@annie2 Welcome, Annie. I've not been on Connect very long, but I'm sure you can get your concerns addressed here. I have depression, among other things, and have found the Depression and Anxiety group quite helpful.

What medications are you taking? Many of them cover multiple diagnoses. Right now I'm taking Citalopram with Wellbutrin. I've been on Citalopram for a long time and it seems to be losing its effectiveness. My GP added Wellbutrin and I'll stick with that until I can see the prescribing Psychiatrist. I've moved recently, and am having to find all new doctors. Ugh!

Just wanted you to know, there's someone out here. And suggest you check out the Depression group also. 🙂

@annie2 As @suzbyrne mentioned, there are several discussions that you can access in this Depression and Anxiety group. I am curious what medications you may be taking. If you haven't checked with your dr, you might want to do so, and find out if the combination you are on [depression and anxiety meds, plus anything else] may be giving you an unwanted interaction? Is that a possibility?

I would wager that there are increased numbers of people living with anxiety and panic attacks since the beginning of 2020, when the pandemic hit us and changed the way we are having to live each day. It has been a radically different lifestyle, and that can cause some unwanted affects. Not being able to go where we want/do what we want/perhaps even losing our livelihood can be very unsettling.

When my anxiety starts to get the best of me, getting outside to walk and breathe fresh air helps me. Also, I write down my thoughts and feelings, which helps me "get it out of my system" so I am not dwelling on it so much. I do take a mild anti-depression medication, which helps the peaks and valleys not have such dramatic points. For me, looking closely at what might be the root cause of my anxiety has helped me a lot.
Ginger

Suffering same thing. Been to 4 doctors. They all blame it on "covid anxiety". I don't accept that. Seeing a new psychiatrist next month. Must solve this. My life is horrible.

I have the same as well as depression. I just went back to mind/body meditation and breathing techniques mixed with some restorative yoga. I did it for quite a while a couple of years ago and then stopped. My anxiety has been at an all time high lately so I called where I used to go for this and I do one one via telephone-health with the person who ran the group session. It does help.