medication depression/anxiety?

Question

Hi. I need help. Ive always been an extremely anxious person. Well now since the baby (4mo ago) it's been x 100....It's ruining my every day life and the people in it. I've taken Xanax in the past but I don't think that's what I need. I'm constantly thinking my baby doesn't know who I am. Constantly thinking people are bad talking me. Always worried I'm doing wrong. My mental state is not good. I don't know what to do. Anyone have similar issues? I never see my PCP but thinking of going and asking for help. I need something. I can't just flip a switch. I've been this way since I can remember. It's just gotten so much worse! I feel miserable. Any tips? 😞😓

Answer

Depression and anxiety are two completely opposite things so if you're only taking medication for your depression your anxiety will still be effecting you. I think it's a good idea to talk to a doctor and maybe even try seeing a counselor for a while. Medication is a good thing but it sounds like you're having a lot of negative thoughts you need to talk about and get passed as well. I tried for the longest time to get through it on my own and it negatively affected how I was as a mother and started destroying my marriage. I see a counselor every week now and it has helped so much. My husband and baby are much happier now and so am I. You don't have to do this alone or feel this way forever. There are people to help ❤️

Answer

Definitely talk to someone, and be open to medication and/or therapy/counseling. No shame. I've struggled with anxiety and depression for years and years (middle school) and I can honesty say that antidepressants SAVED me. I was on Zoloft for 5+ years up intil I got pregnant. I found that was the one that worked best. I was on Prozac and a couple others, but Zoloft helped the best. Xo I hope you feel better.

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