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Depression and Anxiety at an older age

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: May 26 11:44am | Replies (625)

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@courtneys45

So nice to belong to this group. It is so omforting to know I am not alone in this weird new world that introduced itself to me. I understand everything you are saying. I feel I have no purpose. I am 83 and lost my husband almost 20 years ago and chose to remain single. I am sorry for your what you are going thru it is very hard. y GP Dr. took me off depressions meds and I am on Busprione? which is suppose to help with high anxiety. It has only been 2 weeks,, I thought it was starting to work but had been onmeds forbad sinus infection. UGH!!~ it made matters worse but of the predisone now. I pray so many times a day and feel the good lord says "Oh it is her again" More of us need to pray and let him know we love and appreciate him and feel badly for the world we now live in of rie and hate. Thanks for sharing!

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Good evening @courtneys45, I just came across your post about Busprione. Interesting. I have been diagnosed with high anxiety and was using Duloxetine. About a month ago, I was struggling with more anxiety and my PCP recommended Buspirone. It works well for me and I have been able to calm down more easily. That makes it easier to live day by day.

I also found out that my granddaughter takes Buspirone for the invasive thoughts she has as a result of OCD. I hope you will be very kind to yourself and let the medication do what it is supposed to do. I remind myself frequently to just let go. Distractions also help.

Are you also taking prednisone now? Does that present a conflict?

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris