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Trying ssris for anxiety,,, anybody have some support, tips......having major anxiety

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Hello there, please be as specific as possible about the ssri you have started.

In general they are the first choice for different kind of anxiety issues, most of them are relatively safe, with some minor side effects. But you have to take them with gradually increasing amount and give them at least 1 month to take effect.

Notice this that you MAY experience some anxiety at first but it will pass with time.

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I think maybe she's moving too fast with med changes and adding the seroquel, don't know much about it..... would like to back off both meds ...... need a benzo of some kind for anxiety which is severe.....really scared I guess

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Thinking a different doc but that's so hard to find the right fit for yourself.

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Eating anything is a real struggle, Nothing appeals to me , don't like to even look at food..... have lost 12 lbs

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I see. Prescribing Seroquel for an anxiety disorder is rather odd.

But I'm not here to judge, at all nor do I intend to do.

I think your decision to see another physician is a right move.

About benzos, yes they do help with your anxiety attacks, but try to avoid zanax (alprazolam) if you are not having panic attacks.

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I am only taking clonezapam, up to .75 twice a day, have been trying to keep it to .5 twice...... doesn't help much and for too long. .... probably need more but I'm afraid to take too much😞

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upforhappy in reply to HenryTillman

I am not having panic attacks.... just 24/7 severe anxiety..... my daughter is a psychological social worker..... she may have a chat with my doctor if she will listen to her..... told her she could come with me and meet her in person

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Wrote you a reply on the regular post..... oops

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