Trying New Meds

[StereotypicalPisces]

Yesterday I spoke to my doctor about my sudden flare of anxiety and panic attacks due to a new job and going back to school and they recommended a new antidepressant and I’m so afraid of side effects that I’m panicking just looking at the bottle in my hand. How do I not spend all day thinking about if I’m going to have a bad reaction or anticipating bad things that may not happen.

[Grimreaper]

Hi Stereotypicalpisces

Belief.. is all required .

Believe in your doctor.. you are already having panic attacks that’s why doc has given you new med .. as old ones may not be working.. try them .. they may or may not have side effect .. but if they work you will be out of your problem.. go try it and have faith ..

all will be well 👍

[gogogirl]

I can't tell you what to do- but I read a partial article recently about how often doctors prescribe meds for what might be reactions to normal situations. You're starting a new job and going back to school- that sounds exciting and stressful - so not reacting would be pretty abnormal, right? The article also talked about how often people get labeled with mental illness when they might be experiencing distress over extreme situations like fiances or lack of connections. Makes you think, right? Congratulations on your new job BTW. What kind of work do you do?

[StereotypicalPisces in reply to gogogirl]

That really has made me think, you make some great points. And thank you! I’m a beauty advisor at a department store and a licensed Esthetician working on my business management degree. So much stress because I’m putting pressure on myself to get my goals accomplished. Sometimes I don’t feel like I won’t be able to handle it but I know eventually it will get better.

[gogogirl in reply to StereotypicalPisces]

That is awesome- bet you're great at science and math. Are you planning on developing your own business? At any rate, you have to do what is right for you. Sounds like you have a lot on your plate, but that you also enjoy what you do!

[StereotypicalPisces in reply to gogogirl]

Exactly I love my job and I have so much I want to do. I do eventually want to open my own spa or skin care business selling products one day. I just need to settle into my new normal.