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GraceUponGrace
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Daily anxiety is exhausting...

I've booked in but can't see my psychologist til May 8.  I'm tracking my panic attacks, journalling, using challenging questions and helpful thoughts, mindfulness - but it feels like I'm at war with the anxiety all day, every day. I'm just getting a bit sick and tired of having to employ coping strategies every 15-20 minutes throughout the day.

 

I haven't had a good experience with SSRIs so I'm not sure what options are available to me. I hate that meds take weeks to work - I need it to stop now. This sucks.

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Re: Daily anxiety is exhausting...

Hi @GraceUponGrace 

You could try talking with your GP about medication that isn't SSRI... I can not name them here because of Forum policy but there are options for treating anxiety that are not SSRI. 

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I wish you well. I deal (and sometimes don't) with anxiety, too. If it gets really bad tonight you might want to access the ER for help... ?

 

 

 

Re: Daily anxiety is exhausting...

Yeah i was thinking maybe SNRIs or whatever the doctor suggests may work.  I'm just so tired.  The battle feels endless - I don't wanna have to deal with this forever

Re: Daily anxiety is exhausting...

SNRI's still take weeks...

There are still yet other options... they work within minutes.

@GraceUponGrace 

Re: Daily anxiety is exhausting...

Hi @GraceUponGrace ,

 

Sorry to hear it is so tough right now. 

 

With so many medications out there, it is important you have these conversations with your treating doctor/team so that they can make sound recommendations for what may work for you.

 

Unfortunately, as this is a peer-to-peer forum, we are not able to provide medical/clinical information about medication.

 

I hope you soon find what works for you.

Re: Daily anxiety is exhausting...

I really feel for you, @GraceUponGrace ...hoping your anxiety eases... 🤞

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