Medication

Does anyone take meds and still have bad anxiety? I am afraid to start the meds… Can I have some positive stories or negative… Should I even bother?

[oicuamy]

I have been dealing with generalized anxiety and panic all of my life. I have been on Paxil for 30 years. It does take the edge off. Please don’t be afraid, just track how you feel and make sure you have a good Dr.

[Hidden in reply to oicuamy]

Wow all you life 😪

[Natsteveo in reply to Hidden]

Hi Hidden I'm on medication I'm on venlafaxine

And I'm also on propranalol i do still get anxiety and it gets really difficult sometimes but all i do is ask my Dr to upp my dosage whist until it settles...and it does pass eventually ...the tablets replace the chemical serotonin in our brain which helps to block out the bad thoughts and the anxiety...I've had this for almost 20 years but my medication I've been on and off them but believe me they do really help

Nat

[oicuamy in reply to Hidden]

Yes, I can remember being 5 or 6 and being physically sick and nervous to go to school

[Wyominganxiety]

A year ago i was agoraphobic, i got physically sick if i tried to leave my home i tried all natural nothing worked i ginally broke down and made an appointment. I had to travel 70 miles to my doc.. but i did it.. i take 150 mg of bupropion and 40 mg of citalopram i now work as a bartender drive everywhere enjoy life with my family i took the terrifying step and im so glad i did

[Hidden in reply to Wyominganxiety]

That’s wondrfful.. did meds scare you

[Wyominganxiety in reply to Hidden]

Absolutely, but the thought of being where i was out weighed that so much more.. i was terrified i would never leave my house.. my kids would never have the mom they needed it was so worth it.. it was a hard month adjudting to the meds but i would never change the choice i made

[Indigojoe in reply to Hidden]

Part of having an anxiety dis order, for a lot of us, is the fear of medications. My doc gave me a xanax to take 20 minutes before he wanted me to start taking Lexapro. That worked for me.

[Hidden in reply to Indigojoe]

We’re you afraid to take the Xanax? And also how’s the lexepro work for tou

[AngiW]

Hi,

I’m not on medication now, but I was and it worked brilliantly. I was apprehensive at first, but the changes it brought were excellent. I had barely any anxiety symptoms.

Hope this helps

Angi

[Hidden in reply to AngiW]

That’s great why did you stop

[AngiW in reply to Hidden]

I just decided that long-term, it was better for me not to take medication.

[Hidden in reply to AngiW]

How are you without it

[AngiW in reply to Hidden]

On the whole I’m doing well. I have had CBT and counselling at three different occasions over the years which has helped too. I sometimes have moments e.g when flying when anxiety rears it’s head but on the whole I’m much better.

[Hidden]

Meds scare me sometimes. I’ll google them-which is a no-no for me —then I’ll wait until last time I literally asked myself “what are you so afraid of?” Sometimes they help. Sometimes not. The only way you know is to try:).

[Toni617]

Yes, I am on Paxil, Clonapine, Clonadine and Prestique. Still having panic attacks and lots of anxiety. It would be worse without the meds though. I am trying to do projects I.e., going into stores, drive with someone else in car for support, going for walks etc.