Light medication for anxiety?

[bookaspaday]

Is anyone taking medication for anxiety and does it help?

Hi I have been taking 20mg fluoxetine for around 5 years. It definitely make me feel better. I am having reoccurring blips atm though so increasing my dose from tomorrow which I am terrified about x

No meds for me, worried I’d never get off them.

I cut out caffeine and alcohol and made sure I got exercise daily (even a couple of short brisk walks helps, it does not have to be a session in the gym). Also keeping a simple note of how I am feeling/stuff that has happened helps. A warm shower before bed and 20 mins reading a lighthearted book before bed helped relaxation.

Got anyone you can talk to? A worry shared is a worry halved.

Good luck.

Duloxetine for me-2g. Absolute life changer.