Anxiety/Depression Guidance

[Amos1993]

Hello. I suffer from anxiety and depression. I have had this since being in college so it has been many year now. I take medication to help with this so that I can get my life back and function. Just recently my mother had a health issue and I had to be the one to take her to what was needed. I do not do hospitals well and had a meltdown that I had to leave and go outside and get air. Ever since this I have had my anxiety along with depression spiraling out of control. I know I have had this before and it will get better but when you are living it all the negative thoughts come back into your head and do not want to leave. It is hard explaining this to my family because they just don't understand. I am making myself get up and go to work and try to keep to my routine but to be honest it is hard. All I really want to do is cry and bury my head and hope to wake up better. I do have klonopin that I can take when needed but I am not sure this will help now. I am trying to keep the faith and stay busy but when my mind wonders about the upcoming holidays or anything else I get the extreme anxiety that I will still have this then. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thank you.

[bethelbee]

Sorry you're having a rough time. Do you have a therapist or someone you can talk to? Do you think a change in medication or the dosage would help? Do you have siblings or someone that could help you with your mom? Try to take care of yourself, your mental health and well being are important! My therapist frequently tells me to nurture myself. Hope things get better for you!

[Amos1993 in reply to bethelbee]

I have spoken to my therapist and they are upping my medication. I started the increase last night but with that is coming side effects. I just hope they go away in time. Thank you for replying

[bethelbee in reply to Amos1993]

Hope the increase in dosage helps and you have minimal side effects . Take good care of yourself.

[mom483]

Yes! Klonopin will help! If you have taken it before without or with minimal side effects do not hesitate. The doctor gave it to you for just this reason. Panic and anxiety are debilitating and although you may hate the thought of taking the medication, it will help! If you have not taken it already, please take it now! Stop suffering.

[Amos1993]

thank you