i used to be prescribed to zoloft, xanex, lexapro, wellbutrin, paxil and a few others for like 3 years. suddenly i stopped taking all pills and stopped having caffinated things and just didn't stress out so bad. i had the same thing, bad anxiety, irritability and all that other stuff you mentioned. i saw like 3 different psychiatrists and 2 different therapists in a short time. and like you, i didn't like talking to them either. but when i stopped taking the pills, i had these problems still for a little while but a few months down the road, i was perfectly fine. i get anxiety still like sometimes days at a time, but its not as bad as before. I figured out i had anxiety way more and worse when i was on the pills. I say do something to take your mind off being stressed. maybe try working out and getting out any stress there and get your mind off things and stop taking the meds. Although it wont be for a month or two until you notice changes, but it worked for me :/ sorry if i am no help. i've been in your shoes and it's a tough situation.

I would go back to your doctor and let him know what you are feeling. There are a few more longer lasting anti-depressants out there that may help you. I would talk to him/her about it. Sometimes it does take awhile to get on the right combo. Took me 4 years! I also was on Zoloft and found it worthless for me. Others it may help. Just have to get what works for yourself and your attacks.

Carrie

I agree- go back to your prescribing doctor and talk about it. If he's not helping, find someone else. Anti-depressants take a lot of trial and error and fine tuning to get it right so you feel great- and you need to find a doctor who will go through that journey with you.