Anxiety / Depression...sneaking back up on me..

Just when I thought things were getting better. I am still taking Zoloft 100mg (I cut it back from 150mg bc I am TTC - and I want to event. get down to 50mg). Any natural remedies? I am also seeing a therapist (have been for a while). This stinks...

Re: Anxiety / Depression...sneaking back up on me..

I think the medication/therapy combination is a good one. You might want to add yoga, meditation, massage, or accupuncture to help you destress. GL!

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Re: Anxiety / Depression...sneaking back up on me..

Have you tried working with a cognitive behavioral therapist?

They are psychologists who do not do psychoanalysis for the most part; their method of therapy is to teach you coping techniques such as breathing and visualization.

I worked with one in Manhattan for a while -- LOVED her.

It may sound like a lot of nonsense, but it really worked for me.

Re: Anxiety / Depression...sneaking back up on me..

Jen - Welcome back from your trip!!! Hope you had a great time.

Have you considered accupuncture at all?

My BIL who is a chriopractor by trade, but does energy/crystal healing, told me to consider taking magnesium if my doctor will allow it. He said that's supposed to help with stress and anxiety. I can also ask him if he knows of anything else that's natural and won't interfere with TTC. He's extreamily knowledgeable when it comes to this type of stuff.

Re: Anxiety / Depression...sneaking back up on me..

thanks everyone! i am actually thinking about acupuncture for TTC but now that you mention it, it may be a stress reliever too! thanks

Re: Anxiety / Depression...sneaking back up on me..

you'd be amazed how just breathing will help you tremendously. You learn to focus on it and do it even when you don't have anxiety/stress just do it several times a day.