Hate anxiety, hate meds just as much

[AnxietyQueen2014]

I have a horrible fear of new meds. I hate my anxiety, i get it when i am in the house, go out of the house, alone, in groups. I get bad headaches daily. I want to feel better, calmer, and want control of my life back. Is there help to overcome fears of meds side effects or anyone close to me to talk to??

[menagerie11]

Fear of meds is a very common problem for many people with anxiety, including me. I have gone to the hospital to sit in the waiting room, or in the parking lot, while I take my meds. and wait for a possible reaction. There hasn't been one. If you have an understanding doctor, perhaps you can arrange to sit in the waiting room for a while after you have taken your meds. for reassurance. After a while, when nothing happens, the fear will subside. I now take my meds. without much of a thought at all.

[AnxietyQueen2014 in reply to menagerie11]

Thanks for the suggestions. Have asked my pcp, she said i just need to go home, act like an adult and take my meds, or i must not feel bad enough to want to feel better.

[menagerie11 in reply to AnxietyQueen2014]

Well that wasn't very supportive. Obviously she doesn't understand anxiety. I don't know what a pcp is. In any event, if you can't take your meds. in a medical location, ask a friend to either be with you or to stay with you on the phone. You can also ask a friend to sit with you in a public place where there would be assistance, or in the parking lot of a hospital, until you become more comfortable with the meds. All the best.

[bridder01 in reply to menagerie11]

PCP = Primary Care Physician, Basically, your family doctor/nurse practitioner lol. If your PCP treats you like that, Queen, perhaps it's time you found one more supportive of you who will help you through this. Being treated like that is never ok!

Sincerely,

Brian

[Rick1on1]

Hi,

When did this start? Which age group are you in? Besides, meds; what else make's you anxious?

[AnxietyQueen2014 in reply to Rick1on1]

I am 45. This started at the age of 37. Tbat year i had 3 serious allergic reactions to meds i had been been able to take all my life. 2 anaphalaxis, and the 3rd gave me so much swelling i couldnt walk for a week , and was rushed to the ER, with a 104 fever, and 80/50 blood pressure.

[Shellbelle123]

I have a major fear of meds too. I was recently put on buspar with my Zoloft. I was scared to death to take it, to the point where I swore I felt my throat swelling shut when I swallowed it. I had to remind myself that my doctor would never do anything to hurt me and I’m so glad I pushed past it. I feel better than I have in years, 95% back to the old me.

[Rick1on1]

That was quite a reaction! I would not take meds either after those episodes.

I agree with the Brian - dont accept bad treatment from medical staff. Get another PCP who is going to be supportive.

If you have any hope of having a balanced life, you need to take meds. Else, have you tried any of these:

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