What else can I do?

[robbief24]

I've been suffering for probably a year now and finally went to my GP in October. I was given Sertraline and now Duloxetine. Nothing seems to be working, if anything I am getting worse? I lost my job just before Xmas too. I continue to push my wife and kids to the limit as I don't seem to enjoy anything - I even stayed home alone on NYE whilst they went to a friends house. Can therapy work? I spoke to the local well being group and they have referred me for therapy, but told it could take months before I am seen. I have no friends to talk to, only wife, mum and dad. The only thing that keeps me going is that my football team is doing well, which makes me sound even sadder.

Any advice, recommendations?

[Dolphin14]

I would definitely get your name on the therapy list. It works for me.

Can you see your GP in the meantime to get some help?

[kitty7]

Hi: I've been taking Cymbalta for at least five months now and I feel a little better but it's not enough. Years ago, I was in another deep depression (going through a divorce) and the psychiatrist gave me Elavil (brand name) it took about a month but it worked well! Now that I'm older my doctor wanted blood tests and an EKG before I could take the drug. Today, I received the EKG and I did the blood tests last week so I can start the Elavil today. I know it has a lot of side effects but so does every other drug. I'm desperate since my son died in 2015 there is void in me that nothing can fill.

I hope the Cymbalta works for you, if not the doctor can adjust the dose or add another drug. Good Luck!

[Foxy07]

Why not try meditation, this will help to get your anxiety under control. It will take time but it will help if you believe in it, there are lots of free apps that give you guided meditation.

Good luck xx

[Debzteach]

I feel the exact same way and feel like I’m getting worse . I have no idea what to do?