that is a hard question ....fo me ..I have had angizity most of my life and most of that time I did with out mess ..but there were a cupple times when I just couldn't do it by my self and I needed meds ...this is one of those times .that I happen to need meds ........I was a total mess I couldent drive or do the things I use to do ..couldent sleep at all ....none of the tricks I use to use were helping ....I belive when it is interrupting your life to that extent than it is time to think about meds .....

Meds can help, but I've heard bad stories. Personally, the Zoloft fixed all my problems at first, but currently it seems to be wearing off. My body seems to have gotten use to the zoloft, so that's very discouraging. I'm thinking about switching medication, but before I do that I'll have to slowly ween myself off Zoloft which is going to be hell.

I know it's difficult to avoid prescription drugs, but maybe you could try a bit harder to ease your anxiety other ways. Alter your diet--don't take any caffeine or sugar, eat real food, no fast food. Sleep 8 to ten hours a night, get exercise, do relaxation exercises, talk to a psychologist, read, play with pets, email friends. Try focussing on something other than your stress when you feel yourself getting a panic attack.

at very least, you dont want to up the dose, thinking more is better----that was a horror story for me.

for ten years i lived in an awful part of my hick hometown, with me joking to people i was only sober person living there....having a nice environment definately helps, with even some rural nowhere towns being bad sometimes.

goof luck.

You can feel joy. Don't get too wrapped up with the notion of happy for now.

Don't live your life anticipating things falling apart, this worry is unnecessary especially because you do say that things go fine.

If challenges arise in your life, then face them but by bit. Problems are life's opportunity to rise to the occasion and finely tune those muscles of resilience and resourcefulness. The more we expand our repertoire of available options, the more flexible we become in being able to navigate through life without feeling overwhelmed by emotional moods.

He's not medication but he does offer assistance. He's spirtusl teacher and from my experience he really is the best. YouTube Mooji.
He really is the best friend, mentor, parent, therapist we long for.
I know watching via the internet sometimes feels remote and distant, it's not the case with this teacher, it's like he's right there with you.

Xo

Thanks for all the help ive only been on this site a week and its really made a positive thing in my life thanks to all of you Sully

I do take Prozac. It has been fine for me. But I have also been in weekly therapy sessions for 3 yrs. Cognitive therapy. It's been slow, a lot of work, but I think I have a great Dr.

You won't get a pill without side effects! Pick one whose side effects you can live with.

My friend. I am in the same boat as you. In recent times the ones I have tried have ultimately made things worse. As of now I am about a week off of St. John's Wort....and that was after two short tries with Zoloft and Lexapro. I am again thinking about meds but realizing I feel better the last 3 days since stopping the St. John's Wort so I wonder if time, continued cognitive therapy, and lifestyle changes are necessary. Such slow and deliberate changes can sometimes cause more anxiety and a pill seems so much easier....but for me the meds can wreck other things so I am just trading in problem for another. I'm not discouraging you but if you haven't tried therapy and lifestyle change first give that a whirl. If it helps a little but not enough or not at all, then seek meds but try to get in with a good psychiatrist that works with your therapist rather than turning to a General Practicioner. A psychiatrist understands meds better and will manage it better with you. And remember that you don't have to take anything they tell you to....but if you decide to take something make sure you follow their directions. Be informed about what they prescribe and even do some research ahead of time so you are ready to ask questions.... Find support through friends and this site....I will make a difference.