Update from original post

[pharos]

Hi All - quick update from my original post:

healthunlocked.com/anxiety-...

Thanks to the many suggestions from this great community, I was able to secure an appointment with a (PMHNP) psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner - my understanding is that in addition to therapy, she can also write prescriptions. Meeting with her early next week!

To be honest, not sure what to expect since it's my first time meeting with a mental health professional... think I may even be feeling a bit nervous/shy ;-). Never the less, I am cautiously optimistic they will help me find a path forward!

Meantime, since many asked, I've been taking low dose alprazolam during the day to help with the anxiety - and ambien at night to help sleep.. marginally helpful at best - but it was the only thing my PCP could really do in the interim- vs. also telling me to try and rise above it / suck it up ;-).

Will continue to keep you posted on this journey and many thanks for all the previous support / suggestions - this is truly a great community!

[Dolphin14]

Pharos

It's so good to read your update . I'm glad you have an appointment and can now start working on your issues

I hope therapy makes a big difference in your life. It saved me.

It's quite normal to feel nervous about something you haven't done before. The first meeting is usually a " get to know you" type thing where they take a history so they know where you are and what to start working on.

Please let us know how it goes

🐬

[pharos in reply to Dolphin14]

Thanks so much for the ongoing encouragement Dolphin14!

[Dolphin14 in reply to pharos]

You are welcome!