I am not sure what side effects you are worried about from antidepressants. I was on them for a year following my stroke. They helped me get through the worst. I experienced no side effects.

I also use healing music to help even out rough anxiety times. These times have become less and less over time. Be sure to find music designed especially for healing. One helpful composer is Steven Halpern. http://www.innerpeacemusic.com/sound_healing.html.

There are also natural remedies such as St Johns Wort you might want to look into.

:2cents: Please do not give up no matter how frustrated you get. I can relate with you as I will be 21 years post stroke, and it never ends, but being loved IS BIG, so talk with your doctor for a little something that will not have bad side effects while allowing you to function

GOOD LUCK

June :cheer:

I used cymbalta with no side effects after the first two days...I was a bit nauseous at first but that disappeared by day 3.

If your therapist feels she can't help you, try another therapist!