[RamblinClementine]

Do you find that your depression exists with anxiety? My anxiety has been off the chain lately. Today I didn't have any coffee and I feel much chiller but still not totally normal.

I'm also depressed. I've had a few bad periods in my life, on and off of meds, and I'm seeing a psychiatrist Wednesday to hopefully get started and stay on something. It sucks but it's worse to feel depressed. I'm embarrassed about cycling off and on meds so much. Maybe it's for the best.

Also besides coffee I've noticed drinking initially makes me anxious, and then drinking more blunts it off again. Should I just stay away from drinking? Will have to relearn social behavior since it's often the buffer for me in social situations.

Thank you Forums! This serves as a great support to me, to know that others are kind and also going through similar situations.

[Skeezyks]

Hello RamblinClementine: Yes, I have both depression & anxiety. At the moment, I'd say my anxiety is significantly worse than my depression. Today, I was baking some bread & I got behind on some other stuff I needed to get done... result... major anxiety attack! I HATE myself when I get like that... oh shucks... I hate myself all of the time anyways...

I'm a black tea drinker mostly, although I also enjoy a cup of coffee sometimes too. I suppose the caffeine in these beverages probably adds to my anxiety level. But, hey, it's the only vice I have left! Besides, where I live, you need something hot to drink for a significant portion of the year.

I used to drink alcoholic beverages. Truth be told, I LOVE the taste of most liquors. But I all but gave it up when I went on antidepressants. I'm not on them anymore, but I still don't drink much of anything alcoholic anymore. It sounds to me like, if one drink makes you anxious, & it takes more to blunt the effect, perhaps not indulging to begin with is the best solution. My best wishes to you...

[spring2014]

hi ramblingclementine,
I too was diagnosed with anxiety and depression by my therapist . my anxiety level goes sky high like a kite. I take meds for both anxiety and depression . my depression picks up where my anxiety level dies down . my therapist specializes in anxiety and depression as well as adjustments to life changes , relationships,and promoting strengths for personal growth as well as an experienced registered nurse. you have to be able to cope with anxiety and depression together .I read in an article that anxiety and depression goes hand in hand . one can leas into another and that they must be treated at the same time.









Diagnosis: Anxiety and depression
meds: Cymbalta 90mgs at night
Vistrail 2 25 mgs daily for anxiety prn
50 mgs at night for insomnia

[arabianhorselover]

Alcohol and depression are not a good mix.