[Redandpurple]

I have had GAD and Depression since I was a teenager. For the past six years I have been taking Mirtazapine. *It has worked well, except during that time of the month. **So last month at my yearly physical I talked to my GP about it. **She recommended I switch to Lexapro . *The first week I got a UTI and all the meds made me so dizzy. *I *had to bribe myself with the purchase of a bracelet to make it through the week. *The next week I was so tired. **Again I bribed myself to make it through the work week. *The next week when I finally stopped taking the Mirtazapine I had such vivid dreams like something was attacking me. *I would wake in sweat and still see flashes of light come at me *and I felt dizzy. *When I called to talk to my Dr about I found out she was gone for the week. *The nurse talked to a different Dr. And She prescribed Zoloft. *Last night I laid awake most of the night shaking and having muscle cramps. *I'm still having them now. **I called to talk to my Dr and again was informed that she was gone for the day. *The nurse talked to the other Dr who has prescribed Wellbutrin. **After looking at it's possible side effects I don't know if I want to take it. *I *have a follow-up apt with my Dr in 2 weeks. **I *just don't think I can go through any more. *I *think switching meds was a bad idea. **I called in sick to work. **I'm trying not to feel like I failed. **Thank you for reading this. *I *just don't know what to do.

[Skeezyks]

Hello Redandpurple: I'm sorry you are having such a difficult time. And unfortunately, there's really not much I could suggest. You mentioned your GP. The general consensus of opinion, here on PC, seems to be that it is best to be getting psych med prescriptions from a psychiatrist. If it is your GP who is prescribing your psych med's, you may want to consider getting in to see a psychiatrist. Of course that's no guarantee either. But it may be worth a try.

Getting onto the right amounts of the right psych med's can be a real trial-&-error process, I'm afraid... with lots of stumbling blocks along the way. If things continue to be bad for you, a trip to an emergency services department at a local hospital may be in order. Hope you begin feeling better soon.

[Redandpurple]

Thanks. **I almost went to the er last night. *But I work at the hospital and I didn't want people to know I'm having trouble. **It's such a small town and everyone knows everyone else. **Also I wasn't sure what they could have done. **I'm not sure if there is a psychologist here. *I might have to drive to a bigger city, at least an hour maybe two or three away. ***I'll look into it though, *thanks. *I *really just needed to vent to someone who understands.