Anxiety

[aecardwell]

Hi, is there anyone that can help me with my anxiety? Im dealing with anxiety or phobia when taking my meds. Its the smallest things that trigger me.

[Krn210]

Hey A! I have been in the same boat as you! Taking meds can be very difficult for me. Especially if I read those dang pamphlets they give you at the pharmacy 🙄 I have pondered telling them I do not want one and do not tell me about any potential side effects lol

[aecardwell in reply to Krn210]

Do you have any advice?

[Krn210 in reply to aecardwell]

My advice would be to remind yourself why you are taking them. It’s to get better right? You won’t know if they will help you if you do not try. I also tell myself one day at a time. So if I take them and do not like how they make me feel I do not have to continue taking them.

[aecardwell in reply to Krn210]

Ok, thanks, its my bp meds

[Krn210 in reply to aecardwell]

You’ve got this!

[aecardwell in reply to Krn210]

Thanks, but i still have the thoughts in my head of something bad will happen

[RoseyViolet]

Have you thought about possibly talking more in depth with a pharmacist or physician or nurse to give you more detailed information that may help alleviate any anxiety you are having? Sometimes just getting more information about potential side effects or understanding the rarity of certain side effects can help ease your concerns. If it helps any, my sister who is a nurse has a hard time with the act of taking pills, swallowing can be difficult to do. She had to do a lot of "self-talk" about the importance of the medication and the fact that it was a requirement for her health to improve. I hope this helps some, my friend.

[kenster1]

hi are you new to anxiety and medication.if you because the medication is new to you it may cause your anxiety to heighten specially in the beginning.

[aecardwell in reply to kenster1]

Ive always had anxiety, im on zoloft. Ive been on it for months