[lilithmoon]

So im going through a seperation with my husband and ive been feeling really depressed lately. Ive always been in a bad sleep routine but find myself moreso lately. I take an antidepressant for GAD, but sometimes I wonder if it is enough. Also, tonight I was panicking all night. Racing heart, fear I have an illness, thinking about my husband who hasnt yet moved out and how hes out at a bar drinking with friends. I drink diet pepsi, so im thinking the caffeine could also be making my anxiety worse. So many little things. Also I felt completly depressed and linely today. I dont have many people to talk with, im a stay at home mim and I live in a cold climate. So I have very litte motivation to go places. Also, where woukd I go other than the store....lol. I have no money since husband payed his new apart ment and my money quickly went to groceries and smokes. Yes, because I smoke I feel guilt about that but am too stressed to quit now with everything going on, so I hope this doesnt turn into a stop smoking forum lol. I guess my question is, how can I have such bad anxiety if im taking meds, is the dose too low? And how do I find things to do and get out of this depression when im home with the kids and have little to no motivation? Thanks!!

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[Rohag]

A Guess: Yes, this is circumstantial in that the multiple heightened stresses you face are exacerbating the underlying GAD. I suspect a pdoc might suggest an increased dosage or a change in medication or the addition of another medication. The doctor may later reevaluate the dosage when the stresses pass.

Does your situation permit you speaking with your prescribing doctor?

[lilithmoon]

Thanks for answering! I guess I should make a doctor appointment and actually go. Now that I have my own car. I havent talked to my family dr in a while and my psych I saw 2 times before she moved and then nothing was done to find mevsomeone else. So im basically staying on my dose given for a couple years already. I feel like im just treading water

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[wa(o)rrior]

Hi, better get to a psych for re-evaluation. unfortunately it is not an easy fight against depression. even small "upset" can take you down into the bottomless pit.