It’s like looking in a mirror! (What I mean is, I have those same feelings. ). The anxiety and total lack of enjoyment in anything is what sucks. Also, I was on the pills for 22 years (give or take) and I just wanted my old self back! Warts and all. And if you read my posts, I have days of threatening to go back on something, ANYTHING, to feel better.

But you’ll get through this. I can tell. But do NOT go cold turkey off the stuff. Especially the lower doses. I’m serious. Doctors don’t know about the horrible withdrawal. Nor do they particularly want to deal with it, so they prescribe more! I was very very lucky to have a doctor and an acupuncturist who supported my endeavors.

Don’t suffer. There are still many other parts of your life you need to enjoy and take care of. You will succeed. Just don’t rush it.