I take a low dose Xanax when needed., and 10mg Prozac daily. It works somewhat, I have good days and bad. Every day is a new adventure!

I have Xanax as needed and am on 150 of Zoloft...I am working on finding a better mix for my panic, thoughts, and depression.

Thanks for quick reply.r yous able to work with this medication. I'm trying to keep working but finding this hard since I'm so anxious. But I try hide this illness. Working for me offers a distraction from the madness in my mind. Although I'm finding work much more harder to deal with I don't want to pack in towel yet.

I was on Paxil and it stopped working. Then put on Prozac that thankfully still works. But still, I have horrible periods where my mind won't shut up. Like now. I understand how horrible it is. Is a psychiatrist trying you on meds or a regular doctor? I was put on my meds by psychiatrist that works in Anxiety clinic.

Thanks tired. I attend a mental health Clinic I was put on Medes by them they work for a while and then they stopped working. I was recently changed to new meds that maded me worse. So I stopped taking them. Maybe I could do with time out of work to get use to the side affects when u first start taking medication. But things haven't been going well for me in this job. My friend has offered me a new position in her office it's a great chance for me to get out of physical labour work which I find hard. Since I have hip pain. But the thing is I don't feel ready, I'm all over the place I'm nervous, anxious and overwhelmed by the thoughts of this. I don't feel good about myself so having to look smart in anew job frightenings me. I know it b good for me but the last office job I had. I loved and grew in confidence but although they liked my attitude to my job they let me go. I probably needed a lot more training than they had time to give me. This makes my decision hard to let go of something I'm experienced at to something that might not work out. I don't want to let my friend down but I don't think people know how much I'm suffering. Anyway I'm going back to my doctor and tell him I'm not coping without medication. I dintknthey know what to do with me. I suffered with depression for a long time but have been treated with it and it helped. Since my dad died and mam is in care things went worse and I suffer from anxiety now which it's much harder to deal with. Sorry for going on but writing it down helps thanks again

Hi, I don't know you but I too have a job that is hard for me physically. The office job is a great opportunity - you know this - but what if you can't do it and you let people down? That's how depression and anxiety make you think. Why not explain the situation to your friend, she may understand and have some ideas to help you through the first difficult months. I was amazed at how kind people where when I finally told them the problems I had - most people are basically very kind.
Keep up with the meditation - that and Yoda breathing has helped me so much, takes practice but worth the effort. Good Luck.

Thanks Leeigh I know I have to take this opportunity. I don't know how long I'll last in a job I find physically hard. When I struggle with hip pain. My friend is a good friend she's knows my confidence is low and has offered to support me through the difficult weeks of my new job. I'm so lucky to have her in my life. I have concerns about taking this job but I'm want to try my best at least to make it work. I've been off sick from my other job since I burnt my foot. People there can b cruel and run u down. So I think either way I have to get out of there. Think this has added to my lack of confidence. Some people can b so hard on others it's a real pity. Thanks for support ill keep up meditation and I might try light yoga class if u can recommend and light types of yoga class I'd b grateful

Prozac helps me tremendously! I take 40mg.. I am an incredibly paranoid person and since I've taken this medicine, I can sleep at night.. and feel safe!

I feel the same with all the negative thoughts and physical symptoms. Does anyone think they are going to die too? The Xanax helps get over the edge but the thoughts return. My
Paxil stopped working and now Dr needs to find something else. Let's help
Each other here and give support to comfort and assure we're ok. Please reapaond

I meant to say please respond so we can supppry each other and help us through this.

Of course I b more than grateful to support others like myself. I find people r so hard on each other. I find people who r sensitive, who worry and suffer r some of the best people out there. As they know how we can feel when treated unkindly. Thanks for support beachshore and hope I can return the favour

Thank you for friending me. It is so appreciated. I am just in the depths of anxiety and need a way out.

You don't need a way out beechshore you just need support. Our mind is playing tricks on us. They don't like change and have gotten use to being anxious. That's what I find . Try to distract yourself as much as possible from your thoughts. I help u and u can help me. Thanks for accepting my friendship I'm new here and don't have many friends

Are you going through menopause? I take extended release xanax "regular xanax puts me to sleep even the lowest dose". Did you ever try antidepressants? My doctor and I went through every class of antidepressants and nothing worked. My doctor concluded that if none of the antidepressants worked then I did not have depression. Low dose xanax made all the difference but now that I'm perimonopausal some anxiety is returning. I hope you find what works for you.

Hello. Yes I took a small dose of celexa. It worked fantastically!! It only took a few days to start working. I too was suffering badly at work. It's okay that no one knows., its no ones business but your own. What I did was just talk to my supervisor and manger. This helped since they would be aware when I had to go outside for a walk or do deep breathing she I had a bad panic attack. I took about 10mg of the celexa and it worked wonders. I know its difficult to work when you feel bad. If there is a way for you to get stronger first before you work again I would suggest that. But if you have to work just like I have to, you just have to take things one day at a time. It will get better I promise, it just takes time. Blessings to you