See Alike in...

Alike App

Browser

Introduction and Coping with Anxiety and Depression

katie19

622d

Hey everyone! I’m new here and want to tell you about myself! I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression in 2019 and have IBS due to the anxiety. I haven’t found a medication that works for me so I struggle with it at times, but I’ve found some coping mechanisms that help a lot. Looking forward to chatting :)

0

9

9

Depression

Anxiety (Including GAD)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Polycarbophil Calcium

Low Mood

Dicycloverine

View all
Top reply
    • MJ4E

      622d

      I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression in 2017 and then IBS in 2019 after I got off Lexapro. I was prescribed Dicyclomine which helped a little bit in the beginning, but after a few months it stopped working. I started taking CBD oil and that has been a life saver for me! It pretty much helps me with all my IBS symptoms.

      1

      Reply
      Chat
    • MJ4E

      622d

      I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression in 2017 and then IBS in 2019 after I got off Lexapro. I was prescribed Dicyclomine which helped a little bit in the beginning, but after a few months it stopped working. I started taking CBD oil and that has been a life saver for me! It pretty much helps me with all my IBS symptoms.

      1

      Reply
    • SalineTurnip

      622d

      Welcome! I hope you don't mind my asking but what coping mechanisms are working for you?

      1

      Reply
      • katie19

        622d

        @SalineTurnip I’ve found that taking walks outside helps improve my mood, reading keeps my distracted from bad thoughts, and having a routine helps and staying busy helps with my depression. Hope that helps!

        1

        Reply
    • MoS

      622d

      Hi friend! I'm glad you've found some coping skills to help you out, that can really make a difference. I hope this app helps you learn more skills to manage! Good luck 😊

      1

      Reply
    • unicorn

      622d

      I’m also looking for helpful medication/treatment/coping tools. I took an antidepressant for a while and it didn’t help with either. Now I am on a mood stabilizer, and it should help the depression, but I’m not sure what to do about the anxiety 🤷‍♀️ Good luck on your search!

      2

      Reply
      • katie19

        622d

        @unicorn Thank you! I took lexapro for a few months but didn’t notice a different. I stopped taking it and haven’t tried anything since. Tbh I’m scared to since it can make my symptoms worse if it’s wrong for me.

        0

        Reply
        • unicorn

          622d

          @katie19 I am totally with you on that. It took a long time for me to finally try medication and then again to start the second one because I was worried about side effects, etc. One thing that can be a little helpful is getting a GeneSight test, which test how your genes interact with the medications and how your body metabolizes them. It doesn’t predict how effective the medication will be, but it does let you know which ones might be good to avoid. Some gene/medication interactions have a higher likelihood of negative side effects than others.

          1

          Reply
    • Ambier

      622d

      Hello. I am glad you came here. I will gladly be here to talk if you ever need it no matter what. Feel free to add me.

      1

      Reply

☝ This content is generated by our users and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making any medical decision

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Want to chat or share? Download the Alike app now and get complete access to Alike.health's unique features.

Alike health

Instantly get answers to medical questions with our AI, built from the collective wisdom of our community facing similar experiences

Write your question here...

Get answer
Thank you! Your submission has been received!

Related Questions

Find people who are
experiencing a similar
medical reality

join the community
100% Free
100%
Free
Alike is a transformative platform that goes beyond just bringing together patients; it meticulously connects individuals based on multiple critical factors, such as age, gender, comorbidities, medications, diet, and more, fostering a community of knowledge, support and empathy.
© 2020-2023 Alike, Inc
About AlikeWisdomFAQEditorial TeamAll ConditionsAll PostsAll Communities
Your PrivacyStoriesCommunity GuidelinesTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyBlogContact Us

Download Alike for the full experience

JOIN

View All

Bupropion

night sweats

paranoid

Valium

sertraline

palpitations

Anxiety (Including GAD)

Depression

palpitations

Depression

Valium

Bupropion