Anxiety at an all time high!

[lorinc]

Hi everyone. I am new to this group. I am 57 years old and have had anxiety and depression for many years. In the last year or so, my anxiety level has gone through the roof. And in the last few weeks, its out of control. I cry about things at least 3 times a day.....about things I have no control over. I am a breast cancer survivor and the side effects and meds have put me back into menopause (and all that entails). I dont want to be around people. Im angry at the world. I am taking Prozac and I have another appointment to see my PCP (who i am so unhappy with). I am hoping to get some advice or ideas from this forum for alternative ideas to help. I am considering acupuncture but would like to hear from others that might have done that and did it help. Thank you for listening.

 

[triceps]

Hi lorinc. Am very sorry to see you're suffering so much. My only advice would be to ask your PCP for specific anxiety medication. Your Prozac is for your depression. I am familiar with acupuncture and its' use for anxiety and it works great for a limited period of time. At least for my wife that was her experience with it. My anxiety started elevating as I went through my 50's and mid 60's. I attribute the increase to not having as much mental energy to battle it as when I was younger. Hope things improve for you and welcome.