Quote Originally Posted by superchick22684 View Post
Hello there. Thought I'd throw in my two cents. Last fall I started taking meds again after being off for 7 years (mostly because I didn't have insurance) and attending therapy again. First time around I was on meds for about a year and was prescribed three different antidepressants (had to switch twice due to them either being ineffective or issues with insurance).
Right now I'm prescribed 60 mg of Cymbalta (extended release) and 10 mgs of Buspirone (taken three times a day) for my panic disorder and depression. I'm continuing to go to therapy and utilizing yoga, guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation to deal with any anxiety that comes up. I pretty much view my meds as one of the tools that I have that allows me to go about my life normally. I've only been on the buspirone a little over a month and a half but have seen a huge difference in my anxiety and depression.
I can relate to some of the situations that you've mentioned like eating in restaurants causing anxiety and backing out of making plans with people. Prior to beginning meds it was nearly impossible for me to eat out at a restaurant by myself because it caused me terrible anxiety. I still get a little uncomfortable sometimes but don't look at eating out alone as terrifying anymore. I'm still working on not backing out of making plans with people. Sometimes my anxiety flares up and I feel much better just staying at home.
Not sure if this was helpful or not. Best of luck to you.
That's a good way to look at it. I've also tried utilising things like yoga etc to deal with anxiety.

It sounds like the meds work really well for you- I'm going to try to have an in-depth chat with my GP although they are usually rushing to get you in and out as quickly as possible at my local GP so an in-depth chat is usually difficult to find!