Is Gad Fixable?

[tom219]

I have had Gad for more than six months now. I really do not get much relief from my meds. I only get good rest and relief from my symtoms is when I am sleeping. I am just wondering if Gad a cureable disease or is it something I am going to have to live with for the rest of my life? I am 19 years old and I would love to be able to go out and have fun rather than just sit home because I feel terrible all the time. No one understands how I feel and always tell me to just not worry about it. They just dont understand that I cant stop worrying about it. Right now I am on 20mg or lexapro which I have been on for about 3 months, really does not seem to be working. And in addition to that I have been on .5mg of xanax once a day. This helps relieve the symptoms for a little while but then comes back in full force once the pill has run its course. I just need some help in determining wether or not I am going to ever feel better. Please Help. Thomas.

[ronniegirl32]

I know how you feel.  I have GAD for 3 months now and I take meds.  Im finding that GAD is not a quick fix.  I have good days and bad days.  And I know how you feel when you want to go out with friends and be out having fun.  I also understand when family or friends say " dont worry ".  Thats easier said then done.  Since Ive had this I will continue doing all the things that I want to in moderation.  I dont over do myself and I take it one day at a time.  What helps me is talking about it.  You should try to keep a journel so that you can put down all your feelings.  That helps me.  I try to be positive in all this and prey that I can keep going untill I get myself back.  Good luck. Dont Give Up

[dadinTN]

Tom:

You will feel better, but you might have to do more than just take meds.  By no means am I saying, "just get off your rump and you'll be fine".  I'm just saying that meds aren't always the cure.  

For me, the meds gave me enough relief to think a little more clearly which gave me time and energy to seek help through talk therapy.  If nothing else, a good therapist will immediatlely give you comfort by assuring you that you A.) aren't crazy and B.) not alone.  

A good therapist my very well be able to find out what is causing your GAD and give you some tips on how to attack it.

Good luck....be confident.

[cj29]

In my opinion, GAD is definitely 'fixable,' but not just with pills.  I am a very big proponent of medications like Lexapro, but there is no magic pill that will cure this.  But combined with talk therapy and understanding of why you suffer from GAD you can really start to feel some long term relief from this  Gaining long term knowledge about this, you can really start to feel long term releif from this....keep us posted!