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Anxiety even while medicated

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jen31560
jen31560

Has anyone been "better" since being on meds but still has a high level of anxiety? Now I'm convinced my scary symptoms aren't anxiety cuz the meds haven't worked completely...

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  • francesca45319
    francesca45319 jen31560

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    I've been on and off meds for about 16 years. Personally, I don't think meds cure anxiety they just help alleviate the symptoms or 'take off the edge'. However alleviation of symptoms is enough for some people to stop being anxious. Meds can't stop your thoughts and feelings. I would use meds in conjunction with therapy and other strategies. I wouldn't look to upping your dosage necessarily....
  • tanya73811
    tanya73811 jen31560

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    Hi jen

    I thought you were doing better. Have the tablets

    Given you any relief at all with dr

    • jen31560
      jen31560 tanya73811

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      I was doing so well!!!!!! Almost completely normal. But then I had a few life stressors and it got bad again. That's why I'm wondering if meds can't just make you completely immune from ever experiencing anxiety again...
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