GAD Relapse

[IntoTheMystic87]

Hey all, I had a relapse on January 12th and am back on medication Lexapro 15mg. Anxiety has began to dissipate and I’m becoming more functional with every passing day. Still have my days where I have to retreat to the couch but was able to host a SB party with all my friends and that tells me I’m making progress. Recently saw my Dr and got my leave extended from work so I can make more progress. I am in therapy, am reading Dr Claire Weekes and trying her principles of acceptance and dealing with fear. My Dr wants to test my morning cortisol levels and see if I may have cushings disease but is confident that it is more anxiety in nature. I have gained a fair amount of weight from SSRI over past 3 years. Was working my way off when my symptoms came back and hit me like a bag of bricks. Does anyone else feel stuck in a rut, with fatigue, brain fog, and not as sharp as they are normally? If so has anyone ever recovered from this and been able to get back to a level of functioning they’re comfortable with? I have a great team, wife, family, Psychitrist, therapist, and Dr all on board. I am a Registered Nurse and have been dealing with this for about 3 years now. It all started 3 years ago with panic attacks and lingering symptoms of fatigue, brain fog, and feelings of burnout.

[bonkers65]

Glad you're feeling better. I've had anxiety/depression off and on most of my life, but there were times when it went into remission for a few years, but it always came back when I was under a lot of stress. I'm kinda stable for the most part right now. And Claire Weeks books are good. Especially the Acceptance practice. That's good you have good support too. Hang in there. It'll get better. Nothing stays the same.

[IntoTheMystic87 in reply to bonkers65]

Thank you for your reply always helps to know we are not alone in this.

[Beevee]

Dr Weekes is the way to go and genuine acceptance towards all the symptoms. Setbacks are all part of the recovery process. Don't wait until you feel better to do stuff. Do it anyway, despite how you are feeling. Recovery lies in those place where anxiety is stopping you.

[IntoTheMystic87]

thank you for your reply. Appreciate it

[Attaloss01]

Hi there! YES and more yesses. I have so been there. I have generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety and panic attacks. They actually started when I was 5. Since then I get vouts if anxiety and depression. Having said that, YES, you will feel like your mind is all together in one room again. I promise you ... and I rarely make promises! I'll write more later. Not much time r n. Be patient with yourself! Cheers