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Morning anxiety
Waking up with morning anxiety that is overwhelming. It a very uneasy feeling. I'm going to a therapist and not taking any medications at this time. I have tried anti anxiety medications in the past and they didn't help much. Cardiologist has me taking propranolol for the physical symptoms of anxiety but it does not work for the mind with anxiety thoughts. I'm 72. Loss of husband in 2022 and this started before that.
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I have depression and anxiety - 2 sides of the same coin- and it took me awhile to find the right combination of meds but I’m doing so much better these days and I’m completely avoiding any benzodiazepines to cope with anxiety. Be very careful with the benzos as they can be very addictive. I also have some deep breathing exercises that quell the beginnings of any panic attacks that are very effective. I’ve experienced waking up in a panic- probably right out of a dream. That’s when a deep breathing session is so helpful. I encourage you to work with your doctor and consider antidepressants to stop the anxiety in the first place. Best wishes to you!
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Thank you Patti. Yes, depression and anxiety seem to go together for some people. I have tried Buspirone before for anxiety and considering going back on that. Do you mind me asking what antidepressant you were taking. Best wishes to you also Patti.
Yes I am going to a therapist and like her very much. Trying the breathing and mindfulness and just trying to work through the morning anxiety feelings.
I take a combo of buspirone, topiromate, wellbutrin and abilify. Kind of a lot of meds but I swear they’re really working great.