I'd like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I have had a heavy cold, so have not posted for a few days.
I'm very interested to read everyone's latest posts.
I am now on 45 mgs Mirt (pm); 30 mgs Citalopram (am); 50 mgs Trazodone (pm). I am still sleeping relatively poorly despite the Trazodone, although my sleep has improved on what it was a couple of weeks back. I think the high dose of Mirt may be too stimulating, as I am very anxious in the mornings: jittery etc.
I will continue on my current regime until Friday, when I have my first appointment with a psychiatrist. I am very hopeful about this.
I am struck by how difficult it is to get the balance right with these medications.
I truly believe, though, that a combination of medication and therapy is the best course for most people. I find meditation and mindfulness very useful, and I try to put them into practice every day: easier said than done when you are 52 and a lifelong sufferer from pretty severe anxiety. But: I have to keep on trying, and I am hopeful; I think we can 'retrain' our minds, with patience, effort and persistence.
I guess none of us on here are every likely to be easygoing sort of folk, but I truly believe that we can change.
Happy New Year to everyone. I am hopeful!