Depression Supporters Support Group

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Anxiety

Lonelybeauty
Lonelybeauty
I have Chronic Major Depression and I deal with ALOT of anxiety. I feel it nipping at me everyday. I try to fight it every single day. Seems like my meds are not fully working. I'm tired of feeling this way.I just want to feel normal and peaceful.
Any suggestions of how I can alleviate this?
thralkr
thralkr
I've been there. How long have you been taking meds? Are you seeing a counselor? You probably need a medication change, so a trip to your doctor is the first step. Is there a specific trigger for your anxiety? If there is, try EMDR. It's a technique that a counselor trained in it can do that essentially uses the theory of rapid eye movement during sleep to change your brain connections so your anxiety triggers aren't such intense triggers. It worked like magic for me. And as much as you don't want to, especially when you're in the midst of anxiety, find a reason to go out. Sunshine and fresh air can work wonders, and a change of scenery can too. Even if it's just a short walk, it will make a huge difference.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My 16-year-old daughter has major depressive disorder and anxiety. I agree with you that your meds are not fully working. Sometimes even a med that has worked for quite some time, starts to not work. My daughter was taking Lexapro for depression and Xanax for anxiety, and the Lexapro stopped working after one year. She is now taking Prozac and Xanax ER because she has a lot of anxiety and needed an extended release formula.

Are you seeing a therapist? They will teach you coping skills to help with the anxiety. My daughter is now able to sort of talk herself out of a panic attack. I believe the med has helped in that area. Also, if you had a parent with depression/anxiety and a medication helped them, it is more likely that it would help you.

I agree that exercise is a great way to alleviate depression and anxiety. My daughter and I walk every evening.