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Struggling with my medication after taking for several years.

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Hi everyone.

I been taking Molipaxin (Trazadone) for approximately 4 years. I was eventually put on these meds by and an Army Psychiatrists after trying other meds unsuccessfully. I was later medically discharged from Army with recurrent depression and generalized anxiety. I did receive lots of CBT and other support but was far from stable on my discharge.

Last spring I really spiraled and had periods of strong suicidal thoughts. I sort help from my GP and eventually became stable again. I made some big life changes (for me) like stopping drinking alcohol (I used to drink every day) and reducing caffeine to almost non. I then experienced a big shift in my mental health from Depression to bad anxiety.

Everyday is a struggle to keep the anxiety under control and deal with other side effects which I now feel come from the medication. I have on a few occasions tried to discuss symptoms and side effect with my GP but have experienced a reluctance from them to change things.

I have been experience greater fatigue, frustration, loneliness and confusion recently and now feel I need have another discussion with my GP. At the moment I am considering trying a different medication as I feel the increased anxiety could be partly to do with the Trazadone.

Not sure what I'm asking here but if anyone has any advice I would appreciate it.

Cheers

Si

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Hi Lowflyingpanicattack

Welcome to our Community.

You seem to know that it's time to see you Doctor and I would take that course first.

You're not alone, we are here to support you but do have that chat.

Here are some resources for you to keep to hand and please do let us know how you get on.

shawmindfoundation.org/supp...

Chloe

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