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nightwing1240

(1,996 posts)
Mon Dec 12, 2022, 01:57 PM Dec 2022

Looking for suggestions please

I have suffered with chronic anxiety/depression since a terrible accident I suffered years ago. I have been fortunate in seeing a good doctor that understands me and he is now considering retirement. I do fairly well with the meds I am on, 10 mg Lexapro twice daily and 200 mg trazodone at night to help sleep.

The suggestions I am looking for are in the best way forward in finding a new doctor if it comes to that and any meds that may be better than what i am taking. Both are fairly limited in helping anxiety.

Thank you!

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Looking for suggestions please (Original Post) nightwing1240 Dec 2022 OP
Does this doctor you trust know anyone he can suggest? TigressDem Dec 2022 #1
My doctor is to get back to me on that nightwing1240 Dec 2022 #5
You might want to consult with a psychiatrist or psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Irish_Dem Dec 2022 #2
I will need to look into that nightwing1240 Dec 2022 #6
Family docs don't have much training in the area of psychiatric meds. Irish_Dem Dec 2022 #9
thank you :) nightwing1240 Dec 2022 #10
My SO has had 3 bad injury accidents in the past 4 years - cilla4progress Dec 2022 #3
Try EFT tapping.......nt Jade Fox Dec 2022 #4
Not familiar with that nightwing1240 Dec 2022 #7
Lots of info about it online. It has helped me a lot... Jade Fox Dec 2022 #8
I have since been reading nightwing1240 Dec 2022 #11
Welcome! 👍👍 Jade Fox Dec 2022 #12
Ask your retiring doc for a referral. SheltieLover Dec 2022 #13

TigressDem

(5,125 posts)
1. Does this doctor you trust know anyone he can suggest?
Mon Dec 12, 2022, 02:01 PM
Dec 2022

My BFF was in a similar situation and was hoping to get a particular doctor but didn't know how to ask and her doctor had already requested that the one she wanted would take over her case.

In retirement many doctors try to get someone they trust to take over their "caseload" and sometimes distribute it to several other doctors based on who they think will best serve the client.

Irish_Dem

(55,978 posts)
2. You might want to consult with a psychiatrist or psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
Mon Dec 12, 2022, 02:04 PM
Dec 2022

They are experts in psychotropics.

They can work with you to reduce your anxiety as well as the depression.

It can be tricky to find these kinds of specialists. Look on the internet and see who is in practice in your town.
And then call around to see who is taking new patients.

You may have to have a session with a couple of them to see which ones are a good fit with you.

Irish_Dem

(55,978 posts)
9. Family docs don't have much training in the area of psychiatric meds.
Mon Dec 12, 2022, 02:48 PM
Dec 2022

And since your anxiety is not being adequately addressed, you should get some expert help.

Anxiety is easily treated and there is no reason for you to be in distress.

Good luck to you and I hope you can feel better.

cilla4progress

(25,789 posts)
3. My SO has had 3 bad injury accidents in the past 4 years -
Mon Dec 12, 2022, 02:10 PM
Dec 2022

motorcycle, dog fight, skiing.

We all have some PTSD! Cannabis helps.

Fortunate I guess that it isn't worse.

God luck to you finding the help you need!

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