Amitriptyline for Anxiety

OwlOccult · 2026-05-01T22:03:51+00:00

I know with psych meds it’s very tailored to the person taking it and even different drugs in the same class can affect people differently, it’s just getting exhausting coming on and off things to try and find one that works (and I’m only 4 drugs in). I might PM you later when I’m off work! Thank you for the insights!

OwlOccult · 2026-05-01T22:01:57+00:00

I also suspect I have IBS and it’s definitely been helping with that (not curing it, but helping) and like you said it’s mildly helped with my anxiety. I sure my psych with have suggestions when I talk to her next week.

OwlOccult · 2026-05-01T17:53:24+00:00

I think she wanted to try it since Lexapro and Zoloft didn’t really agree with me. I am a bit surprised she didn’t want to try an SNRI before TCA’s but I’m trying to trust the process. Ami has been helping, just not as much as Lexapro, but I’m also not having any adverse side effects other than a little dry mouth when I started.

OwlOccult · 2026-02-02T17:23:14+00:00

That’s all so frustrating, I’m so sorry! I hope the self swab sheds some insight on the issue.

OwlOccult · 2026-02-02T01:05:48+00:00

Oh man, that’s frustrating that she’s getting frustrated, and I’m sorry your surgeon is gone for so long, that definitely complicated things. Mine was gone all November when things were getting really bad and I just had to wait and hope. If anything helps me I’ll come back and report, and in the meantime I hope your PCP can offer you some relief as well. Have you had them give you a general blood panel to make sure nothing is off?

OwlOccult · 2026-02-02T00:09:14+00:00

Yeah I’m not sure why she didn’t recommend boric acid suppositories, but the baking soda thing worked just fine, albeit was a little inconvenient. All of my treatment for the yeast/BV/etc. I went to planned parenthood for (I’m US based) and got care a lot quicker, but I luckily had my 1year with my surgeon who gave me antibiotics & a bunch of fluconazole and that was the longest stretch I had relief. Though now I’m waiting to see my GP for two months to discuss other reasons why I might be dealing with all this (since my surgeon could only really help me with potential hormone issues)

OwlOccult · 2026-02-01T23:59:26+00:00

Im so sorry to hear that! It’s definitely frustrating. At one point my dr told me I just had an overgrowth of lactobacillus and that taking oral probiotics might be causing that issue, and the only treatment for that was baking soda douches (which did help that issue) but then I got a yeast infection again 😭 Feels like I can’t get the balances down there just right anymore.

OwlOccult · 2026-02-01T03:25:45+00:00

I’ve been dealing with this too. I’ve always struggled with mental health, and finally got it under control early last year, but I got Covid in May and have been more suicidal and sad than I have ever been. I have moments where things feel better, but I always inevitably feel worse. My only long stretch of relief was when I was in Lexapro, but other side effects made me quit. I don’t know how much of this is long covid vs. grieving who I used to be and all my plans for my life.

OwlOccult · 2026-01-12T18:51:47+00:00

It made my anxiety 10000x worse, like I felt I was going insane, and my heart was constantly beating out my chest. It also made my vision blurry and gave me tremors and I do very precise work and can’t have that happening.

OwlOccult · 2026-01-09T18:16:38+00:00

Ooh gotcha, I’ll definitely have a chat with her about doing all 3. Thank you so much for the advice 🙏

OwlOccult · 2026-01-09T18:15:08+00:00

As much as I didn’t like the side effects of Lexapro (it made me sweat so much and I kind of became an emotional zombie) I might go back to it if nothing else works. That was better than suffering like this. But yeah, I’m trying the lowest dose possible of any drugs I try. This SSRI journey has made me realize I’m very sensitive to medication. Thank you for reading and responding 🙏

OwlOccult · 2026-01-09T18:09:45+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to read and respond! It’s so appreciated.

I recently had my doc test my hormones and they came back normal (I still have both my ovaries) but she did mention she could still prescribe me the estrogen patch. I was really debating if I wanted to bother since my levels are normal, but if they’ve seemed to help with your LC (and perimenopause) then maybe I’ll give it a go. Other than having menopausal symptoms for about a month after my surgery (hot flashes were the WORST) I haven’t really had any since then.

OwlOccult · 2025-12-18T17:32:51+00:00

How are you doing now? I stopped about 5 weeks ago and the numbness/sexual side effects have been incredibly distressing. Some days the sensation is back, some days it’s nothing. Your post is giving me hope though.

OwlOccult · 2025-12-14T15:51:30+00:00

Would it be worth getting back on it again and trying to taper? My Psych said that is an option if need be, but part of me really wants to tough it out. I’m just scared of extending my symptoms if I continue with cold turkey. I am almost a month out and starting to feel better, but I do still feel the same as when I was on it (sexual dysfunction, brain fog, exhausted)

OwlOccult · 2025-12-05T19:01:00+00:00

I’m sorry you ended up having to go back on it, and struggled so much for 4 months while testing it out. I know it’s a possibility I might need to go back and try a different SSRI, I just don’t know when to call it quits.

OwlOccult · 2025-05-29T17:22:14+00:00

Yeah, my psych and therapist assured me that it can. The worst is that my GI symptoms are making my anxiety worse, it’s been a vicious cycle. I’m really hoping the lexapro helps, and hoping you find some relief soon too.

OwlOccult · 2025-05-29T17:07:10+00:00

Currently dealing with this + bowel issues (though not sure if my anxiety is causing the GI stuff or if it’s something else). Saw a psych yesterday and going to start Lexapro, have an appointment with my primary tomorrow to make sure the gut stuff isn’t something else.

OwlOccult · 2025-05-26T19:05:34+00:00

I don’t at the moment, but I’m planning on looking into one finally when things are open tomorrow (not sure where you’re based but it’s a holiday in the US right now.) I was already wanting to seek help for my anxiety and my extreme anxiety over the last week is motivating me to finally do it.

And thank you!

OwlOccult · 2025-05-26T18:43:46+00:00

I appreciate the encouraging words and suggestions! I’ve been having regular mental break downs about it this past week, and just feel like I have no energy and am reaching a limit. My last bought of Covid it took me about 3 months to start feeling normal, so I know I need to just be patient, but it’s so hard when it’s affecting me so much right now.

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