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Bad day & doc no help

shannon1989
shannon1989

2nd day at my new job and finally got a new doc to see me (an ob/gyn) chose a gyn to see if there is something hormonally causing my anxiety and depression. He says my diet is awful and to change it completely. Ok I can do that. He says to get off my birth control pill. Ok...I guess I can work through that. He wants me to taper off xanax completely and switch from lexapro to wellbutrin. 



I am am terrified to make all these changes at once. My anxiety has me so messed up I'm in a depression I can't seem to get out of. Crying outbursts for no reason. Panic attacks. Just tired of it all, it feels hopeless. my husband went with me and says it went well that he's glad to help me change my diet and help with the meds. I'm just more discouraged than before. I don't know how much more of this I can take. 

Community LeaderMid
Mid
Take a moment to appreciate that you have someone who is willing to help you make this important change. Keep a journal to help you see what happens with the changes. Dietary changes are often a positive result in reducing anxiety level. Medicine changes often give a positive result in reducing anxiety level. Stay hydrated, practice breathing, and know that you're working to heal, and you're not alone.
Calebb
Calebb
Are you stuck with this doctor?

I like the idea of keeping notes.

good luck to ya' . :)
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