Advice please

I've been taking .5mg of lorazepam in the a.m. Have been on it for about 8 years along with mirtzipine 30mg that I had started that one 14 years ago. I had gone down to 15 mg of the mirtazapine back in 2008. Had been doing well. Then a few months ago started feel I g depression and anxiety. Was started on 30mg back in August first week. Here it is 2 months and I still feel the same. Thinking about going back to doctor but I'm so confused. Should my lorazepam be raised? Is it still too soon? Should I take another .5mg of lorazepam mid afternoon? Is the 30 mg too strong or not strong enough since I've been on these same meds for many years? Someone please advice, I feel so sad right now

[Bb53]

Hi jane go back to doctors lorazepam is a powerful drug ive used it in my job and works well on anxiety but taking that extra dose ? You need advice from an expert.try distracting yourself music,bath,cuppa ? .very difficult to lift mood when you feel so low.im sad as well feel I have no joy in my life and I have everything really great family nice Home had a faith but know feel a bit lost.please keep strong you can beat it .big hugs 🤗 x

[Hidden in reply to Bb53]

Yes, Dr did say if I needed to I could take another one in the after noon. I haven't yet, for just anxiety fear. I usually take the 5mg about 5 in the morning. I just have never done it, ( take 2nd dose ) so I was a little apprehensive to do so.

[Bb53 in reply to Hidden]

Take it then it might make a difference.you take care 😊

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Thank you for your advice. I really appreciate you reading and taking the time to offer good advice.

[Annie1936]

I was on alprazolam once a day for a while, then doctor increased it to 2 a day. So yes, ask your doctor first. My doctor basically told me that the drug is addictive but she didn't think it was a problem if I really needed it which I did. I am normal now.

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Thank you