Way is so hard to deal with anxiety and depression ?..

[Bela64]

Having another horrible day with this not ending anxiety e depression,,, i have been taking this medication for 15 days and it feels like I’m getting worse ..I’m taking Escitalopram 5mg every morning... I tried somany different medication and I always give it my best shot normally about 8 weeks but nothing improved ...infact I think it makes it worse 😡specially with the anxious depression that I suffer from ... this is my list ... Paxil 8 weeks ... sertraline 7weeks ....duloxetine 9 weeks..... citalopram 5 weeks ..... amitriptyline 5 months... and now Escitalopram 5mg for the past 2weeks just hoping and praying that this one is the one 🤞🏻🙏🏼..the question is way those medication make me worse? I feel so lost 😢 is anybody have this problem with medication? I like to hear from you please , thank you for takiing time to reed another one of my sad not end mental health issues 😢

[Hidden]

Hi, yes I have been on a dozen different medications at least with no success, even went back and tried them again, and I too felt like some of them made it worse, but it's hard to say if that's what is causing it to get worse or not, but I get scared that if it is not the medication making it worse, if I stop it that it will REALLY get worse. If you've fail a few medications you have treatment resistant depression, which I definitely have. Right now I am taking 200mg Wellbutrin and I went from crying all day nearly every day to only a few crying spells a month, but I really didn't feel better, just not crying as often. An occasional cry feels good to get out when you've been numb for along time, but not crying all the time. Anyways, it's back full force. I'm trying to stay optimistic that something is going to help eventually, and I don't mean just medication wise, I'll take any relief besides illicit drugs and/or alchohol. It's tempting though. But yeah I have had trouble too.

[Bela64 in reply to Hidden]

Yes I know what you mean,, I tried everything from therapy to natural remedies and nothing helps..now I’m praying and hoping that this medication I’m taking will help me even if it takes a little longer ,,just have to keep positive 🤞hope that soon we both will find peace and happiness that we truly deserve.. this illness sucks 😔

[Agora1]

Hi Bela, Finding relief is really a trial and error process. What works for one, might

not for another. With that said, I am also on Lexapro which has been a great drug for me.

5 mg is the lowest dose you can be on. 15 days is not enough time to see any improvement.

Talk with your prescribing doctor and let him know how you are doing. He may want to

increase your dosage which then, you'll have to tack on some additional time to reach full

efficacy in your brain. Along with waiting for the medication to work, are you in therapy?

Are you using any other methods to help in lowering your Anxiety/Depression? Everything

works together. Keep us updated on your progress and most of all, Don't lose Hope xx

[Bela64 in reply to Agora1]

Hi agora yes I’m having therapy once a week and I also try to meditate and do breathing technique when possible..but I find it very hard to do anything... I know 15 days is not long enough for the medication to kick in .. I will keep praying and hoping that soon I will find my old self again🙏🏽 If you don’t mind me asking how long are you taking Escitalopram for ? Did you felt worse before you got better? Is there any natural supplement I can take with it to help a little? Sorry for asking so many questions I just feel so lost 😔 thank you

[Agora1 in reply to Bela64]

Hi Bela, actually have been on Lexapro for 7 years now.

I got off my benzos and just take Lexapro . I started on it

in the hospital and was given it with lunch as they said it

works better with food. I've never wavered from that

schedule. You have to expect it to take time before you start

feeling better. After all it is changing the chemistry of our brain.

Follow your doctor's orders and give it time. Wish you well xx

[bonkers65]

I have tried a lot of different antidepressants and never got any relief either. In fact they made my anxiety worst. I think I have Treatment Resistant Depression.

[Bela64 in reply to bonkers65]

Guessing that I might have that 2 ...I’m getting tired of trying all this medication and I think it doesn’t help worrying about the medication if is going to work or not!??another added worry to the anxiety and depression 😔let’s hope and pray that we find the answer soon 🤞

[pandaeyes1 in reply to Bela64]

I feel what you’re going through. It takes so long to try and see if anything changes, and it’s hard not to be discouraged. My psychiatrist has been mentioning TMS to supplement. Not sure how I feel about that, but maybe it’s something you can consider if you’re interested?

