Medication worries

[Hatiean]

I suffer from what I think is anxiety, the doctor prescribed me valium but because the feeling of not being with it or I'm losing my mind triggers my anxiety I'm scared to take the pills as they make me feel a bit out of it...ridiculous situation. Does anyone else have similar feelings?

[Hidden]

I haven't been on medication in a very long time, but I can certainly understand your concerns. You're not ridiculous at all, it's normal to be scared of something like that.

Sometimes I liken it to buyer's remorse; you want to have something that you know will make things better, but there's a fear it's not going to work. Or that it's going to make your situation more dire.

The good thing about medication is if it's not working, you can tell your doctor and they can figure out a better plan. That way there's no pressure to keep taking something that isn't helping. I know it's an expensive trial and error game, but I think it's worth giving it a shot.

My coworker takes meds for anxiety and I know she personally has had to switch a few times, but she seems to do much better taking it given the circumstances. I hope something works out for you.

[Hatiean in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, I hear you.

[Jeff1943]

"Once upon a time

Before I took up smiling

I hated the Moonlight.

Spirit of the night

That poets find beguiling

Seemed flat as the noon light.

Once I awoke at seven

Hating the morning light.

Now I awake in Heaven

And all the world's alright!"

Yes, it's amazing the difference half a Valium can make taken first thing in the morning.

[Want2BHappy3]

Valium? Haven't heard of that in many years? What I have heard of it isn't good. If it's making you feel this way, request a different kind? Of course not every Medication works the same for every one. If he/she won't ? Then change doctors? I have, don't be afraid too.

[LilyAnnepuppy]

If my anxiety is bad enough, I take the medication. It depends on how much I want to suffer and which result is worth it. Being a little “flat” is sometimes preferable to being TERRIFIED.

[StayPositive333]

Valium or any benzodiazepine is not meant for long term usage. 2-4 weeks so be careful. I was prescribed for over 6 years, became tolerant and had a terrible time coming off. You become dependent on it. Like with any medication, Do some research please.

[Plato38]

I can fully relate to this. I don't like feeling vulnerable or not in control. I had to accept and trust Klonopin or xanax and once I accepted that trust I felt better taking it. I also will take a small dose to avoid feeling so out of it.

[Anselm]

Talk to your doctor again, possibly go to a pyschiatrist, they know more about adjusting meds and how they act. Valium is longer acting, maybe you want to switch to a different kind of benzodiapines (that's this class of meds), or Ativan, which has a shorter half life and did not make me feel too weird or drowsy.