one thing we know for sure and that's that no medication works for everyone. it's unfortunate but there has to be a period of trial-and-error in order to find the right medication or combination of medications that may work for you. you also have to consider the fact that you may not really need medication at all. remember sometimes learning to help yourself and to cope differently with things that are happening in your life can be very effective in curbing anxiety. you indicated it has been 12 years now that you've had this diagnosis and i'm wondering what besides medication has been tried in order to help you. has anyone suggested cognitive therapy mild exercise self-help techniques or lifestyle changes? unfortunately sometimes treatment plans do not include all of these aspects and i believe that may lead to an inadequate result. hopefully you are working with an experienced psychiatrist. i would think however that there are things you can do for yourself. . review your current lifestyle and see if some changes might be helpful. sometimes this is one of the simplest things to do and can have the most dramatic result.
i have had anxiety/depression for over 12 years. i've taken so many medicines. how can i find the right one for me?