Posted by brynb on September 3, 2012, at 0:49:08
In reply to major depression and anxiety has taken hold hard, posted by confused-in-TN on August 31, 2012, at 10:22:21
Hi Confused,
Sorry you're going through such a tough time. It sounds like your mood disorder and anxiety are being triggered by the circumstances in your life. Stress and negative events impact me greatly, serving as a reminder of the greater picture (depression) and the fragility of my mind that lurks beneath the surface.
Perhaps you need to take some time to process your husband's passing; my sister's first husband passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at just 39 years old, and this was (obviously) extremely traumatizing. Are you going to therapy (or any type of life coaching/healing/talk sessions)?
Also, have you tried SRIs for your anxiety and depression (to go with your current med regimen)? My anxiety and (to some degree) depression responds well to Lexapro, which I take with Lithium and Tramadol. As you've been struggling for so many years, I'm sure you've tried the gamut of ADs, but maybe you can revisit and see if any can help with GAD/depression this time around.
Good luck,
b
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