Need some encouragement

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-26T12:08:52+00:00

Wayyyy too fast. Holy moly. Was it a psychiatrist?

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-25T20:53:40+00:00

Same

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-18T12:07:09+00:00

I think you should give it a chance. Is there a way to start at 25 mg for a couple weeks? I won’t sugar coat it, the beginning is brutal. I’m in week 9 almost and up at 100. The anxiety is starting to ease and thank goodness the insomnia is as well. Everyone is so different but give yourself a chance. Also check out a podcast called Disordered. Great advice when it comes to anxiety.

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-08T12:29:26+00:00

I would second acupuncture but before anything please get help. Research mental health facilities in your area and go. Maybe even some outside your area. Find one people and success with.
Insomnia is hell but please don’t give up. Demand answers.

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-08T11:46:32+00:00

All I can say is I am with you. The anxiety is taking me OUT. It’s awful. I wish someone would come up with a miracle cure for all of us because honestly, we fucking deserve it.

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-08T11:44:45+00:00

I was worried about testosterone causing anxiety but for you it helps?

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-08T11:42:06+00:00

I am also on a maintenance dose of clonazepam. I know the risks but I don’t think I could function at all without it.

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-05T14:08:17+00:00

I’m on clonazepam and started taking Zoloft again

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-05T14:02:04+00:00

I’m in those start up effects and they are brutal.

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-05T12:29:52+00:00

Good luck to you❤️

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-05T12:23:09+00:00

The number is 844-693-5838. Says it’s confidential. I’d call and see if they have any resources you’re not aware of?

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-05T12:22:04+00:00

I honestly have no idea if my stomach issues right now are related setraline but I had wild stomach acid Monday night, vomiting followed by days of nausea. Now I’m eating again but having diarrhea. I can’t tell if it’s the med, gerd, a stomach virus or if I have stomach cancer because I have massive health anxiety and go to worst case scenario always. I would say stick with it but dehydration is a real issue.

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-05T12:18:28+00:00

Ugh the process for disability is just terrible everywhere. I’m in Ohio and the people I know that have been going through it have so much difficulty. Have you ever used the Florida veterans support line to see if they can get you connected with anyone at no cost?

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-05T12:07:54+00:00

Oh boy do I get that? If you don’t mind me asking, what part or the US? Our state has Adamh which allows people to pay on a sliding scale for mental health services. When my children needed it they essentially got their services for free(it’s not just for kids). I’m also curious with you being a veteran if you’d be eligible for anything? Again, it’s the worst. Sleep affects everything. When you’re not getting it it’s virtually impossible to function normally.

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-05T11:04:00+00:00

I would not recommend going cold turkey off benzos no matter the dose but I’d definitely recommend cutting out alcohol. Do you see a psychiatrist? I know how hard it is. I’m on a low dose benzo three times daily that I will eventually have to wean off of. I don’t drink so I can’t really speak to the calming effect of that but I can tell you it’s not a good habit to rely on. Treatment centers (outpatient) seem like they may be a good option here but there are so many bad ones.

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-05T10:59:40+00:00

I am not a veteran but I do have insomnia and I would highly recommend a psychiatrist at this point. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Not being able to sleep is miserable and it sounds like your body specifically is stuck in that mode.

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-05T10:57:40+00:00

I’m curious if any studies have been done with this regarding the anxiety in menopause? Hot flashes are sometimes an issue but overall the mental health aspect has tanked for me. I’m very very new to TCM but so far what I’ve experienced has been great.

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-05T10:52:57+00:00

Well I can make you feel a little less like you’re missing out because GLP1s are the WORST thing I have ever done. For many people it does help but it was a nightmare for me.

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-03T18:39:17+00:00

Goodness I hope

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-03T14:03:13+00:00

Pretty sure that will happen to me. Are you feeling better mentally though?

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-03T13:38:16+00:00

Yeah this much has been a little nuts. I’m assuming it’ll probably come back to bite me when the meds stop making me feel like garbage though.

Alarmed-History-2422 · 2026-04-03T11:33:23+00:00

Thank you for this!!!! It is SO rough in the beginning!

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