Experience with medication

[K---7]

Can anyone say their experiences with anxiety medication? Not sure if I should consider it. I feel trapped and nof sure if things are getting better/ I always feel like there's something wrong physically

[JoseLuis25]

I take Buspar for my anxiety and its helped me a lot. I know everyone is different. Just be strong and keep that I mind. We are all here.

[Slammysammy]

For the longest time i was against medication always thought if i was on meds i was weak and i didnt want to be on meds the rest of my life. I went years with my anxiety without taking meds. I was miserable. I was a complete hypochondriac thinking i was dying from a heart attack or brain tumor. Every little pain i had i was in the hospital thinking i was dying. I finally got tired of feeling helpless and felt like i was losing control of my life and myself. And with kids i knew i had to do something. I went to my doctorsand talked to her about meds and my concern with them. She put me on zoloft and ativan. The first couple weeks of zoloft i was miserable it felt like it was putting me into anxiety and not helping at all. I continued to take it and it has helped me so much. I dont freak out over really anything anymore. Dont get me wrong i still have my bad days. I think everyone does but im not how i used to be at all. Ive been on it for 7 years and im still on a low dose and it still works for me just fine. Everyone is different when it comes to meds so its really up to you and how you feel about it but for me im glad I took that step and gave it a try

[K---7 in reply to Slammysammy]

I am in your past position as I personally do not want to lean towards meds; I'm afraid I might consider medication since I am not really sure what else to do.

[Agora1 in reply to K---7]

K---7 there is a time and place where medication can help immensely in breaking that pattern of constant fear. Medication as well as therapy offers you some time to learn other methods to use in it's place if and when medication is withdrawn. I wouldn't hesitate in giving it try. It may be just what is needed to start the healing process. Good Luck in whatever you choose. x