Changing medications - when to try
Hey all,
Wanting to talk a little about medication changes. In the last few months, I've been having problems in my marriage, and in the last month or so things have gotten much more difficult. Along with that, my depression has gotten much more difficult to handle, and I've been dealing with some anxiety and panic as well.
I have an online therapist and am starting couples therapy, and the psychiatrist who prescribes my anti-depressants is not easy for me to get to. After having perhaps the worst month I've had in a long time, I'm making the trip to see her, looking in desperation for a solution, but am not sure what to tell her. Part of me is tempted to ask for a new anti-depressant, but maybe it's my current life situation that's causing the problems, and new meds won't fix that. I'm also scared of starting on a new drug, because that's hard, and scary, and probably means more trips back to see her to figure out if things are working or not.
I guess I'll just tell her all of this and see what she thinks. Maybe I'm just looking for the magic fix that will put my life right...but I know that meds are not that answer. But I sure don't feel like I'm coping well at all right now.
Thoughts?
I feel for you. Changing meds is always a challenge and getting in to see someone can be as well. But your brain is telling you that the change is becoming more necessary. You probably need to follow that suggestion. Maybe the change won't be as drastic as you think. It sounds like you are doing tons of other great stuff to help yourself.@Carlene
Open communication with a doctor you trust is often the best way to go. It sounds like you have a good plan in place. It can be concerning, but you can discuss that concern as well.
