Elavil (or amitriptyline ), was the first med given to me. It took it's course, pooped out, and now I would like it back because it helps for migraines and dulls pain. I think it dulled my mind as well though. If I could go back in time, I'd stick with a low dose anti-anxiety pill, or get some real good therapy to teach me how to deal with the anxiety and mostly depression.

I thought lorazepam was working like magic, no problems when on it. Until I lowered the dose and I had huge anxiety looking around for 1 mg. of it when I couldn't find the bottle. I take 10 to 20 mg. of diazepam, if I lower it, I feel like I could jump out of my skin when someone is being nasty to me.

I try not to listen to the world news, it's so depressing. Thanks for sharing your experiences little turtle. Hugs to you.