Trying something new with my anxiety

Dec 281 min read

Been diagnosed with GAD for like 6 years and finally tried a new med combo this month (Lexapro + something else, ask me if you want the actual name). For the first time in forever I'm not thinking about worst-case scenarios constantly. I can just... exist without planning for disaster? It's wild. Obviously still have bad days but the baseline is so different. Anyway, if you've been hesitant about meds like I was - might be worth another conversation with your doc about options you haven't tried yet.

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TTony L.RegularDec 29

Keep notes on how you're feeling, like actual written notes. When you have your next checkup it's so much easier to remember what's working and what isn't if you documented it instead of trying to recall from memory.

DDex J.New DadDec 29

Glad you found something that works. The med combo search is exhausting. How long have you been on the new mix? I always feel like it takes a few weeks to really know if it's the one.

DDrew H.RegularDec 30

Six years of struggling with the same thing and finally trying something new is honestly brave. A lot of people just accept that the first thing they tried is 'as good as it gets' and stop there.

FFrank K.RegularDec 30

That's awesome that you're being proactive about this. GAD is no joke and it definitely affects how you show up as a parent. Hope this combo keeps working for you. Did your prescriber give you a timeframe for seeing results?

RRob H.RegularDec 30

Nice. Mental health stuff as a dad is tough because you're also managing everyone else's stuff on top of dealing with your own. Taking care of yourself makes parenting better across the board.