Anxious

[Newlyfe]

I been so anxious to start MS treatments... still waiting.... my primary physician just prescribed me Lexapro..anxiety / depression meds. I May take it I may not I don’t like meds i just want the meds to slow this disease is that too much to ask for... I also found me a MS specialist My old guy (doc) is so fired once I finally get my treatments. Lol hope your guys are doing well!

[DM0329]

Boy can I relate to your post!

Yes; we all "hate medicine" yet it's "helping" us in so many ways. I remember never wanted to be on an SSRI/SNRI I thought "I could pull myself up by the boot straps" so to speak. Boy, was I wrong!

Especially some of the MS tx cause or contribute to depression/anxiety (interferons especially). I finally caved in and started on Paxil about six months after starting Avonex Sept. 1997. But, after weight gain, I switched to Effexor XR (which I also continue today).

Overall, Effexor XR has helped me maintain "a balance" so to speak. Of course, I still deal with anxiety and depression sxs at times, but it's more even keel and not so extreme.

Remember, you can do it! FWIW I hate needles with a passion, and somehow, I have managed to give myself intra-muscular injections for 23+ years. Over time, you'll slowly adjust to your "new normals" only to adjust again as things change. Change is constant. The only thing we can control is our reaction to it! *Sigh*

We are all Mighty Strong!

[Newlyfe in reply to DM0329]

yes we are! I’m so

Debating if I taking it... if i feel I just can’t pick myself up I will... but right now I’m

Sure it’s normal for me to have crying spells when speaking on how frustrating this process has been.. but my regular physician said she was concerned.. gosh they love to just give you some meds quick smh 🤦🏽‍♂️

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

Everything takes time Newlyfe 🤣 we all know how frustrating it can be for sure! I'm happy to hear that you found an MS neuro! When do you see him?

As far as your anti's go? If you're PCP prescribed them to you, then you should take them! Having and dealing with MS is bad enough! Depression on top of it? Oh heck no!! 🤗💕🌠

[JTZES]

MS is a ass kicker. Depression is a big part of it. I've had suicidal thoughts since being diagnosed. I have made my PCP aware of that fact and he immediately gave me a script for Zoloft. It has helped me.

From what I understand you no longer have a Neurologist and your anxiety is coming from the fact that you're no longer on a DMT. You need to find another you can trust and get you back on track. Stay strong and work through it.

You will eventually be able to get your anxiety taken care of.

[mm1527mm]

it will be exactly one year next week since i was diagnosed. I had severe anxiety last summer my heart would constantly be racing could not sleep. Once i decided on a treatment it helped reduce my anxiety. Getting back to my life and the passing of time has certainly helped. One day at a time, blessings

[pamgarner]

i was like you afraid of taking meds.i am also on lexapro,it stopped me from extreme sadness,3 years later i am still on it and added one celebrex.needed an addition,stopped crying jags,also i take lexapro before bed,makes me sleepy

[RoyceNewton]

Good move, Disease Modifying Therapy (DMT) should help some, just stay calm until then. Good Luck