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Which med is best for anxiety?

carolk1955
carolk1955

I have trouble with anxiety, PTSD and sleep. I was on Lexapro for several years and it wasn't working well. My new psychiatrist switched me to Cymbalta and I feel WORSE. I feel nervous and fearful (even though I'm on Klonopin also) and have even more trouble sleeping and trouble with my PTSD. I'm thinking of asking him to switch me back to Paxil, which seemed to help in the past, as far as I can remember. My appt with the psychiatrist is on Tuesday and I can't wait. Anybody have any thoughts on what med is best for anxiety and PTSD?

Thor2008
Thor2008
Does single malt scotch work? LOL

I am on all kinds of drugs and the only thing that has worked is journaling and a good therapist. Talking it out on paper or the spoken word works best for me.
hyperpgal
hyperpgal
I wouldn't give up on the cymbalta yet--did you ween off of the lexapro-or just stop and take the cymbalta? if you didn't ween off of it-you are probably feeling the effects of that--getting off of lexapro is a process--and the cymbalta would most likely take 6-8 weeks to kick in.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Please keep a daily journal private of what happens when.

This will help sort through the symptoms so the medicine can be adjusted for you.

Best wishes as you find what works!
Rruussnn
Rruussnn
Response to meds is so individualized it's hard to say which ones work best. Keep trying to find a helpful med and also try out various non-pharmaceutical remedies such as writing in a journal, exercise, therapy, etc.
Secouya
Secouya
Carol, I take 5 different meds, For me the best thing for sleep is to take a hot shower or bath, deep breath from the lower belly and meditation. By then I am am normally ready to rest. Drugs for me only partially relieve symptoms. Your Psychiatrist can discuss with you the different drugs and what might help. Best wishes.
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