GAD and depression

[love_2021]

Has anyone here been diagnose with generalized anxiety disorder and depression at the same time? I think i'm going to be take anti depressants but I just want to know what was your experience by take anti depressants how did you feel first taking it the first time ? how do it feel when you don't take it? has anyone experience any side effects of your medication ? also what medication do you take?

[Fireking1]

Hello! I have been diagnosed with mixed anxiety and depression, and after a lengthy battle trying to naturally cope with it I decided with my gp to try medication. I was worried as it wasnt the route I wanted to go down and my gp prescribed sertraline. I'd only taken it for 2 days at a low dose but I reacted badly to it, I had cold sweats, dizziness and racing heartbeat. This could be attributed to the fact I dont take tablets ever as a rule also I was apprehensive about taking them in the first place.You normally have to work through a decent period of time, at least 3 weeks for your body to get used to them but it freaked me out and I asked the gp if I could stop taking them. A few months later my anxiety and depression was becoming too much again for me to deal with so reluctantly I returned to gp to ask for an alternative, this time she put me on citalopram which again I was apprehensive to take but armed with the knowledge it would take some time to settle I persisted. This time I had little side effects and have now been taking them 6 months so far with little disruption to my day to day life. I still get slumps but the amount I take is enough to make my brain forget about the small things and let me get on with it. That is my experience so far so I hope it gives you an insight into how it may be for you and good luck.

[love_2021 in reply to Fireking1]

Thank you so much for sharing!🙂

[Sprinkle1]

Hello, I have suffered with clinical anxiety/depression all my life, I am now 78. I have been on lots of med's. When my Dr. wanted to put me on Prozac I was nervous as I had been on other med's that I had bad reactions to. I read all the material that came with it twice, then sat and took my first dose. I did not notice anything for a few days, I had a few minor tremors, found myself craving chocolate and milk (milk which I was allergic to). After two weeks I started to get a lift, at six weeks I felt well. Sadly after 10 years I built up a tolerance, was put on Zoloft, which was also great, same thing happened, then I went on pill roulette, with bad affects, ended up being hospitalized again!! Was on Lithium for a few years, side affects were not too bad. After this last tour of hell, my Dr. put me on Cymbalta 30 mg, it worked. Not 100 % asked Dr. to raise me to 50 mg, she did, that did the trick, I do not remember having side affects. I also was referred to a wonderful therapist who specializes in Anx/Dep/PTSD/GAD, etc. I do not like to take pills, but with gratitude I take mine every morning. I also take Gabapentin - no side affects - 900 mg a day, at bed time Trazadone to help me sleep - which is also an antidepressant - I need my sleep.It is not easy being mentally ill, but it has improved A Lot in my life time, the stigma is lifting, it is now finally recognized as an "Illness", no one to blame, to be offered help and understanding. If I were you and can afford it or have ins. to help I would seek out a therapist, You need help and support. I wish you well, if I can be of more help let me know, I send you Love & Big Hugs....Sprinkle 1....