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Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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It’s gonna be ok??

mattiemae52
mattiemae52

I've had more anxiety today than I have been lately. It scares me that my med is not going to work anymore. This is my third week back at work and if my med doesn't work I probably won't be able to keep my job. 
I have an appt on Thursday. Wish it was tomorrow. I think they are running out of meds for me. Ssri's and snri's don't work for me. Right now I am on hydroxyzine, nortriptyline and a small dose of clonazepam. The hydroxyzine was working great for the anxiety but I have to take it during the day because it wouldn't let me sleep. The nortriptyline let's me sleep for about 5 hours on a good night. 


Just wish I knew everything will be ok. 

GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
It's going to be okay!

What do you mean your med is not going to work anymore? How do you mean?

Keep writing. Journaling. You are doing great!
musiclady595
musiclady595
Everything is going to be ok.......I promise you.
Rees
Rees
All is going to be ok Mattie, rest up as best you can.
Italianmomma4ever
Italianmomma4ever
You will be fine. Think positive. You will get through this.
Ash122
Ash122
Work in general can definitely be stressful so I understand. Your doctor will make sure your meds keep working, just be honest with what youre feeling so they know how to adjust the dosages. You will be okay. Deep breaths and write it out. We're here for you.
mattiemae52
mattiemae52
Thanks! I keep praying.
GirlinCalif,
I have read reviews where the meds quit working and that scares me.
Thanks Ash122,
I see my dr Thursday
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
Reviews don't mean it will happen to you. Everyone is different. Those people may have been on a different dose, been younger, older, overweight, were also on many other medications that interacted.... so many things can affect how a medication works for each person. It is individualized. I know my psychiatrist said the SSRI dosage goes by how much the person weighs.

As Ash122 said, be honest with your doctor, tell them exactly how you are feeling. He will help you. Thursday is almost here!!! :) Let us know how it goes! Will be thinking of you.
mattiemae52
mattiemae52
Thanks GirlinCalif. I’m praying for a better tomorrow.
Secouya
Secouya
Mattie, have you told your employer about your anxiety? Depending on where you live, it is considered a disability in which an employer would need to make accommodations for your anxiety, especially if you are seeking treatment. Hoping for a good outcome for you. Best Wishes.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
This too shall pass. I’m on vistaril too. It helped for months then stopped working but I was still taking it so I could tell my psychiatrist I’m still trying to manage the anxiety. What are your coping skills?
mattiemae52
mattiemae52
Secouya, I was on family medical leave for 12 weeks already plus they gave me an extra week and a half so they have been very good to me. I was so thankful for that! Thanks
mattiemae52
mattiemae52
Kisses2016,
I sure don’t like to hear that it quit working for you. That’s my fear.
Well I’m back at work so keeping busy with that takes up a lot of my thinking time. Trying to Exercise more, deep breathing.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Relax.

Hope you are doing better today.
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