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Looking for answers for anxiety. Thoughts?
Hello. I've struggled with anxiety since my 20's (I'm 57 now). I was prescribed Xanax. About 10 years ago my FNP said she wanted to switch me to an antidepressant that also helped anxiety as Xanax is addictive. I was placed on a very low dose of Sertraline and prescribed a limited amount of Xanax to use PRN. About a year ago a different/new FNP said that he didn't think the low dose of Sertraline was doing me much good and switched me to Buproprion, which didn't work at all for me, so I went back on the Sertraline. Not long after that I was trying out a whole food plant based diet and during that time I stopped taking the Sertraline and wasn't taking anything, which is still the case. For awhile now, I've been feeling like I may need to go back on an antidepressant. I definitely need one that also helps anxiety. I'm curious what everyone uses that works for them. I retired a year ago in August and am spending a lot more time alone. I'm curious what you all do when feeling depressed that doesn't involve mess? I'm feeling kind of lost right now. I'm open to ideas. Sorry this was so long and apologize if this was a trigger for anyone. Thank you in advance.
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I’m considering joining a senior club. I believe it’s 55 and up. They do a lot off things as a group. Sounds fun
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2 Reactions@nallyator19571031 great idea. I hope that works well for you! I live in the middle of nowhere so it's not an option for me. Take care!
@crazycatlady4110 in the middle of nowhere. Sounds interesting to me. Maybe great place to camp, fish etc. Maybe nice place to sit around a campfire and listen to some good music.Have a good night
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4 Reactions@nallyator19571031 it is a beautiful place. My husband and I BBQ and have fire pit nights when we listen to music. It's mostly when I am alone. I feel lost and stuck and like I've wasted my life, etc. I call it my "Stinkin' Thinkin". Lol
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2 ReactionsI’m in about the same boat as you. Ask your doctor to order a test called Genomind which can check your dna and help determine which antidepressant is best. So far I’ve tried several but I’m still struggling. It’s just a cheek swab for saliva so that part is easy! Wish we could meet.
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1 ReactionFor anxiety, have you tried L Theanine? My son replaced hydroxyzine with L Theanine and it is working well for him.
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1 ReactionI have been able to lower my antidepressant dose to 1/2 for about a year now, mainly because I started a natural remedy for anxiety called F' Anxiety. It works for me. Google it.
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2 Reactions@mariolina thank you! I'll look into that. I hope you are able to find something that works for you. I hope we both are. Take care!
@cynthiaefs I have not. I'll try it. Glad it's working for your son! Take care.
@david707 that's great! I'm glad you found something that works for you. Take care.