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How to deal with crippling anxiety (lemmygrad.ml)
submitted 2 months ago by ashestoashes@lemmygrad.ml to c/comradeship@lemmygrad.ml
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I'm on 100mg of Zoloft but still, every day I'm constantly in fear. I have dehabilitating panic attacks often. It never let's up. It's not feelings of anxiety doctor, it's a single feeling of constant anxiety.

I know, I know - this isn't the place for such a question. I just don't know what to do. If this gets removed so be it.

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[โ€“] prof_tincoa@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Hi! I used to take way more Zoloft daily due to chronic anxiety. What helped me:

I kept going to the doctor and adjusting medication. Tried different meds, different dosages, until I found what worked for me.

My personal circumstances changed. I got transferred back to the city. My job at a rural school was gruesome, but I'll spare the details.

I had a lot of support from my dear wife.

I started to get organised, first through my union. Working towards a goal with like-minded people helped me have a more positive outlook of the future.

I got diagnosed with autism. It helped us understand myself and my needs better.

Mindful meditation helped me a whole fucking lot. Almost like a magic spell.

I went to therapy.

Not all of those options will be available for you, but I hope something in there is helpful. All such personal anecdotes must be taken with a grain of salt. I still take 50 mg of Zoloft daily, but I'm okay with it.

I also started smoking weed, but I can't say how much that is possibly helping or hindering my progress. It was instrumental for me quitting alcohol altogether, though, and I'll be forever grateful for that.

[โ€“] ashestoashes@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 2 months ago

Thank you for your thoughtful answer. Weed helps, but I can't always be high (much to my chagrin). I've thought about Autism, but it almost seems too obvious. I'm glad things are better for you.