Depression, Anxiety, Agitation - It's Unbearable

For over 50 years I struggled with this condition. I stuck it out with hard work and faking it. Now that I'm nearly 77, I cant go on anymore, but don't want to traumatize family that I see (not often)! In three years I lost my wife (2015), sister (2016), & both young nieces (2017- 2018). I had supported them all until death basically! I have been on psychotropic prescription drugs for 50 years, presently on three 1mg Xanax and two Effexor 150 mg. It's hell on earth!

REPLY

REPORT

Are those the only medications you are currently on?

I could be that you need to try a different medication, or a combination of them. Have you informed your doctor that this current combination just isn't working?

You've been through a lot, so it is not surprising that you are feeling this way, you may just need some help to get over the hump, so to speak. I strongly encourage you not to give up on life, because as you said, you would traumatize a lot of people, and you'd miss out on so much.

Both of these medications can also cause depression and mood changes as side effects, along with nausea, headache, and dizziness. The Xanax also carries the risk of being habit forming, according to NIH reports.

I am so very sorry for your losses, it is never easy to lose those we love.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 3

Re: Verwon (# 1)

Yes, dizziness is a major problem. My GP is a nice Bloke, but just had enough. Also at my age I have soldered on far too long! After my wife passed away I coped reasonably well and a female from her prayer-group turned up after not bothering to see us for eight years and saw an opportunity to get into my finances. I lived a hard and frugal life, it was totally out of character for me, but gone is gone!

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Things are not getting better, I am sticking to the same medication and try to keep a bit active, but I am seriously considering throwing in the towel!

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

My phychiatrist RX me celexa for depression ~ Then he tryed me on 5 types of anphedamien type Meds for ADHD Thoes Meds f...

3 REPLIES

My doctor won't put me on anything like benzos because im on methadone. I'm now on sertraline 50mg and that'...

4 REPLIES

Hi, I'm a sophomore, International student with a scholarship from my government. I'm 36 years old and male. I h...

14 REPLIES

Here it is . I need my meds and I need what I was on and now I am not. I need your help to get me prescribed xanax, 80mg...

13 REPLIES

I have been taking 15mg of Mirtazapine for three weeks. This was prescribed after suffering from insomnia and anxiety, w...

46 REPLIES

I was always fully functioning until I had an I indemnified viral infection and then a heart issue two years ago, three ...

2 REPLIES

I have been taking nitrilixe SR 1 mg for the past three years discontinuing tenalol (same chemical composition) as sugge...

I tried to make an appointment with Dr. Coates for depression and anxiety and was told I HAD to provide my previous medi...

1 REPLY

I just got out of Dover Behavior health for a nervous meltdown I was prescribed Paxil & xanax what scares me is the ...

1 REPLY

I had depression n anxiety 10yrs ago. Was given Seroxat n had very good results. Been off meds since then. Now depressio...

3 REPLIES