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Does depression and anxiety ever get better?

Posted by donhan @donhan, Feb 22 6:54am

I suffer from depression and anxiety everyday. I take a lot of Meds but none of it helps. I don’t feel my physiologist has the knowledge to proper diagnose my condition. He keeps putting up my medications to the point I feel like a zombie. I am only in my 50s and a lot of living left to do. How do I figure out my problems of depression and anxiety.

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celia16 | @celia16 | Feb 23 6:23pm
In reply to @dorothy1914 "To @celia16 I read your reply to donhan. I have been searching all over for a..." + (show)
@dorothy1914

To @celia16
I read your reply to donhan. I have been searching all over for a support group for anxiety/depression in Scottsdale, Az. I can’t find anything. I know I could benefit from it. Each day without an effective anti anxiety medication is a horror for me. It has been six months without any relief. I shake uncontrollably, terrible heart palpitations, no appetite.

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I’m so sorry. I’m not from AZ. Have you tried NAMI?
https://www.nami.org/support-education/support-groups/nami-connection/

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dorothy1914 | @dorothy1914 | Feb 23 7:22pm
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@celia16

I’m so sorry. I’m not from AZ. Have you tried NAMI?
https://www.nami.org/support-education/support-groups/nami-connection/

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I looked them up on line. Their meetings are held in downtown Phoenix and I don’t have any transportation. An uber would be prohibitively expensive. But, thank you for your suggestion — it is most appreciated.

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celia16 | @celia16 | Feb 24 2:45am
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@dorothy1914

I looked them up on line. Their meetings are held in downtown Phoenix and I don’t have any transportation. An uber would be prohibitively expensive. But, thank you for your suggestion — it is most appreciated.

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Would online meetings be an option for you?

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donhan | @donhan | Feb 24 1:47pm
In reply to @dlydailyhope "@donhan What medications are you currently on and at what dose levels (mg)? How long have..." + (show)
@dlydailyhope

@donhan
What medications are you currently on and at what dose levels (mg)? How long have you been on them and what are your current side effects?

What types of doctors/specialists are you working with now?

I am in my 50s and struggle with major depression that hit me out of nowhere in 2023 (had multiple things converge to create the perfect depression storm). I can empathize with you on how difficult it is to function when medications aren’t helping but you are also struggling with the significant side effects.

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I currently take Lorazepam, sinequan, zopiclone, venlafaxine , quetiapine. It’s a mess and I don’t think it works for me. I see a phycarist and avail of the local counselors in our health care clinic.

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kb2014 | @kb2014 | Feb 24 3:50pm
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@celia16

I read about your situation on another thread. You’ve been through a lot. I would think it would take time to heal from the pain. In the meantime, can you get checked out physically by your primary and focus on good nutrition and health? A talk therapist helped me a lot. I avoided meds for anxiety, but everyone is different. A year of talk therapy helped me, but i still focus to stay calm. Exercise helped me a great deal too. Also, a support group might help or time spent with family and friends. I wish you all the best.

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Lifestyle changes good nutrition rest quiet time meditation. Psychiatric meds way overprescribed. They do not adress the root cause of the issue or issues. Often it is trauma.

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sandrajane | @sandrajane | Feb 25 4:59am

I believe for most of us we need a great mental heath counselor. That being said , good luck with that. Hope you find one. . I’ve been searching for 30 years and have seen 10 different humans who should all lose their licenses. Of course it may be easier if you don’t live in a rural area with sub par services. We are left to suffer . I give up on Hope.

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msh466 | @msh466 | Feb 25 8:00am

A lot of pills can mask the underlining problem. Numbness is not the same as mindfulness. To help in any problem or issue is focus on triggers that causes your symptoms. Is it health. Family. Job. Lifestyle. Marriage. Etc. what helps. Relaxation techniques. Activities. Reading. Movies. Dating. Sometimes and I do not recommend this without approval is to “half it”. If you find you are in a zombie state try taking 1/2 dose or every other day scenario. Again this needs to be done and approved by psychiatrist overseeing your care. They can also prescribe lower dosages. The end result will be better for you in dealing with anxiety and depression and not masking it over.

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maurorless | @maurorless | Mar 2 2:23pm
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@sue417

Hi
With recently going through breast cancer Treatment I have now developed some anxieties and depression.I tried the medication route.It did not work for me. I went to a naturopathic doctor and she has put me on a supplement called 5htp. It works just like an Ssri. You do not get any side effects with it. I take 100mg at bedtime. She also added passionflower drops 15 also at bedtime. I am feeling better than I was. You can stop the supplement without any side effects. Just a thought you may want to try that route if you can get a good naturopathic dr. My g.p. is on board with it. I also have a Cbd spray I use in the daytime it's 3.95mg . It's a metered dose if I have anxiety during the day. I can use it 4 times a day. I live in canada so it's legal and purchase thru a cbd government distributor.

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Wish I could seek asylum.

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intendtorecover | @intendtorecover | Mar 3 5:58am

Yes, it can get better- a lot better. For me the answer was going the natural route, with the assistance and guidance of an intergative medical practitioner. It wasn't easy. In fact it was a three year battle for my health. We experimented with diet, medicine, vitamins, and supplements. There were times I wanted to give up. I truly believe I survived and got better because I intended to.

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johneckenrode11 | @johneckenrode11 | Mar 4 5:59am

I am also a big fan of integrative medicine. Give it a try, it's worked wonders for me!

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