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Finding the most suitable medication/s for my depression/anxiety?

Posted by mickey1971 @mickey1971, Aug 18, 2025

Hi… I’m 54 years old and have suffered depression since I was about 15-16 yrs old and used medication to treat the depression from the age of approximately 19 yrs old up until 53 yrs old… a little over 12 mths ago, for a number of reasons I decided to stop taking antidepressants. To cut a long story short I now find myself very depressed again, constantly tired, no motivation, very easily agitated and also quite anxious much of the time. I was taking 200mg Zoloft per day, which in retrospect helped a lot. I also suffer chronic pain which contributes significantly to how I respond to everyday life. I’m hoping to finding the most suitable medication or possibly a combination of medications to treat my symptoms.

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david707 | @david707 | Aug 24, 2025
In reply to @iftikharahmed "I have been suffering from anxiety for 14 years. I currently take Venalafix capsules once a..." + (show)
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I have been suffering from anxiety for 14 years. I currently take Venalafix capsules once a day, which makes me feel more energetic. Please share your experience with me.

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I have added CBD oil to my daily medications as has my partner and CBD/CBG oil has most definitely taken the edge off, to the point where we have to push ourselves to get things done. I highly recommend it. We use the drops, but you can get it chews. Just Google it and go for the best deal.

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johneckenrode11 | @johneckenrode11 | Aug 25, 2025
In reply to @david707 "I have added CBD oil to my daily medications as has my partner and CBD/CBG oil..." + (show)
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I have added CBD oil to my daily medications as has my partner and CBD/CBG oil has most definitely taken the edge off, to the point where we have to push ourselves to get things done. I highly recommend it. We use the drops, but you can get it chews. Just Google it and go for the best deal.

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You can also get CBD oil in softgels - which avoids the sugary content in gummies or some other chewables. CBD oil is very effective for me!

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carlos1977 | @carlos1977 | Oct 19, 2025
In reply to @jc76 "@mickey1971 Do you have access to a major medical facility? I know Mayo psychiatric department has..." + (show)
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@mickey1971
Do you have access to a major medical facility?

I know Mayo psychiatric department has medication psychiatric specialists and counselors. A medication specialist with the experience and knowledge they have can not only provide counseling but go over options for medications and also monitor what is working or needs changing.

I see a psychiatric medications specialist who treats my PTSD anxiety/panic disorder. I went through a lot of testing and counseling first and then my psychiatric medication specialist worked with my other medical providers to prescribe a medication specific to me. It worked.

I now see her every 6 months with caveat if I need to come in sooner call. My PTSD anxiety/panic disorder was long term going back to Vietnam service, police officer, and then 5 shocks of ICD over a couple of hours. It all caused the condition but with my specialist and all my Mayo doctors I function normally and only occasionally need to talk or consider medication changes.

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I have a lot of questions. You and I have a lot of the same symptoms. Can you please reach out to me?

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jc76 | @jc76 | Oct 20, 2025
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I have a lot of questions. You and I have a lot of the same symptoms. Can you please reach out to me?

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@carlos1977
Of course.
You can post your questions you have on the forum or send me a private message. Be glad to share my very long experiences with you and how I addressed them with some very excellent medical and mental health care.

If you click on my I.D. @jc76 you will see it will bring up my profile and also say send private message. If you send me a private message I will get in on my e-mail and also see it on my account as the envelope will highlight telling me I have a private message.

Up to you glad to help either way.

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