Anxiety and medication experiences

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Hi,
Have had anxiety and some depression for many years. Currently on sertraline 100mg since May this year. Its helped with my mood, but my anxiety is still there and worsening. I am constantly overthinking. My mind does not stop and I cant relax. Have tried meditation, mindfulness apps, CBD oils. I worry about everything, things like, how much water im using, fuel im using, heating, money, switching off lights, my diet, will i put the pen there or over there? Using too much milk. What people think of me. My mind often drifts into bad scenarios where im injured. I worry about not doing enough with my DD, doing too much with DD, being a panicky mum with DD, not having any hobbies. My mind does not stop. I have been sleeping ok but having disturbing, vivid dreams every night for a while now. Lately I have been feeling unwell and drained and i just want to shut my head up, its too much.

Has anyone had experience of anti anxieties ? Can I take sertraline with something else? I dont want to increase sertraline, i dont feel its doing anything for anxiety . I am going to see my GP next week , but wanted to hear some experiences before i go to give me courage to ask for something....because asking gives me anxiety !!!
Many thanks !

Hello
I’ve also had anxiety, in my case health related, for the last decade. When it is at its worst my mind just won’t switch off, worry from the moment I wake up til bed. I’ve tried propanolol, certraline, citilopram (may have spelt these wrong, sorry) but the best for me has been a combination of pregabalin and exercise. I had the loveliest Gp who tried many different things including acupuncture, visualisation, breathing, etc and I’ve had cbt counselling too but for me, pregabalin was fab. I don’t think it’s for everyone and it took a while to get the right dose but life is so much better now. Anxiety is a horrible thing, it took all the pleasure out of my life for many years and I’m glad I found something that part way alleviates it. I hope you do too. X

lottie7777 thanks for your response. You're right about it taking all the pleasure out of life, this is how I'd explain it - i also worry from the moment i wake until i sleep (and even in my dreams now)
it is encouraging to hear that you've found something that helps . Thank u x

Propranolol will stop the physical symptoms of anxiety but not the thoughts themselves. Have you tried CBT? I found it quite helpful for the more irrational anxieties.

didyouseetheflaresinthesky yeah its the thoughts that bother me most. I have tried CBT a few years back, it's a 6 month waiting list where I live and I remember feeling I didnt need it by the time I saw someone. Will ask to be put on a list again actually. Thanks

Pregabalin, mindfulness, meditation, a good course of CBT/psychology and regular exercise.

Could you be peri menopausal? I don't know your age but my anxiety hit the roof this past year (unusual for me) and I'm being checked via bloods. I have a host of other symptoms too, but it may be worth considering it if you have any related symptoms. Then again, that's just on my mind currently.

I hope you get the help you need. Good luck.

Diazapam is effective as a short term help with anxiety.

Thanks for all your replies
Gp suggested reducing setraline from 100mg to 50mg, as i was less anxious on 50mg....I'm quite happy to do this as my mood has been good for a while, and id rather try reduce ADs eventually, anxiety is the main issue. Then after a few weeks I can try propranonlol (anyone tried this against pregabalin?) But i am going to see him sooner as the Sertraline gradual reduction is causing anxiety overload!!! on top of all the headaches, nightmares, drowsiness..