Hello everyone

[Pilot1977]

Just found the forum and started to look around and it seems like a good fit. I'm a 35 year old male professional that has had a rough last few years, career, failed relationships, going from no problems to having money issues etc. I fell into drinking heavily because it would make anxiety go away temporarily only to make it come back ten fold.

I had never been suicidal until I tried lexapro. I stopped that, been on Xanax as needed but it turns me into a zombie.

Tried a few therapists and struck out. Some said, I didn't give it enough time others said some therapists are better than others and I'd have to try a few.

Any advice. There are days I can't even drive, function or work. It comes in unexplainably and sometimes I do things to cause it.

Either way, thanks in advance. Pilot1977

[SunnieDebris]

Hey there, and welcome. I'm sorry that you are having such a hard time. My advice would be to try another antidepressant, with caution. Go to a psychiatrist, if you can, that's their speciality. Xanax alone helps, but an antidepressant can also help a lot. I'm 37 and have anxiety and physical problems. As far as therapists go, there are a lot more bad ones than good ones, so I would encourage you to have an open mind about it, even if you need some time off. I'm sorry that you feel so stuck. What's your family situation?

[Mk1710]

I'd recommend hypnosis ! It's amazing it's a psychological exercise that puts your worries into your conscious mind so you can control them more and get ride of them because all they are is a habit which you need to break away from all the best x

[timothy19]

Hi Pilot how are u ?

[AnxietyInstituteSA]

Have you considered group therapy? Some find it easier to connect to and learn from others that are going through a similar experience. There are even some day treatment programs (example: 8 am - 5 pm, M-F, 2-4 weeks) that are covered by insurance and provide more intense treatment.

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