[Depresseddoglover]

I have also tried many medications - paxil, anafranil, duloxetine, seroquel, lithium, welbutrin, and now I'm trying fluoxetine. I have also done CBT and DBT. I believe I have treatment resistant depression and I would like to try Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. It's very difficult to live like this. You have my understanding, empathy and love.

[Bela64 in reply to Depresseddoglover]

I agree is not fun living like this ,but we need to be strong and keep on praying that very soon we will find the answers for our prayers and start to live life in full again ,I’m so tired of trying all this medication 😔hugs on the way to you 💫

[susanjo613]

I have also been having difficulties finding the right meds to help because it was like the regimen I had been on for over 10 years just stopped working. It is frustrating because it is a trial and error process. I ended up having to go on SSDI because I wasn’t able to function at work. Now I finally have my head above water and you will too. I also worried about new meds not working. Be kind to yourself ( I am like the pot calling the kettle black on this one) and be patient. You are stronger than you realize and eventually some combination of meds will get your head above water. I didn’t think it was possible but now I know that it is possible. Please keep me informed of how you are doing and make sure you contact your health professional regularly. Keep a daily journal about how you are feeling every day because it’s hard to remember. Wishing nothing but the best for you!!!!!

[Bela64 in reply to susanjo613]

Hi susanjo I’m glad to hear the you are in good place now ..and hopefully very soon I will be there also... and thank you so much for telling me you story .. it has given me so much hope .i will let you know how I’m getting on with my new trial..🤞🏻. it has been only 16 days is a bit too soon to judge it I think... all the best wishes for you to.. 💫

[coffeelover1]

Hang in there, you aren't alone... I'm 40 & have struggled with major anxiety which when goes un-checked can lead to terrifying depression. Currently, tapering off 200mg Zoloft after being on it for @ 7 years. Have made it down to 75mg - but the taper has been long...my Dr. wants me to try to double my current dose of wellbutrin (150mg ) once I get down to 50mg of Zoloft. We'll see, hoping it helps. Medication is tricky - everyone reacts differently so you may try giving it more time - 3/6 months before losing faith. I wish you the best.

[Bela64 in reply to coffeelover1]

Thank you I think you are Wright..but is not me who stop taking it ,is my doctor think if is not helping just a little bit between 6 to 8 weeks the chances are they not going to work .. the problems I have is actually they make me worse as I get to 5 weeks taking it ... very strange I know! I wish ,there was a magical pill aut there for us💫hope you medication works for you ,and good luck on you tapering.. wish you well.

[Hidden]

I didn't feel like I had a breakthrough with my depression for a long time. I am on citalopram 40mg a day and abilify 4mg a day, and still had some depression, but when my doctor put me on mirtazapine 15mg at bedtime, my depression subsided, got less troublesome, and I slept better at night, too.

[Bela64 in reply to Hidden]

Glad you found a comb to help you a little..is nothing worse than depression and anxiety 😔wish you even better soon 💫

[Soblu]

I have lived with depression for about 35 years. Ten years on Zoloft, hit rock bottom before I realized I needed to try something new. I am now on Cymbalta and 2mg Abilify. Also trying acupuncture, thearapy and I have a best friend that asks how I'm doing at least once a week. I'm not so deep in the hole but depression is always there trying to pull me under. I have realized it will never go away and that I will have to continue adjusting.

Right now I am stable and feels good compared to the dark and loneliness of depression. Keep trying your meds and find that one good someone you can talk to. I also think this site is great for the support. Writing about your feelings helps too. Take care of yourself.

[Bela64 in reply to Soblu]

It must been very hard for you to coupe with this horrible illness for so long. I’m so pleased that you have a good friend who cares about you ,that is the most precious thing in life to have someone there who can listen to you and understand you feelings ... I have a good friend who is always there for me ... how you getting on with Cymbalta ? I was taking Cymbalta for a few months,but unfortunately that didn’t help me 😔I’m now taking Escitalopram and praying that it will work 🙏🏼 Take care and thank you so much for sharing you story with me .. wish you al the best .