I’m no stranger to anxiety, however, the past year has been an absolute nightmare. It is debilitating and affecting every facet of my life. 

I was prescribed SSRIs at 15; first escitalopram 20mg for a few years, then sertraline 100mg for the rest. I’m 21 now, and about 4 months ago I decided to stop taking them because I was still massively depressed and couldn’t get anything done. My doctor finally diagnosed me with ADHD, which she’s been suspecting for some time, and I started Vyvanse about 2.5 months ago.

My depression is so much better. I can get things done and have the energy to live which is something I never thought I’d feel (cue the tears lol). However, my anxiety is now through the roof and I’m not sure how to cope with it. All of my strategies don’t work anymore, and I’m developing new fears/triggers everyday. Any sort of discomfort (ie. small changes in the way my body feels, excitement from seeing friends, butterflies from dates with my boyfriend) triggers a huge unwarranted fight or flight and I get swept up in an anxious/overwhelmed mess. 

Do I need SSRIs + Vyvanse? Is that my miracle combination? I’m starting to think the SSRIs were needed…