I have had spells much like what you have described, Heather. The doctor called them a panic state. I had to be fully hospitalized & I was happy that I agreed to it. Just the change in scenery helped me to make a turnaround. I was able to sleep, have meals delivered, not worry about bills or my dd's well being. It was exactly what the dr. ordered. Partial programs are good, too. You will get that change you need to get your focus off the anxiety. You will have some structure. Extra time to discuss your feelings & learn new ways to cope. But, the best thing is that you get to go home to your family everyday. It is NOT a matter of how sick you are. It's a matter of what treatment will serve you best. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan
Heather I can relate to what you are saying. My lexapro is no longer doing it's job and I'm waiting for the celexa to come in (which will be at least another two months) In the meantime depression is setting in pretty heavily. and to me this is ten times worse then the anxiety. They won't give me any prn meds to help with the anxiety or sleep problems I'm having. To be truthful I wonder why I even keep trying as since the celexa is so close to the lexapro I don't have alot of faith that it will be much better. And if it isn't it will again be another 2/3 months before they can get me something else to try. So In the meantime i just try to quietly suffer through it and hope they will someday find the right medications for me. I'm taking it one day at a time baby steps to just try to hold onto my sanity. So hang in there Heather if i can you can.
Hi Heather.
Heather I can relate to what you are saying. My lexapro is no longer doing it's job and I'm waiting for the celexa to come in (which will be at least another two months) In the meantime depression is setting in pretty heavily. and to me this is ten times worse then the anxiety. They won't give me any prn meds to help with the anxiety or sleep problems I'm having. To be truthful I wonder why I even keep trying as since the celexa is so close to the lexapro I don't have alot of faith that it will be much better. And if it isn't it will again be another 2/3 months before they can get me something else to try. So In the meantime i just try to quietly suffer through it and hope they will someday find the right medications for me. I'm taking it one day at a time baby steps to just try to hold onto my sanity. So hang in there Heather if i can you can.
Keitha
(((Heather)))
Sheri Ann