Anxiety pills no longer work for me - I just can't see the point in carrying on. DR MARTIN SCURR gives words of comfort

Since Covid, I have suffered severe anxiety and depression. Name and address withheld Dr Martin Scurr replies: At this time of year there will be many people going through what you are experiencing and I thank you for your letter. Don't struggle on alone, speak to your GP and family as soon as possible, says Dr Scurr Duloxetine can be an effective antidepressant but the dose you are taking – 30mg – is low: the usual maintenance dose is 60-90mg. The lorazepam, a tranquilliser, helps suppress anxiety symptoms, so once your treatment with duloxetine is effective again, you should find the anxiety will also fade and you'll be able to reduce the lorazepam dose slowly, under medical supervision. Write to Dr Scurr at Good Health, Daily Mail, 9 Derry Street, London, W8 5HY or email drmartin@ dailymail.co.uk – include your contact details.