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Originally Posted by newtus
yes i feel like i use things to cope with my anxiety. drinking, smoking. even pills. im on haldol, xanax and ambien now so i am on meds. the only next appt i have is with a peer support specialist. they cant do much but share their experiences. some of them dont even have a bachelors degree. i dont see my therapist til the 21st.
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I was meaning something else like the SNRI you tried... I thought you had an appointment after you had to come of the Effexor was it?
Xanax is obviously ok for short-term relief of anxiety, ambien should in theory help you sleep... but you are not taking anything for your mood. SSRIs/SNRIs can have the added benefit of helping reduce overall levels of anxiety too...
I'm not sure exactly what different roles various workers have over there, but has your therapist given you any worksheets or exercises to help with your anxiety or mood? Or do you just talk in general...?