Depression & Anxiety Flair Up

[Amos1993]

I have had depression and anxiety most of my adult life. I am currently taking Pristiq to keep it under control. I had been doing good until the beginning of May when I got a severe toothache and since then my depression and anxiety is through the roof again. I am at a loss of what to do. I have to force myself to go to work which I need my job. I feel so lost and like no one understands what this feels like inside of me. I want to cry and do not want to leave the house or go do things that I used to love to do like shopping or even visiting with friends. I am at a loss of what to do. Has anyone gone through this and can help? Thank you.

[Marysblue]

I understand completely. Have you talked to your doctor maybe they need to increase your dosage or change meds. It is so disappointing when you've been doing okay for a while and then you fall back into it. Try to remember that it'll get better again.

[Amos1993 in reply to Marysblue]

I have an appointment to speak with the doctor next week. I just don't know how much more I can take. I get so down and just want this gone. I have a loving family and want to do the things that I use to love. Why does this have to happen? Somedays I just feel so alone.

[Marysblue in reply to Amos1993]

you arent alone, we all here know how you feel.Something like one in four or one in five people have depression. I've read about a new targeted transcranial magnet that's going to be a big Improvement, maybe they'll be a cure for it.

[lovetodance2018]

Thank you for reaching out and sharing. Yes, I have struggled with depression and anxiety since my second daughter was born 24 years ago. I have been on and off medication. For the past year I have had depressive episodes almost every month. It is being triggered as I am going through menopause. What I have found is increasing my medication helped, but so did how I think about things and cope. I listened to this podcast (bit.ly/3NcFlVn) that reallly helped me focus on myself, listen to my body, and no t be so hard on myself. I also have faith in God and pray. I have found letting go of many of my conerns and worries and giving them to God through writing out my prayers in a journal has been a helpful activity as well. I will be praying for you and if you need someone to chat with please feel free to pm me. Hugs and God Bless

[Amos1993 in reply to lovetodance2018]

Thank you. I too am trying to give it to God. It is just so raw and a battle. It is weird because once in awhile during the day I feel ok then it just creeps back in. Take care

[lovetodance2018 in reply to Amos1993]

I can relate to it creeping back in. That is when I take note of it but the change my focus. Having a list of things that can distract your thoughts helps. Watching a funny movie, listening to uplifting music - I love the song God Will Make a Way, (bit.ly/3FKtprq) I also enjoy games on my phone. Anything we can do not to stay focused on those anxious untrue thoughts. I continue to pray for you. Hugs

[XoxoFaith]

Hi Iam also on pristiq and it seems not to be working as it was how many mg are you on??

[Amos1993 in reply to XoxoFaith]

100mg how about you

[XoxoFaith in reply to Amos1993]

Yes 100

[Pacosmom69]

Hi I’m New hereI have anxiety and depression and I understand

I’m sorry and will pray for you

I am lonely feel hopeless and sometimes I’m ok

But right now I am having a rough time. Just want someone to care that’s what usually keeps me down

I don’t have that and don’t know how to fix it