Do your "unhealthy coping mechanisms" affect your quality of life? Mention those at the pdoc appt. My go-to stress buster for over 20 years was smoking (over a pack a day sometimes) and when I quit smoking I really began the long slide downhill.

I'm sorry you're suffering. Some antidepressants also work on anxiety but ask your doc. Good luck to you!

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