TrickyD
02-05-17, 19:59
Hi,
After lurking around this great site for ages, I have finally bitten the bullet and joined up!
I live in Dublin, Ireland.
I suffer from GAD and Panic Attacks and have a certain level of Agoraphobia that I am working on defeating. I had a good run since 2010 with just some minor anxieties here and there and mild Agoraphobic, however it flared up again 3 months ago (2017) and I am currently struggling a bit with driving, working and with those damn frightening intrusive thoughts!! (anyone else get them??)
I am currently on Mirtazapine 30mg, just under a month.
I was on Lexapro 10mg since 2010, but it just seemed to stop being as effective, so I am off that a month now.
I also have Olanzapine (low dose) to help with the GAD and intrusive thoughts, but I am trying not to take it as I am afraid of being stuck on it and it dulls me. It does work though.
I am looking to start CBT too, if I can find a good therapist in Co. Dublin.
Best Wishes to all
R.
After lurking around this great site for ages, I have finally bitten the bullet and joined up!
I live in Dublin, Ireland.
I suffer from GAD and Panic Attacks and have a certain level of Agoraphobia that I am working on defeating. I had a good run since 2010 with just some minor anxieties here and there and mild Agoraphobic, however it flared up again 3 months ago (2017) and I am currently struggling a bit with driving, working and with those damn frightening intrusive thoughts!! (anyone else get them??)
I am currently on Mirtazapine 30mg, just under a month.
I was on Lexapro 10mg since 2010, but it just seemed to stop being as effective, so I am off that a month now.
I also have Olanzapine (low dose) to help with the GAD and intrusive thoughts, but I am trying not to take it as I am afraid of being stuck on it and it dulls me. It does work though.
I am looking to start CBT too, if I can find a good therapist in Co. Dublin.
Best Wishes to all
R.