Anxiety/depression and funerals

Mental health
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Have dealt with GAD, PTSD and major depressive disorder for over 20 years now. Have recently been trying to taper my 200mg dose of Zoloft in order to go on a different med to help with the anxiety issues not being addressed with Zoloft any more. Dr has me tapering down so I can start a different med but in the mean time I am struggling with the usual panic attacks, social anxiety, etc. I recently lost a person I was friends with several years ago and since hearing of the passing I’ve been having a very difficult time controlling my anxiety and I am not sure how going to the funeral will impact me. I don’t want to sound as if I don’t want to pay my respects or won’t miss this person but I have been in other grief situations that have affected me quite negatively and I am concerned. If I was on the proper meds and feeling normal I know I could handle it but I’m concerned going could set me back even further. Just looking for some friendly advice if anyone else has ever been through anything similar. 

Thanks

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R

You need to allow the new medication to work, has your GP just reduced the dose of the old medication and given you a script for the new one so you can balance both medications for the change ?

Have you had any treatment for your PTSD, Depression, were you given any coping techniques ?

Funerals I have had my fill of those, Where you close to the person or was it a lapsed Relationship.

Attending funerals in my case, I am supposed to show a coldness and it upsets everyone. I was always given the job or arranging the Undertaker, and sorting out the Service, talking to the Vicar etc

Do you use any Breathing Techniques, or Relaxation Techniques, they may help you to relax ?

I had to change a medication six weeks ago, they are supposed to reduce chronic pain, they stopped the old medication and started me on the new one. All worked out well and I was able to go on holiday.

I suppose we have to trust  our Medical Professionals and follow their instructions.

You always have choice regards your friends funeral, life is full of hard choices

BOB