I hate talking to people much less strangers
My doctor thinks that seeing a psychiatrist will help with my depression and anxiety.  Now my anxiety is worse, what do I do?  Writing on here has taken every bit of strength I have left.
Anxiety,Depression
<p>Did you take the medication the way the psychiatrist prescribed it? &nbsp;Did you follow up with her/him to report how it was going? &nbsp;Different medications work differently with different people. &nbsp; It's not always the first one that helps. &nbsp;And some of the medications take some time to have an effect. &nbsp;Give the doctor the chance to help you.&nbsp;</p><p>I suggest you find a certified CBT therapist to help you examine your thinking. &nbsp;www.AcademyofCT.org has listings of the finest CBT clinicians. &nbsp;</p><p>In the meantime, do some "anxiety fasting" by taking a few minutes to do something nice for yourself right now. &nbsp;I hope you feel better soon. &nbsp;~Mark (www.MarkMorrisLCSW.com and www.LivingYes.org)</p>