Is it all in my head ?

[Kevin160]

I have been doing ok these past few days , i have been taking isotretinoin (acne medication) for a couple weeks, im feeling a bit low all the time , and my anxiety is always boarderline , so im not sure if its from the medication or because i saw that it can cause psycholgical disturbances and its all in my head. I try to stay calm but im worried about these mental side effects more than the physical

[newbie1956]

Hi Kevin,

Yes, I think your anxiety is because of what you read about your medication, that it CAN cause "psychological disturbances". Please remember, ALL meds have the potential to affect us. But it's RARE to be serious.

Those of us who suffer with this type of anxiety need to stop reading all the possible side effects. Thinking negatively over & over is going to scare you.

PS Your pharmacist can tell you what you need to know.

Love u

[Kevin160 in reply to newbie1956]

Yeah i believe you're right , that its probably from reading the side effects , accutane (isotretinoin) is known by alot to cause mental problems but they're usually not severe , and go away after finishing the course, but i guess i need to take it day by day and not worry about what i read online as well because i read alot of very rare cases and overthink , especially since i already suffer from anxiety and it sometimes makes me feel low so i worry about developing depression regardless if it's from the medication or me , i have my first therapy appointment next week I'll see if i can find a solution

[Kevin160 in reply to newbie1956]

Supportive and kind as always 💕💕 thank you so much