Hey , you're not alone ... I'm also suffering from anxiety and depression ..seems that the meds are not working well enough.I'm also having the same thoughts as you . I began to think that i should drink or take any sedatives to make my anxiety pass .... We can talk , may be this can help a little bit . Feel free to talk to me :)
Take care :))

I suggest you see a counselor. MEds are good to help control your disorders but we also need to learn how to cope with these things. How to stop the negative thinking, how to relax, how to feel better about ourselves, ect.
the first time my doctor suggested I see a counselor, I though I would have to see one for the rest of my life. I could not believe how much 6 or 8 sessions helped me. There are also some very good self-help tapes available to help us learn to deal with anxiety, panic ect.
Hang in there-things can get better--i would suggest to not start drinking--try some CBT first.

I hope things get better soon, hugs

Sorry I forgot to mention I have been seeing a counselor for the past 24 years. It helps to a point just like the meds. One of the things that we were working on was facing my fears. Which I know will bring on the anxiety and panic. The only problem is it wont seem to stop no matter what i do. I go to the doctors in 2 weeks for a regular check up to see if anything has changed as far as my hormone levels. They have always been fine in the past. I am no newbie to all this and know exactly what i am dealing with. Its wonderful for those it helps, but for those of us who meds and therapy that dont work we live a life of hell. I am sorry but there just is no other way to put it. I see such darkness almost everyday. I use to fear death but anymore I am begining to wonder it may not be so bad. Anything has to be better than this.

Mix depression, anxiety, panic disorder and mood disorders and you have bi-polar I.

I have never been told I have Bi-polar.

Do you experience rapid mood swings within the same day? Have a loss of energy, have trouble holding a job, and maintaining relationships, and find it difficult to concentrate?

Also, do you spend money foolishly, without reason, then feel depressed after you do?

cls I can relate.ive had a ton of therapy and meds in the past with just a little relief.Its been a lifelong battle.I found cbt helpful,also trauma work .if you have any trauma you need to address it.sometimes more than once .

George....what you just said describes me to the tee. The doctor did an assesment on me but called it mood disorder. I know it is getting worse with age.

I mentioned the classic signs of the bipolar illness, it oftentimes gets worse with age if not treated properly. It can become unmanageable by the late 20s, without the proper medication and support system.

Have you tried Seroquel?

No I have not tried Seroquel.

Please research it, and speak to your Dr. about it. It's a miracle drug for your symptoms.

Not only does Seroquel decrease anxiety and depression, it increases alertness and mental focus. While also being sedating at bed time, allowing users to get the much needed sleep they need.

If it wasn't for Seroquel, my son would of never made it through grad school.

Thanks George I go next week and I will do that.

You're welcome.