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[Leashykins]

I am currently almost 3 month into my anxiety relapse after being anxiety free for years. I am very scared this time it’s lasting so long I was was on Cipralex for many years and it’s like it just stopped working or something so my doctor has switched me to sertraline I’m in 100mg it will be two weeks tomorrow. I have to take 0.5 lorazepam once to twice a day just to get through my days. I cry all the time because I’m so overwhelmed. Every physical symptom sets me off. I’m exhausted and just want my life back.

[Stilltrying2]

I truly understand your frustration with the setback. I recently had a setback too. Keep working with your doctor and he will be able adjust your medication. We all want relief now, but these things take time. Hang in there, we will both get better.

[LoveforAll41]

Hi Leashykins, I am so sorry that you are suffering. That is amazing you had some good YEARS, that probably makes this more painful. Was there a triggering event or has a life circumstance changed? When you got to a few good years did anything change or was it just starting the meds that really helped?

Med changes are rough, I look at them as a roller coaster and expect some craziness. That usually helps me accept it and ride it out some. Anxiety is so freaking exhausting, I hope that you can feel some relief and find peace.

[Leashykins in reply to LoveforAll41]

nothing provoked it that I know of it was just like Bam!!!!! My doctor just increased my medication today to 150mg I’m hoping to see a difference.

[Agora1]

Hi Leashykins, the same thing happened to me when my long time medication just

stopped working. I was in therapy at the time as well as medicated but like you said,

it was like "bam" all of the sudden I was flooded with fear. Anxiety had come back

big time.

It was then that I too was put on a different medication. I did suffer through for a

while until the new med stabilized and gave me peace of mind and body once more.

Don't give up, know that this too will pass. xx

[BlueAgave]

I feel like this as well. I was still having anxiety but was very functional until last year. I tried changing medications, but with my history of having been on everything already, I just went to the max of my venlafaxine. I'm not sure where to go from here. My doctor has wanted to put me on adjunct medication to work with the venlafaxine, but I can't do it because the side effects make me more anxious. Like you, I'm exhausted and struggling day to day. But I won't give up. I know we can get through these tough times. 💪

[Leashykins in reply to BlueAgave]

I would listen to your doctor and give it a chance I know it’s scary I’m scared to increase tomorrow but I’m going to do it because nothing is worse than staying like this so I am going to fight through the rough patch and pray for a miracle 🤞🏻

[BlueAgave in reply to Leashykins]

I was going to try, until I saw the side effects were irreversible. I'll check again and see if there's anything else. I'm praying for a miracle too!

[RLSSCARER]

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[RLSSCARER]

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[Ahlove23]

yup I’m in a relapse to 😔. I’m 2 months in . Tried another med when it happened and it made anxiety worse and now I’ve been on a new one for 2 weeks . You are not alone , I’m right there with you !