My story: I moved from Orange County, CA to Las Vegas, NV September of last year. I got a new job teaching from home. About 4 months ago I started experiencing anxiety, insomnia, and depression. I have no idea why. I don’t necessarily like living in Vegas, but I wanted to stay for at least a few years because most of my family lives here. I’ve tried SO many things: meditation, supplements, CBD, no electronics 1 hour before bed, get out of bed if I can’t sleep, etc etc. I’m seeing a therapist, but I’m not sure how effective she’s being. My doctor put me on an ant-depressant (Zoloft) but after just 4 days I got off because the side effects were too bad. Then the anxiety/insomnia got worse from there. I’ve gone whole nights without sleeping and it scares the shit out of me. My anxiety goes up when it’s close to bed time. Xanax is the only thing that works now, but I know I can’t take it for very long. I’m planning on getting a different job outside the house as I’m wondering if part of the problem is being inside all day by myself without any social interaction.

One strange thing I noticed is when I visit my dad in Orange County and stay a few nights, much of my anxiety disappears and I can sleep at night. Then when I drive back gone my anxiety immediately goes up. I don’t know if this is a case of home sickness. But I don’t want to move back nor can I afford to. I’m so tired of dealing with this. I don’t know what to do. Do I get a different therapist? I’m scared to try a new anti depressant. Please I need help.