Medication helping the depression but not the anxiety

[superchick22684]

I've been on Celexa and Abilify for about 2 months now and I'm finally starting to see a difference in my depression. I feel much more stable and less down in the dumps. However I'm still experiencing a lot of anxiety and I'm not sure how to proceed.

Should I ask my doctor if I can change meds? Then there's the issue of if I change meds what if the depression comes back? Has anyone dealt with this before?

Just looking for some support and anyone who has had a similar experience. If you have any tips for dealing with anxiety that is appreciated as well.

[Anne1221]

You might want to just discuss this with your doctor and just see what your available options are. He/she may want to up the dosage of Celexa (which might not be an option), or talk about changing meds, or seeing if a little more time will help. I'm trying something new this week-I'm cutting back on my Lexapro and am going to take Xanax only when needed for anxiety. I'm tired of the Lexapro fatigue I have. Or, you could end up like me and try them all. I have now tried every one it seems, except Zoloft, but when I mention trying that my doctor rolls his eyes. He says it will cause more fatigue than the Lexapro. Switching meds is tricky for you since you have a few you've already tried, but they did not agree with you. Still, it's worth considering.

[superchick22684]

Anne,
Thanks for responding to my post. I'm kind of like you in that I've tried several antidepressants. Here's my laundry list of meds that I've tried: Paxil, Lexapro, Cymbalta,Effexor and currently Celexa. I was on Buspar for a short time as well and found that it was somewhat helpful but my pdoc decided it wasn't helping enough.
I will talk to my pdoc. Thanks again!

[RoderickLariviere]

You should discuss with your doctor if your medications are not helping with anxiety. I have tried some antidepressants but Zoloft help me with the depression and Xanax works for my anxiety issues.
You can ask about these two.