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Posted 10/6/2014 9:02 AM (GMT 0)
Hey guys I'm new to this forum.

I've had anxiety since I was about 14 years old and maybe some minor depression too. I'm currently a 25 year old male.

My anxiety comes and goes when it pleases, but usually lasts several months when it happens.

I'm looking to try another anti depressant. I've tried Zoloft, lexapro, and Prozac. I want something gentle and not too zombiefying..if you know what I mean lol

What do you guys suggest?
Posted 10/6/2014 9:33 AM (GMT 0)
crikey as us aussies say!!!! gentle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the closest thing i have close to is what i am on now. used mainly for bi-polar and depressive disorder. less side effects, i have found. anecdotal evidence is also good as well. regarding this. it is a slow to start medication, but kicks in nicely after a time. i have come off at least 5 meds and jus take the lamictal. that's how good i see it. i have been on the med merry go round a few times, and had some big swings. believe me, not many i have not been on. all the best to you. healing thoughts i send.
Posted 10/6/2014 10:10 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the forum!!! It is so hard to say what will be gentle for you. We all react differently to meds. I think your doctor would know best. There are so many left out there to try. I think a lot of it is trial and error. I have been on that merry go round too. It takes patience and determination...

Hang in there.,

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 10/6/2014 11:10 AM (GMT 0)
Once again thanks Karen :)

Ive tried other anti depressants too but cant remember the names. The all had the same side effect that my wife didnt like..if you know what I mean.

My choice would be to be on lexapro at a very low dose and .5mg of xanax for sleep..but getting the xanax is the hard part.
Posted 10/6/2014 11:14 AM (GMT 0)
sorry forgot to welcome you. vision impairment. WELCOME.
Posted 10/6/2014 11:22 AM (GMT 0)
I agree, getting Xanax is hard to do now. I am down to 1/2 mg a day from 4mg a day. I am trying to gradually go off.

I understand about the sexual side effects. I found Effexor didn't have them for me. I take pristiq now. No side effects. In fact opposite. So maybe one of them would be good for you. Paxil was the worst for me with sexual side effects. No fun at all...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 10/6/2014 12:02 PM (GMT 0)
I was actually gonna bring up effexor at my Dr. Appt and see what she thinks about it..so I'm glad you mentioned it :)
Posted 10/6/2014 4:36 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome,

also ask your doc about Cymbalta, there are many generics out for this drug now. I am starting one of the generics tonight. One of the gen do not work for me. But but the med itself is gentle on me for depression.

anxiety is a different ball game.

do you have coping skills you use along with your meds? If not as you doc about them also. Very important since medication does not do it all.

Peace
Trina
Posted 10/6/2014 6:01 PM (GMT 0)
Honestly my anxiety isn't all that bad..I've had it so long that I can ignore it most of the time. Right before bed is when I cannot ignore it :( I hate only getting 3-5 hours of sleep because of it. I'd like to be able to fall straight asleep at night and my problems would be solved.

Looking forward to what my docs got to say here in about an hour.
Posted 10/6/2014 9:27 PM (GMT 0)
Well that was not what I was looking forward to. I asked about effexor and she said it wasn't good for people with anxiety.. Said it usually causes energy that can turn into worse anxiety or something like that. She did give me lexapro though.. But I'm afraid to start it because I know the first week or two it causes my anxiety to go hay wire.

Also asked if I could go back on xanax or a sleeping medication and left with neither.. I guess she doesn't give a crap about me getting 3-5 hours of sleep.

What the hell am I supposed to do now? Between hurting all the time, having anxiety and sleep deprivation.. I'm about to give up
Posted 10/6/2014 9:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hello and WELCOME...There are great folks here who can help you.  I have had success with Zoloft for 15+ years, only recently increasing dosage.  Of course if you ask 10 people what works for them...they'll likely give 10 very different answers.  Treating depression and/or anxiety is such an individualized protocol.  I do hope you find answers with your appointment today.  Keep us posted=)

Dixie

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