Worried about depression

Rider52 · Jun 24, 2020 at 02:00 PM

For awhile now I've been feeling anxious and down throughout the day. Usually early morning is the worst time. I try so hard to help myself feel better with exercise, hobbies, spending time in nature, walking my pet, etc. I'm struggling with just not feeling myself anymore. I feel like no matter how hard I try there's the negative feelings that come back. I've been to my PCP and another place for a mental health assessment. I was given a prescription for anxiety attacks. I've taken online depression tests and the results vary. I just wish this would get better.

AzulOscuro · Jun 24, 2020 at 04:08 PM

Is it the first time you feel like this or something changed lately?

Rider52 · Jun 24, 2020 at 05:07 PM

I've never had any issues in the past. Just have been feeling like this for a several months now.

AzulOscuro · Jun 24, 2020 at 05:11 PM

Was there a change in your life? A new worry? Something you feel you cannot face?

Rider52 · Jun 24, 2020 at 05:15 PM

I was under some stress with my job. That's when the anxiety started and I haven't felt the same since. I've tried everything, self help, medication and I still struggle.

AzulOscuro · Jun 24, 2020 at 05:28 PM

I understand it.
You named months and this is a long enough period to cause struggles in a person. It’s a good idea that you visited a psychiatrist who can give you some clue.
Are you ok with this psychiatrist? Are you considering the possibility to see another who can prescribe you psychotherapy.
I know meds have a work to do but the real insight is provided on therapy.
It’s possible your psychiatrist saw a mild depression and saw anxiety as the main symptom. There are even meds that help with both depression but also with anxiety. Maybe, another medication that cover both. What about looking for a second opinion, another psychiatrist?

Rider52 · Jun 24, 2020 at 05:51 PM

I went to my PCP and was prescribed meds for anxiety. It has helped some, but I still don't feel right. I went somewhere else for a mental health assessment. I asked them about depression, they said possibly, and suggested counseling. If things don't improve I'll have to try other places.

AzulOscuro · Jun 27, 2020 at 12:38 PM

Wish you like. Keep trying it if things don't improve enough.

Jun 27, 2020 at 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider52

I was under some stress with my job. That's when the anxiety started and I haven't felt the same since. I've tried everything, self help, medication and I still struggle.

Try to find a way to improve your work situation. Until you do that, I am afraid your anxiety will continue as its a symptom of your stressful work situation.

What's happening at work that has you stressed for the past few months? Medication can only address your anxiety symptoms, but it cannot fix the cause of those symptoms: which is your job. Once you fix the cause (your job), your anxiety symptoms will go away.

Rider52 · Jul 08, 2020 at 12:41 PM

I can't figure out what my anxiety trigger is. I get waves of anxiety throughout the day. Sometimes I feel like I got a handle on it and then it comes back.

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AzulOscuro Grand Magnate Member Since Nov 2014 Location: Spain ( the land of flowers and gladness, lol!) Posts: 3,825 9 1,758 hugs given	Jun 24, 2020 at 04:08 PM #2 Is it the first time you feel like this or something changed lately? __________________ Social Anxiety and Depression. Cluster C traits. Trying to improve my English. My apologies for errors and mistakes in advance. Mankind is complex: Make deserts blossom and lakes die. ( GIL SCOTT-HERSON)
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Rider52 Member Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 77 4 6 hugs given	Jun 24, 2020 at 05:07 PM #3 I've never had any issues in the past. Just have been feeling like this for a several months now.
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AzulOscuro Grand Magnate Member Since Nov 2014 Location: Spain ( the land of flowers and gladness, lol!) Posts: 3,825 9 1,758 hugs given	Jun 24, 2020 at 05:11 PM #4 Was there a change in your life? A new worry? Something you feel you cannot face? __________________ Social Anxiety and Depression. Cluster C traits. Trying to improve my English. My apologies for errors and mistakes in advance. Mankind is complex: Make deserts blossom and lakes die. ( GIL SCOTT-HERSON)
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Rider52 Member Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 77 4 6 hugs given	Jun 24, 2020 at 05:15 PM #5 I was under some stress with my job. That's when the anxiety started and I haven't felt the same since. I've tried everything, self help, medication and I still struggle.
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Rider52 Member Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 77 4 6 hugs given	Jun 24, 2020 at 05:51 PM #7 I went to my PCP and was prescribed meds for anxiety. It has helped some, but I still don't feel right. I went somewhere else for a mental health assessment. I asked them about depression, they said possibly, and suggested counseling. If things don't improve I'll have to try other places.
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AzulOscuro Grand Magnate Member Since Nov 2014 Location: Spain ( the land of flowers and gladness, lol!) Posts: 3,825 9 1,758 hugs given	Jun 27, 2020 at 12:38 PM #8 Wish you like. Keep trying it if things don't improve enough. __________________ Social Anxiety and Depression. Cluster C traits. Trying to improve my English. My apologies for errors and mistakes in advance. Mankind is complex: Make deserts blossom and lakes die. ( GIL SCOTT-HERSON)
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Rider52 Member Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 77 4 6 hugs given	Jul 08, 2020 at 12:41 PM #10 I can't figure out what my anxiety trigger is. I get waves of anxiety throughout the day. Sometimes I feel like I got a handle on it and then it comes back.
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