxiety, after about 8 years of remission. I just want to put it out there, that's all. The anxious thoughts stress me out so much that I don't know what to do. My psychiatrist has me switching from citalopram 40 mg to trintellix 5 mg, and then 10. Plus .5 mg clonazepam at bedtime. My sleep has gotten better, but I still go through anxious periods during the day, which also make me depressed. I just want to say that it feels like such a long, frightening road. Thank you for reading.

[Hidden]

Hi

I’m sorry to hear this ...

It is such a disappointment when we have big steps back 😞 I’ve recently taken a dip too and such an awful feeling. Subconsciously I know, I’ve got through it before and I can do it again, but it’s so exhausting...

Hope it helps being here, knowing you are not alone.

Welcome to you 🌻🌼🌻🌼🌻 x

[arcenciel in reply to Hidden]

Thank you very much. It's helpful to know that others are going through the same thing.

[Hidden in reply to arcenciel]

🌷🌼🌷🌼🌷🌼 hoping you feel better soon xx

[CazO46]

Hi, sorry you are having a hard time especially after a long time of feeling ok. I hope that you might have the confidence to know that you have battled through before and you can do it again. You have the resources within to get through this and we are all here to help. Take care X

[Mustang99]

First, I’m so sorry you are going through this. It is awful. I relate to you as well. My days are filled with hopelessness and some anxiety. I try to stop and tell myself, “get through this moment and then the next one.” I truly hope the new meds take effect soon. I am also on new meds and just waiting. Somehow, we’ll all get through this.

[arcenciel]

Thank you all for your words of support. It's a godsend to have found a community like this online, where you can pour out your fears and anxieties. And you can also help and support others. I woke up today feeling quite a bit better. It may have been the best night's sleep I've had in over a month, so maybe that helps. I think that sleeping well is so important to helping maintain your mental balance.