Hi. I have suffered with anxiety and
depression over the last 14 years - I have
received various help from professionals
and im on sertraline and lithium due to
reoccuring depression. I feel my main
problem is my anxiety - it prevents me
from going on holiday and I have to take
my car everywhere otherwise I feel out of
control. I have strange thoughts which
are a huge problem such as " I dont like
thinking" "Im scared of my mind" - I get
feelings like what if I cannot take
anymore in my head. I feel like day to
day thoughts are torture - I try to
rationalize thoughts and think it is just
anxiety. Has anyone felt like this?
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Teresa As
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Jul 2008 Posts: 4
ongoing anxiety problems Posted: 07-20-08 00:46am
Dear Kittym,
Your meds I think are to treat your
depression. Sertraline is a generic for
Zoloft and lithium is also for depression.
However, for anxiety there are other
medications which help alleviate the
symptoms. You should ask your Doctor
about meds to treat the anxiety. If he
doesn't give you any good answers seek out
a second opinion from a qualified
Psychiatrist to help you.
I will pray for you that the Lord will
help you to get the right meds.
Teresa A.
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bidwhist
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Jul 2008 Posts: 4
Ongoing anxiety problems Posted: 07-20-08 01:06am
I don't know how long you have been with
your current doctor but I am hoping you
are seeing a Psychiatrist, however with
that said if he is a really good doctor he
should be aware that you are still
struggling with anxiety. Even though some
anti-depressent meds also control anxiety
(not all but some meds do) you may need
some other meds to work in conjuction with
your current meds. I take Lexapro and
Wellbutrin but I also take Ativan because
stress complicates my despression as well.
It is very important that you find a
doctor who LISTENS to YOU. Being proactive
in your health care is the most important
thing you can do to insure you the best
quality health care you deserve.
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