Suggest treatment for depression and severe anxiety
Patient: I have depression and severe anxiety...I ve been on Wellbutrin 300xr for over a year...w/1mg xr xanax (1 per day) and 1mg reg xanax (1 per day) Stress in our life has gone up tremendously and my anxiety is out of control. I am afraid to ask my dr for a higher dosage or more doses in a day. How do I ask with out her thinking I m after more drugs ...I m looking for relief of anxiety and xanax is what helps me even as tabu as others find it. How do I ask her and how much more do you think I may need? Doctor: HiWelbutrin is bupropion and its  NDRI.Usually we do not prefer it for 1st line treatment for depression and anxiety.Xanax is good to handle anxiety.This kind of condition can be treated with SSRI like escitaloprm OR paroxetine.Now a days SSRI is the choice of drug for depression.So need to discuss with your doctor if you have still problem and symptoms.Besides thisDO meditation and exercise.Deep breathing.Proper and regular sleep.Take regular and healthy diet.Consult best psychiatrist nearby and discuss all this and get well soon.Thank you.