NeW to anxiety

I've had depression for years but never have any problems really with anxiety. This past summer I lost both of my parents barely 3 months apart, withy mom passing in May and my dad in August.

I have been seeing a therapist to help deal with everything. My psychiatrist thought it would be a good idea and I agreed. Now the past couple weeks I've developed some pretty bad anxiety. I've had a couple attacks, but even when I don't have an attack I'm still very anxious the majority of the time. My therapist was not surprised when I told her about it, she was wondering when it was gonna happen.

I saw my psychiatrist a couple weeks ago and she prescribed me Xanax to help me sleep at night, this was before the attacks started. I was supposed to go back to her on Monday but I had to reschedule to take my husband to the dr, he has ms and his having a flare. So I was supposed to go today and then got a call yesterday that she wasn't going to be in today and her first available isn't for 2 weeks. They did put me on a cancel list.

I have taken the Xanax when I have the attack or the anxiety gets bad and it calms me right down, but I really need to see the psychiatrist. I go back to my therapist on Tuesday. I called my therapist last night after I found out about my dr having to reschedule, because I was so bad, but it was later in the day and I haven't heard back from her yet. My husband was able to calm me down along with the Xanax.

Thank you very much. Luckily my therapist called about a half hour ago and I talked to her. She had me call the front desk back and explain my situation and they were able to get me in on Monday to see my psychiatrist.

Hi Whatx2 and welcome!

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your folks. That was surely devastating for you. You do sound like you are dealing with quite a lot.

I am also sorry to hear of your husband having a hard time with his health lately. All of this is definitely enough to trigger anxiety, so I know how important it is to keep your treatment plan steady and regular.

So great job on being pro-active and getting that appointment that you need!

I do hope that it brings you some relief that you seek!

We are here to support anytime! We have an awesome group of members, as well as lots of great Resources (see main page, 1st thread)...plus plenty of understanding and caring anytime you need it.

Looking forward to getting to know you better...post often!

Scaredy Cat

Whatx2.,

Well you are not alone...we are here as your support group if you'll have us! :)

Come talk about things anytime you need to. We do understand what it is to struggle with anxiety...and we care!

S.C.