People who get treated for anxiety and depression? Serious question.

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I’m 24, I’ve had really bad anxiety and depression since I was maybe 10 or 11. I’ve never seen a doctor or anyone about it. I really need to. It kinda hit me hard today when I had an anxiety attack at home. Today is my day off and I was doing something in the kitchen, I’m the only one home. My husband is at work. My dog barked and I thought someone was here. I started having a bad anxiety attack. I could hardly breathe, I started shaking really bad and my heart was pounding. I have a heart rate app on my phone. I just checked it when I was having my anxiety attack. My bpm were 148, it only dropped down to 121 and I’m still really shaky. I’ve always had attacks like this :( Its horrible. I get like that when I drive and when I’m mad. What kind of doctor should I see about it?

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I was officially diagnosed after the birth of my son. I went and saw my regular doctor and we talked about everything and I told her I didn’t want something I’d feel. With that being said, she started me on 10mg of Lexapro and told me it would take about a month before I noticed any changes and it wouldn’t be that I would feel it, I would just notice that whatever it was didn’t bother me as much. I moved up to 15mg after a few months and going to make an appointment to discuss how everything has been going! Lexapro, for me, was the perfect fit! It’s an SSRI - Super perfect for me.

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You can see your primary care doctor about it. I’ve always seen my regular doctor. I was diagnosed with clinical depression which causes anxiety. I take 300mg Wellbutrin once a day. It’s helped tremendously! I still have my days every once in a while that causes me to be down or say. But my good days definitely outweigh the bad. My bad days usually happen more in fall/winter. Which is normal for people with depression! You should definitely seek help.. depression is so serious and you shouldn’t suffer any longer. Good luck 😙

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Go to your GP. I went and they sent me to some 1 on 1 talking therapy as I tried medication and didn't get on.
I really didn't want therapy and the first few sessions made me feel worse but I'm so glad I stuck with it and every day I feel a little better. I finished it 6 months+ ago.
It's important to let your feelings be felt - that's why they are there. Have a look at mindfulness - I thought I was a load of crap but it really has helped me get through lows
🖤 good luck

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I would highly suggest a psychologist or licensed clinical social worker. Seeing a therapist has been a huge life saver for me. If after talking to a therapist you want to pursue other options like medication, then you can see a psychiatrist but talk therapy was a huge help for me

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I saw a Psychologist for my anxiety that is brought up with stress and major life changing events. Talking with him allowed me to identify why I have them and kind of where they started. He also gave me techniques to help manage my anxiety. I know some doctors will diagnose more serious cases and recommend medication as an option but immune never got to that point. I have had episodes like yours where I had to leave a crowded area to catch my breath and never knew what brought it on though. Definitely don’t be afraid to seek help or just call and ask your primary doctor for a referral. Good luck!

People who get treated for anxiety and depression? Serious question.

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