Had my first anxiety attack

[whydoiwanttobealone]

I am new to this site and found while searching for help. I have suffered from chronic depression since 2011 when i began treatment for stage 3 breast cancer. I started taking Pristiq for the depression and has helped until lately. The depression is not much worse but my anxiety has escalated. I do not understand why this is happening or where to go for help. I welcome suggestions based on experience.

[Unclebuck455]

1st and foremost, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! I understand wanting to be alone as that's what I do most of the time. But I'm working on it. Who is prescribing your meds? Are/Can you see a therapist or psychiatrist? I finally found a great therapist with whom I have formed a tight bond and can share openly. I didn't believe it in the beginning but I feel one of the most important things you can do is talk. I have way too many things I could say but I would wear my thumbs down to little nubs! But if you want someone to talk with, just send me a message.

[whydoiwanttobealone in reply to Unclebuck455]

I agree about talking but have not found the right therapist. I will keep searching. Thanks!

[Want2BHappy3]

Sorry about your having breast cancer, I lost an aunt from that😖. Having anxiety and depression on top of that. I can't imagine? I hope you find some help on this site? It's helped where I can vent and not get Judged. I've had anxiety off and on for about 36 years... didn't know what I had until about 5 years ago? It had gotten so bad that I had stopped eating and lost about 50 pounds in a couple of months. Had to retire from my job early and heavily in debt. I go to therapy and take medication which was trial and error. I'm now using Mirtazapine and a new therapist. Haven't had anxiety like I use to, but still get anxious. My eating is back to normal and I can focus better when I get anxious to where I don't get full blown anxiety. I wish you the Best with your health. Keep writing 🙃