Sage

I think that the most important thing to be said here is: if you go on an anxiety med, DON'T stop going to thearapy. There's not a lot known about how and why anxiety/depression medications work, they just "do," so remember that you can medicate yourself back to happiness but it's your brain and someday you're going to have to retrain it. I say this because my brother was/has been on antidepressants/antianxiety meds for a while, and he's not himself anymore. A situation that should have been dealt with six years ago is still going on, unsolved, and he's still on the medication. SO GO TO THEARAPY!! I had a stint with GAD about three years ago, and I was fortunate that thearapy helped. I wish you all the luck in the world- and you're totally not alone!

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