Hello Bird Lady
Welcome to the forums and good on you for having the courage to post too!
Im sorry to hear that your husbands' job has been wound up. I do know where you are coming from as have had anxiety and then depression both for over 30 years. The anxiety can exacerbate any life events into a catastrophic situation even though it isnt.
A difficult and financially frustrating time for sure in reality. Im not sure how severe your anxiety is or has been but in a stressful period like yours seeing your doc may be a really smart move. The meds arent the end of the world, they can actually provide you with a platform on which you can cope more effectively.
Just for myself I have and still use AD's for 20 years as they help me help myself de-sensitize....not into a zombie but just as a way to keep paying my mortgage and have some peace without those feelings of gloom & doom you have been going through.
Your husband appears to be a pro-active and good person and is right when he said you both will be ok.
If you are at the tears stage even some anti-anxiety meds may assist as a plan B during this period. Its like wearing invisible crutches...depression is no different to a physical illness or having broken bones, we need time and meds to heal effectively.
I hope you can place your health first. The ongoing benefits will help you a great deal and lastly you shouldnt have to be overly concerned about your husbands patience. Your health is paramount here....all other considerations are secondary.
There are many very kind people on the forums with similar symptoms and issues Bird Lady that can be here for you 🙂 It would be great if you could stick around
my kindest thoughts for you
Paul
