Medication for Depression/Anxiety

Hi Everyone--

I was wondering what medications people find helpful for depression/anxiety while treating lyme. I hate adding another medication to all my antibiotics and supplements but I really feel like taking something to treat the anxiety/depression may calm me down and help me to heal faster.

I know everyone is different but just curious if anyone had a good experience with any medications.

Thanks!

I've been taking this since before my Lyme dx, but I've been on a relatively low dose of Zoloft (50mg/day) since January, and it has helped significantly with my health-related anxiety. I had refused to take meds for anxiety/depression for over half my life, but being sick for so long really started to wear me down and take a toll on my work, my relationships, and my day-to-day living.

I completely relate to not wanting to add another med to the pile, but I'm glad I did.

I was on and antidepressant (Trazodone) and on an anti-anxiety (Xanax) med for a while. I too think it's a good idea to treat for these things -at least short term - while we are trying to heal, especially if you believe those conditions are getting in the way of healing or living life.

I eventually weaned off of the Trazodone and switched over to an herbal tincture that keeps my anxiety down.