I have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) of the worst kind. I literally can't hold down a job because of it. I just got a new job after a year of being laid off due to covid but I'm already in a near constant panic, you know, just because. I am surrounded by people who never stopped working during the pandemic, so they can't relate to my experience very well.

Anyway, I have seen doctors about this for going on 20 years now and I have tried every SSRI there is, including things like SNRIs. I am on an SSRI now, but it doesn't cut it. None of them do. I settled on one that doesn't have bad side effects for me, but it only barely helps and I'm at the max dose already. I have even tried stacking more than one SSRI. No good.

SSRIs are not enough for my GAD. Period. Yet every time I go to a doctor they just keep trying to get me to cycle through the same class of medication as if they truly believe they're a cure-all. They stare at me in confusion when I tell them I've tried them all and it's not enough. One even told me "well then I don't know how to help you."

Am I some kind of freak with super-anxiety? Who knows? I just need help. What can I do? What can I say to doctors to get them to take me more seriously? What other meds are even out there for me to try? I seriously can't do this much longer. Frankly, I am at the point where if my anxiety leads me to failure one more time I'm going to permanently give up on everything. My anxiety is literally THAT debilitating and it feels like nobody believes me. ANY advice would be welcome!!