Medication phobia: I have been suffering... - Anxiety Support

Anxiety Support

53,527 members49,385 posts

Medication phobia

Nervousgirl0714 profile image
12 Replies

I have been suffering with crippling anxiety for the last 6 months and as a result now have daily rounds of non stop crying. My problem is I'm sure very managable but I am terrified of the 25mg of zoloft that has been prescribed. I cannot control my mind and so afraid It will make me more anoxious. I know this is absurd but habe no support from family who thinks I'm being t we silly and don't understand. Could someone please tell me how I can get past this and that I'll be ok?

Written by
Nervousgirl0714 profile image
Nervousgirl0714
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
12 Replies
Sweetsoul36 profile image
Sweetsoul36

You WILL be okay. You need to get past the initial side effects which can be increased anxiety. I know it feels terrible going through it but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Nervousgirl0714 profile image
Nervousgirl0714 in reply toSweetsoul36

But would I get increased anxiety on such a small dose? Will I still be able to think clearly or will that be better? I really hate being afraid to take medicine when it's probly the answer to my problems

If you don't want to take medication then take Magnesium glycinate which is just a mineral that you have everyday in your food. It's Chelated ( bonded ) to an amino acid for better absorption and you all so get the benefit of glycine and lysine. If you don't like the effects you just drink milk or take a calcium supplement.

Nervousgirl0714 profile image
Nervousgirl0714 in reply to

Will the magnesium be ok to take with a beta blocker for fast heart or do u know?

in reply toNervousgirl0714

healthboards.com/boards/hea...

Agora1 profile image
Agora1

Hi Nervousgirl0714, I think most of us are just as afraid of medication as we are anxiety. However, doing nothing makes us stuck in the circle of fear. You weigh your options and then go forward. Whether it be medication, therapy, holistic approach or other methods. Once you make a decision, that in itself will give you some relief of your anxiety. No one ever got anywhere by hiding and doing nothing. We are here to support you. It will be okay. x

Nervousgirl0714 profile image
Nervousgirl0714 in reply toAgora1

I think if I'd just went ahead and taken meds when prescribed it wouldn't have became such a huge problem. I have had talk therapy but still anxious. I am definitely stuck in the circle

Loveydovey0519 profile image
Loveydovey0519

This is a late response, however I will weigh in on this issue. Anytime a doctor prescribes you medicine, they weigh out the positives and negatives. Meaning they believe it will be beneficial for you, and not cause many if any side effects. However everyone reacts differently to different drugs. When I first started taking Lexapro I guess 5-6 years ago I halved what they prescribed me because I was fearful of side effects. After a day or two I came to my sense and realized, I could try taking the normal dosage and it work great or it could cause some side effects. And if it did cause side effects I would simply call my doctor and stop taking it. There are hundreds of side effects from just taking Tylenol, and most people never thing twice popping Tylenol. Try to think about it that way, this could be exactly what you need to help you on your road to recovery!

Nervousgirl0714 profile image
Nervousgirl0714

You ate exactly right and that makes.perfect sense. I guess the side effect couldn't be any worse then the crippling amxiety I have been dealing with for Six months

Mark1256 profile image
Mark1256

Just read your post. I know how your feeling. Have to admit, when I first had those feelings, I thought I was having a heart attack, no joke! Ended up in the hospital a few times but they told me I had anxieties. Well, since then, Its become more mellow but have it more often which is called General anxiety disorder. I take Lexapro, which works and does help. I am like u when it comes to meds. I hate taking anything with all the side effects. If I were u, look into anxiety online and read up on it. There is ways of feeling better and eventually totally yourself. I went to a therapist and talked about my life and realized that i have some stuff to come to terms with. Do not know u but remember there is always hope! Keep your mind on the here and now and not the past or the future doubts. Stay positive every day! It really helps. They say that when you think positive every day, your mind will follow. takes practice! good luck!

Did you ever take it?

Nervousgirl0714 profile image
Nervousgirl0714

I am ashamed to admit it, but i did not. I really need to face my fears and have so many of them

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Holiday phobia

Hi, I booked a family holiday Friday to Greece. Ever since I have been feeling sick, unable to...
Evie2014 profile image

Phobia Of Choking

Hi! I'm 18 and new here and for my whole life...I have been terrified to take pills. Every time I...
MM6789 profile image

Sickness phobia

So I have the biggest sickness phobia ever it stops me from doing so many things as I'm scared...
Abigale3 profile image

Dentist Phobia

I have an extreme dislike of going to the dentist. But I always force myself to go because it's...

Overcoming needle phobia

For as long as I can remember (I'm 33 now) I've been very uncomfortable with any sort of medical or...
Arty_Aurora profile image

Moderation team

Darryl profile image
DarrylPartner
Bethishere profile image
BethisherePartner

Top community tags

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.