Seeking support

[HuskyDad]

Been dealing with depression and anxiety for a long time. I probably dealt with it to a lesser degree unknowingly previously. Back in 2005 i had a breakup that wasn't particularly bad but it was a trigger for me and something broke. I Started with zoloft, effexor, lexapro. Most recently i was prescribed a wellbutrin/viibryd combo for the past 10 years i think. I had kind of leveled off for quite sometime. I hadnt been taking the wellbutrin for about 6 months and was doing half pills of the viibryd. I was doing well for the most part. I tried tapering off the viibryd about a month ago and started a crash. I tapered back up the viibryd and went up to the 40 mg for the past 2 weeks. I and have been dealing with an anxiety crash , racing thoughts. Reduced appetite. I Feel like i have diminished mental capacity. My tasks are directly related to my self worth, which i procrastinate doing which in turn leads to more anxiety by wasting time until i cant get them done. Im hoping its just the medicine talking. I have tried eating healthier by eating foods that supposedly help with anxiety but i think its more or a less an excuse to punish my self by not eating things i enjoy. I have a wonderful wife, a great job and work environment and nothing really to cause me anxiety. We don't have any kids but it concerns me that I wouldn't be able to handle the stress properly if i can even compose my self. We recently lost some pets and I'm sure that has an effect on mental capacity. I tend to feel better as the day goes on. Just looking for support. This disease really gets a hold on you. Any coping mechanisms?

[Agora1]

HuskyDad, is your doctor regulating your going on and coming off meds?

It seems like a lot of adjusting for your brain to handle.

Have you ever had therapy for the past bad break up?

It does sound like you have stability in your marriage and job which is

a big plus in your life.

Something is missing and until that is found, accepted or released,

anxiety may continue in trying to fill that loss. My best to you in healing xx

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Hey HuskyDad

Welcome to this wonderful place for support, advice and just plain love.

So sorry for your pain.

After 25 years of extreme suffering I found relief of 90% of my symptoms

Have hope. Keep working at it. Your post comes from a singular on med changes instead of a team of you and your providers. If that is true I would think hard about that but you are intelligent, so it’s probably just how you expressed yourself.

Many have found major relief from what ails us, whether it’s Dr. Claire Weeks program or holistic measures or through medication or other manners.

The road to relief can sometimes be filled with frustration and exhaustion, but it sounds like you’ve had some success. . Keep working to find the right mixture of whatever it takes to feel better.

I’m proof it s out there

Much love

Craig

[Bee1232]

I to totally understand where your coming from. Zoloft was really bad for me but my daughter takes it and she’s doing great! It’s really what works for the individual. I take Klonopin for my anxiety and vibryd for depression. I noticed vibryd does not do a whole lot for anxiety. Like my doc says just take the medicine and quit torturing yourself… lol I don’t like to take more than one medication I feel like it’s too much but it works. Anxiety works weird it’s not always due to life situations it’s more the bodies reaction to something else maybe chemically. I eat very healthy. If I don’t I will spiral.

[KrierandRosie]

I have rescued huskies for 19 years. It helps anxiety and depression. No kids for us, either. This illness comes and goes. Loss of a dog is devastating. Where do you live?