Things we don’t want to be are despondent or desperate when living with depression and anxiety. The meds have many undesirable side effects which of course makes things worse. Then there is cross-reactivity between the meds themselves. Doctors do what they can but there is no magic wand no magic formula. We are all different and so are the treatments. In our haste to achieve any calm we always wither the storm. So what then can we do to help ourselves in our time of need? For me is out of sight out of mind. Meaning I stay engaged and busy with focus on the here and now, tasks at hand, chores, cooking, etc. I am healthy enough to jog, workout,garden, etc. I take my meds. Seem to tolerate it well. Yes diarrhea is an issue at times which I admit sucks. But it’s a small price to pay for feeling ok. (Rhymes). Therapists I stay away from. From 100’s of patients I just blend into the background. One of many. Same treatments. One size fits all. So to overcome our depression and/or anxiety it’s a cross between what’s the triggers or causes. How do we address them. How can I relax take a breath and make a change. Is change possible. What is my support like. Do I have support. What makes me happy. Is there a positive in this. Change of venue. Vacations. Trips. Visiting relatives. I could go on. But to be receptive of change comes from within. We know us. Our weaknesses and strengths. We are not Superman but we don’t have to be. Acceptance and appreciate what we really are. We are not perfect and with defects WE have to sometimes look into our selves for answers.