MEDICATION - what was I so afraid about !! - Anxiety Support

Anxiety Support

53,494 members49,359 posts

MEDICATION - what was I so afraid about !!

loopsyloo profile image
9 Replies

Hi . My very first questions I posted on hear was about sertraline 50mg and its side effects . I had a really bad experience with side effects on these and that completly put me off taking medication at all.

I have been waiting for CBT for 4 months n decided to just manage on my own without medication until my apt came through . Well 1 month ago I hit a all time low n my anxiety started really taking control of me so after seeing my GP she has put me on fluoxitine 20mg and they are really started to help. Yes I did feel anxious the first 4 days ( but no worse than one of my bad days anyway ) but nothing as horrific as the side effects first time.

I was always against medication and although I still dnt think it is a cure for anxiety it doesn't solve the root cause but It can certainly help minimise the symptoms of it in the short term while you do solve it .

Written by
loopsyloo profile image
loopsyloo
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
9 Replies

Hi,im a lot like you as far as medication is concerned,saying that I got desperate for sleep and was given zopliclone,dont know if they worked or if I simply thought they would work but I did sleep.Anyway,years ago my ex suffered badly with anxiety,she was given medication for depression which she took,she felt better and later realised she was forgetting to take her tablets.She decided she didn't need tablets after all,anxiety gone,simple as that.She may be a one off,who knows but it worked for her,i am going to ask my doctor for medication and see for myself if it helps,i will let you know,take care.

Kaz12345 profile image
Kaz12345

hi, pleased to read that you haven't experienced many side effects. Not everyone does, nor with every medication, and as a you've said, sometimes not any worse than the anxiety symptoms anyway! Thin many of us feel we're against medication, ok for others, but we want to feel we are 'strong' enough to get through it ourselves, but I think it really can help and modern anti depressants aren't at all like the ones in the bad old days when people got hooked. Glad you feel they are helping.

Hi loopsyloo glad you have found a med that suits you. You do sometimes have to try different ones but when you find one it certainly props you up until you get your feet back on the floor again. I've been on them in the past but I didn't stay on them long enough and didn't get any counselling or therapy. I think you need both for it to be effective long term. Just remember not to stop taking them when you start to feel ok as you need them for a few more months otherwise you could be back to square one. Take care hun love eve x

Hi loopsyloo

I have been really scared of medication, but I have gotten so wound up since stating work I think I am going to have to, or quit. You have help me feel a little better about it. I hope it continues to go well for you.

henige profile image
henige

This is the thing with medication. For some people it can take much longer to 'kick in' which can makes them feel as if they are not going to get better. You can be lucky when they work in a short time, so persevere.

Nice to hear people's comments on this site xx

miarose profile image
miarose

hi loopsyloo,delighted you found a med to suit you,I have tried so many,and they all make me feel weird and panicy,IM taking nothing now ,only xanax 0.5 three times daily, and rescue remedy,I am feeling ok good days and bad,but my sister swears by sertraline,she is on them a month and I can see the change in her already,goes to show the different way people react to meds..great to hear some good news on this site.xxxx

very worried now about your blog on sertraline for the first time ( side effects ) my wife has just been put on them with mirtazapine for sleep. hope you didn 't suffer too much with them. will really have to keep an eye on any changes in her, but I suppose not everyone gets the same side effects.xx

loopsyloo profile image
loopsyloo in reply to

Newton6848 im sorry if i caused u any concern . My GP Assured me that not all people react to medications the same and reading some posts on this site sertraline has helped alot of people. It is always worth keeping a eye on things when starting new medication but just because I had a bad experience doesn't mean that your wife will x

thanks loopsyloo. of course you are right. will definitely keep an eye on her when she starts her new treatment tommorrowx

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

New Medication - Worried about side effects.

Hi Everyone, I have after numerous tests been diagnosed as having high blood pressure. My GP has...
moley64 profile image

sertraline - extreme anxiety

This is my first post. I’ve recently started taking sertraline 50mg from my doctor for...
ger_ profile image

What is it about pregablin?

Well my heading says it all, if I had known and surely if drs hadn't been so blind or oblivious to...

Should I take medication for Anxiety?

Hi all I hope you're having a lovely day! I am writing today with the hopes that someone has gone...
Fish024589 profile image

Anyone else feel *more* anxious after taking meds?

Hi again! I've been on Citalopram for nearly 2 months now. I was perscribed them for GAD/social...
Chopper1975 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.