@judybradford

It seems like a lot of people have both at the same time so an indication that they probably go together. I expect that the medical people learned that when they treat one that they oftentimes end up treating the other one too.

@judybradford

Can I ask what they prescribed for you??

Just curious. I take Zyban (Bupropion/Wellbutrin) and Fluoxetine (Prozac). I think what you are taking is like me - they "balance" each other. Cereal's better eaten with milk!! (That's not a good example but it helps it make some sortof sense to me .)

@judybradford Depending on the medication you are taking, the medication works binds to neurotransmitters in your brain. If, for instance you are taking an SSRI (serotonin reuptake inhibitor) the medication inhibits the release or serotonin so that your brain is cued to make more serotonin. This can help with anxiety as well. An SNRI (Serotonin norepinephrine ruptake inhibitor) does the same thing, however it also targets norepinephrine, which is acts kind of like a stimulant. Too much of it may cause anxiety, too little can cause the opposite. I hope this makes sense. I take generic Cymbalta. It helps my anxiety and depression. I only take the smallest dose 30 mg. Some people are wired differently. For instance, I am a recovering alcoholic. I have ADHD and some other issues I won't go into here. Alcohol is a depressant, but for me, it made me hyper and ready to go. A lot of people pass out...not me. I was always on the go when I drank. I take a medication for my ADHD and the antidepressant. The effects of these meds work to keep my anxiety down. Dopamine is also affected and the med I take for ADHD targets the dopamine receptors. I hope that this makes sense.