Thank you for sharing this. From what you've described - anxiety, sleeplessness, crying, low mood, and energy - it’s clear you're going through a difficult time. These symptoms could be linked to stress, trauma, or an underlying mood or anxiety disorder.
Regarding SSRIs:
While SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) can be effective for treating anxiety and mood symptoms, it’s important to ensure a proper clinical assessment is done before starting or continuing them. A DSM-based diagnosis helps in tailoring treatment more precisely, but more importantly, your treatment plan should be guided by a qualified mental health professional who can track your response, side effects, and any underlying causes.
Next Steps
a. Please consult a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist who can evaluate your symptoms in more detail — with or without the DSM.
b. You may also benefit from trauma-informed therapy, like CBT or EMDR, alongside or even before medications, depending on the severity.
c. Track your symptoms daily - mood, sleep, anxiety levels - to help with diagnosis and treatment planning.
Health Tips
Taking or continuing SSRIs without a clear diagnostic understanding or follow-up could lead to side effects or incomplete treatment. Don't hesitate to ask your prescribing doctor to explain your diagnosis or the rationale behind the SSRI.
You’ve taken a brave first step in reaching out - please continue to seek support. You don’t have to go through this alone.