New to this site - Effexor or Lexapro? Other suggestions??

Hi everyone.  New to this site.  Wanted some opinions/suggestions/advice as I'm currently taking Zoloft 100mg, and it isn't doing a thing.  My anxiety is debilitating at times, can't get a grip, and I feel I need something new.  Switched from Paxil to Zoloft in 2010 as my husband and I were planning on starting a family, and I knew I couldn't be on Paxil while pregnant, but also knew I couldn't be without something.  Zoloft it was.  Went through some PPD (post partum depression) about 3 months after my daughter was born, went through therapy, helped immensely.  Stayed on the Zoloft 100mg, have been on ever since, but lately my anxiety seems out of control and the Zoloft almost non-existant in the way of doing anything effective.  I'm currently researching other meds, particularly Effexor and Lexapro.  Anyone have any insight on either of those?  Any experience with either of them?  It's so hard to make the switch because I know what's in store for me as far as getting adjusted to the meds.  I went through it when I started Paxil, and then through it again when I transitioned from Paxil to Zoloft.  I need something that will trigger my anxieties and help me to become more rational in my way of thinking, because currently, I go to the worst case scenario ALL.THE.TIME.  My anxiety is out of control, and I need something that will help it.  I can never seem to put things into perspective.

Any and all advice is welcome, and immensely appreciated!!

Tina

Post Edited (anxious_peep) : 1/21/2015 8:57:38 AM (GMT-7)

Thank you so much, Momtogigiandquinn. Really appreciate your feedback and response. I've been dealing with anxiety for what feels like my entire life, and ever since I became a mom, it's gotten so much worse. I started Paxil in my early 20's, and seemed to do OK on that for awhile. Started Zoloft in my early 30's, and at this point, I feel it's time for something new as the fears I have, while seemingly insiginifcant, are extremely catastrophic to me. And yes, I'm generally very proactive; at least I have been since the birth of my baby. While becoming a mom has done nothing good for my GAD, it has definitely helped in the way of being organized and efficient :)

I have been reading a few of the posts on here, and it does appear that several people are on Lexapro, like you said. I see my primary tmw, and am thinking about getting back into therapy as it was a great help with the PPD. I'm just so stinking nervous about the adjustment; trying to remain as calm as possible as I know my anxiousness about it will just make things worse.

Thanks again for your response :)

Tina

Hi A_P and welcome!

I am sorry that you are currently struggling with returning anxiety...but glad you have joined us, and are pro-actively looking for your best treatment options!

We have some great Resources here to help you while you make a choice, get through your start up...and beyond!

There are coping skill links, book recommendations, therapy worksheets and more to be found here...check it out and arm yourself with as much help as you possibly can.:)

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

Keep posting with us as well if you find it helpful. We understand, care...and support is key!

Talk soon,

Scaredy Cat