https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/20-years-of-anxiety-and-depression/m-p/7596#M1078 Thank you Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:19:44 GMT buddy1610 2021-04-27T13:19:44Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/20-years-of-anxiety-and-depression/m-p/7594#M1076 Hi everyone,I’ve been on antidepressants for over 20 years for anxiety and depression tried several different ones and doses. My current dose is working but I still have small amount of anxiety and depression. I would just like some feedback from anyone in a similar situation? Your feedback will help so much thank you Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:48:51 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/20-years-of-anxiety-and-depression/m-p/7594#M1076 buddy1610 2021-04-27T04:48:51Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/20-years-of-anxiety-and-depression/m-p/7595#M1077 <P>hi and welcome to the forums. </P> <P>it is an interesting question you raise. I have been on a few different medications and the one that I am currently on works the best. However like you there is a small amount remaining. My own view is that no medication will remove it 100%. I am not tempted to change medication in case whatever I jump to is worse than what I am currently on. </P> <P>That said...</P> <P>the last time I was at my psychiatrist (quite recent) I asked about increasing the dosage so that rather than being in a range of the 2.5 to 5 (out of 10) it might be 3.5 to 6. There are always (?) things that might trigger how I see myself or a situation. And I also consider what would it be like if I were not on medication.</P> <P>my dad was on medication for some time. It worked (whatever that means) for many year and then some negative thoughts crept in. He decided to change medication.</P> <P>For me... I have to trust my gut and also talk with my "medical people". At the same time recognise it will not be 100% effective. Lastly, as a side note, my psychiatrist also believes strongly in talk therapy. So medication plus "other stuff" is helpful. </P> Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:21:07 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/20-years-of-anxiety-and-depression/m-p/7595#M1077 smallwolf 2021-04-27T12:21:07Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/20-years-of-anxiety-and-depression/m-p/7596#M1078 Thank you Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:19:44 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/20-years-of-anxiety-and-depression/m-p/7596#M1078 buddy1610 2021-04-27T13:19:44Z