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Posted 12/13/2012 9:56 PM (GMT 0)
I have had another attack with bad depression and anxiety all week and have an appointment to see my doctor Friday. What other type of other meds should I ask for I have been on zoloft for a while now .50 once a day I am thinking maybe I need a higher dose?
with my sickness I start off depressed then it turns to anxiety attacks and they are bad it let off last night and what a relief but later that night it came back and got into my dreams.
Posted 12/13/2012 9:59 PM (GMT 0)
doc has put me on cymbalta at the moment so hard as we are all different no sure if they are working yet:(
Posted 12/13/2012 10:02 PM (GMT 0)
I hope you start feeling better soon but it takes a few days for a new med to work.
Posted 12/14/2012 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
If you are looking for something to treat the anxiety attacks, then have you considered a benzodiazapine?

They are taken as needed during acute times of anxiety, rather than every day like an SSRI or other A/D's (these are not meant as a replacement for what you are currently taking...they can most likely be added to your other medication...ask your doctor)

Also, if you haven't already, I would consider asking for a referral for therapy to teach you the long-term skills and tools for managing the anxiety/depression and panic attacks:)

I hope that you get the questions that you need answered at your upcoming appointment. Let us know with an update!

Talk to you soon,

S.C.
Posted 12/14/2012 1:06 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the replies .I am also on zanax but it only helps take the edge off during these attacks it's like being nervous for days straight.I know some understand where I coming from.I have not done therapy yet but I am thinking about it.

Post Edited (John247) : 12/13/2012 6:17:56 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/14/2012 12:01 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

SC has given some good advice and I second that therapy is a good way to go as along with medication it gets good results ask you doctor about CBT or Mindfulness

Hibee
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