Is your doctor a psychiatrist? I once let my general practitioner take over my psych meds management and it was a huge mistake. I kept complaining about my weight from Zoloft, which I took mainly for OCD. He switched me to Wellbutrin. That is not for OCD as I found out by feeling OCD creeping up on me. So he put me on Abilify too. That made me crazy. So he suggested that I see a psychiatrist. He put me on other medicines that affected me at my job. I lost my confidence. I got demoted and eventually let go. Maybe you can look into Dr. DANIEL amen on YouTube. He has a video about other options instead of psych meds.

when i decided to get off the meds, i started with doubling up on my holistic methods before i took the step around the turn of the millennium. holistic management of my symptoms is allot more work than popping a pill, but far more sustainable. i often wish i could have freer access to pharmaceuticals for extraordinary situations, but i live in the all-or-nothing u.s. either play it to the hilt or increase your social distance.

No not a psychiatrist it’s my naturalpath she made me feel like my brain is broken and it’s the only way to fix it is with meds. I have therapy this week and will talk to her about it. But. I just want to be happy and not nervous all the time.

In the USA, a naturopath can't diagnose or treat mental health problems. A medical doctor can, a psychiatrist is trained especially in this aspect of health.

I am going to suggest you get yourself to a good psychiatrists for a mental health assessment. What if what you need is another type of medication, not this one. The idea is our brains need help just like if we had cancer and needed chemotherapy. We would not blame ourselves for being bad that we have cancer! No we seek proper treatment. I think you need proper treatment. You will feel better in the long run.

Did you mean that you tried Lexapro in the past? I have heard that is a good medication, although I have not taken it personally. I know someone who did take it. And they had good results from it.

I have never gained weight from taking these kinds of medications. Have you looked at your diet? What you are eating? Are you getting regular exercise? Walking has really helped me as it helps with anxiety, depression, just thinking about things while I walk, keeping my weight down, etc.....

Yes, please see a psychiatrist. They are medical doctors who know all about anxiety medications.

You are not alone. There is help out there. Great that you are in therapy. I agree with @hasty and I would suggest seeing a psychiatrist for your medications. Good luck. You will be okay.

Samanng. I am on lexapro. I also get my prescriptions from a psychiatrist. He did a first appointment which was longer and took in all my info etc. he also was in contact with my therapist, who I have been speaking with for years.
Now I only talk to the psych doctor once every three months for prescription reasons. My GP is also aware of my medication regime. So I have covered all the bases.
I am doing fine on the lexapro. But of course, everyone is different.