Tired of being strong

[Mistawhiskas]

I've been dealing with generalized anxiety disorder for and have been successfully on antidepressants for a few years but now all of a sudden it feels as if it stopped working. I've been waiting over a month to see my therapist and I finally see him next Thursday but it feels as if the antidepressant is starting all over again with the side effects as if I'm starting it all over again... I find myself with little to no appetite, brain fog, little to no motivation and I'm struggling at work. I know I should be looking forward to seeing my therapist and seeing what he says, but I'm also worried that it's going to get ugly before it gets worse especially if that to start a new antidepressant. Anyone else been in the same situation?

[LunarEcho24]

I also struggle with GAD, recently with appetite issues and weight loss, concentration problems, no motivation and depressed, and struggling at work.

Changes in meds can be rough. It's good you're going to get in to your therapist.

Has anything happened recently to trigger more anxiety?

[Mistawhiskas in reply to LunarEcho24]

I think the biggest trigger is burnout at work. I need to work at putting it in perspective and not let it get to me so much. Otherwise, my life is simple and stress free, and strange as it might seem, that might also be a problem. I need more weight on the life part of my work/ life balance. Too much just going to work then home over and over.

[LunarEcho24 in reply to Mistawhiskas]

I can relate. My struggles at work are a major trigger for me, and I get so caught up in my anxiety that it robs me from having a satisfying personal/home life. It is a vicious circle.

[samack]

I was exactly in your shoes. It truthfully took a long time to find meds that work. It was a draining experience for sure. Do you have any other practices like mind/body work to help you out during this phase? You will get there, it could be the next med change......or deep breath.