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Posted 11/8/2015 8:23 PM (GMT 0)
So today I woke up feeling terrible, my morning anxiety was so bad And I just kind of didn't want to get out of bed. I broke down crying multiple times and my wife was simply at a loss of how to help me. Its as if my anxiety has now brought along with it a full blown depression. I feel hopeless, sad, and well have repeated thoughts of self harm. I was able to get in touch with my p-doc and he said he didn't want to change anything in terms of my 20 mg of Lexapro or my 1mg of Klonopin 2x Day. Now however he wants to start me on Lamictal I guess in an effort to control the depression and mood swings. I dont want to take more meds and now I am just as scared as ever. I feel terrible and I no longer know what to do.
Posted 11/9/2015 12:15 AM (GMT 0)
Try to listen to your doc. Some meds are directed more at anxiety, and some at depression. It's not uncommon or unexpected that a person can become depressed over dealing with the ups and downs of anxiety.

Try the med, and see if it helps. There are a lot of people who have both. It doesn't mean anything, except you have two medical conditions rather than one. Most of us do.

If you had high blood pressure, and were diabetic, you'd likely have no problem taking meds for both. Don't let a social stigma stop you from treating your medical conditions.

Much support coming your way.
Posted 11/9/2015 12:59 AM (GMT 0)
Hey TKBG,

If you ever need to talk through skype let me know. Im kind of experiencing what youre going through.

Aloha,

AK
Posted 11/9/2015 1:05 AM (GMT 0)
What's your skypname AK?
Posted 11/9/2015 1:36 AM (GMT 0)
Exchange Skype info through private e-mail only guys...

You can put your e-mail addies in your profiles, which are private/for members only...as opposed to threads which are public.

S.C.
Posted 11/9/2015 1:43 AM (GMT 0)
@SC sorry I'll make sure to keep within the rules, my apologies.

@TKBG - I just put my e-mail to show in my profile, e-mail your skype name
Posted 11/9/2015 1:55 AM (GMT 0)
TKBG,

As a psychiatrist, your P-doc has the best understanding of which meds are best suited for your needs.

You may want to consider trusting him, and see how the new regimen works for you. It could be the combination that makes all the difference for you...

...and not necessarily a permanent one. Getting to a place of stability with meds can allow you to make gains in therapy/self help skills, since you are in a better state mentally and emotionally...

...allowing possible weaning at some point.:)

The decision is a personal one, and not to be rushed into...so take your time, do some research...and go with what you feel comfortable with.

We support you either way you go...so keep us posted, and we'll keep you in support!

S.C.
Posted 11/9/2015 2:01 AM (GMT 0)
AK,

No need to apologize! This is just for your own security and protection.:)

S.C.
Posted 11/9/2015 8:45 AM (GMT 0)
Hi TKBG

Sorry to hear you are having a tough time.

Anxiety and depression seem to run side by side and one affects the other but well done on reaching out for help here and with your pdoc. It is common now for psychiatrists to mix meds so I would give it a go and see if it works for you. I myself take 3 medications and find that mix really helpful but as always you need to double up on your coping skills and do all you can with self help which is hard I know if your feeling depressed.

Keep us posted.

Hibee
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