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Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Oct 12, 2024 | Replies (135)
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Thank you so much for this help! I am very encouraged that you went from a much higher dose than I am taking. I’m only taking .5 mg but I’ve been taking it for at least 5+ years. These side effects are killing me! I have got to quit this as quickly as I can. I can’t handle the hand tremors and the depression. It is definitely a different drug for me now than it was when I started it. Anxiety is massively increased, and now depression added. It’s awful! Could be age related as was suggested, but I hope not.
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I'm so sorry I missed the part about depression. Please please go on walks in the morning at night. Adopt a pup or Kitten!
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Make sure you have a fresh pajama to sleep in every night, make sure you have a clean comfy outfit to change into in the morning. I'm not sure if you work at home. This will be a difficult time make sure you shower every day with a shampoo that you love the smell of.
All of these things will help you feel so much better… They are just difficult to push yourself to do. worst case scenario, go on a mild antidepressant and hold off on your Xanax withdrawal for six weeks. As you withdraw from the Xanax you'll have a little bit of support from the antidepressant. Lexapro is good for anxiety. Once you've been on the anti-depressant for two months then begin your Xanax withdrawal. Once you find yourself feelings stabilized after five months or or six months in 2025, probably in the spring you can start a baby garden and slowly wean off your antidepressants. Take one every other day. see how you feel. If, after two weeks it's not working then continue taking them every day. There will always be side effects. There will always be some consequences. You have to ride them out and put your armor on.
Good luck🥰