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so my question is i know i have anxiety but do i have depression? and i tried (SSRI'S) like paxil zoloft and lexapro but they didnt make me feel any better. what other medications are there for the anxiety and depression. i was only gievn ssris but they ddint help at all. thanks.
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Hi, sorry to hear you are feeling so bad. Anxiety and depression are often interelated - it cetrainly sound like you have depressive thoughts if nothing else. The following steps will eliminate (or at least significantly reduce) your panic attacks and depression:
1.Breathe properly - if you control your breathing, you control panic. As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, check your breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). This will soon restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better.
2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy! CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for panic attacks, mild depression and anxiety etc. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. (After 15 years of panic attacks, mine stopped completely). You can speak to your doctor about taking a course or you can take a course for free online at: www.livinglifetothefull.com
3. Try relaxation exercise tapes (progressive muscular relaxation). They really help if you practise often enough. You can get free downloads online, e.g. http://www.studentservices.utas.edu.au/c...
With each step practise makes perfect. (i.e. practise the steps every day, not just when you are feeling bad). I hope you feel better soon. Best of luck!
It sounds like you may be bi-polar. Ask your doctor about it.
Sounds like you are bi-polar. I am too and I take lamictal as well as zoloft. Talk to your doctor about yaking lamictal, but it might work, it's worked for me for many years. You do seem to have depression, but it's nothing to worry about. Your doctor will prescribe some medication to help you, and as long as you take it every day diligently, you'll feel better.
Hope this helps.
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