Hi everyone. Well I have severe depression and GAD. I have read in many websites on antidepressant pills that can cause side effects like suicidal thoughts and sweating. I am a bit wrorried about taking it. I've even had suicidal thoughts especially in the morning I get these thoughts.I just want to know if its true with the side effects
Hi Hanna? Have you sought psychiatric help before?
If it did you will know and you would stop the medication. Some people just love them and have got back their lives as well. Its trial and error. With anxiety disorder theres ways to push thru but i dont know if thats the same for depression. Hopefully someone else will answer this too, Do you live alone?
My pyschiatrist prescribed me 10mg of escitalopram for GAD and panic attacks. Which medication did they prescribe you? I am also scared to take it due to this side effect and also increased anxiety. My mom tried to reassure that I would be ok and if I do start feeling weird that I can just stop. She also said that the negative post we see are only a small amount compared to the millions of people who didn't experience these side effects which is somewhat reassuring, but my anxiety won't let me bring myself to take the medication.
yes i have
My doctor hasnt yet prescribed medicine but i have the same feeling when it comes to side effects.
It's all about finding the one that is right for you. I have tried Xanax, Wellbutrin, Buspar, Paxil and now I'm on Venlafaxine which is working wonderful for me. You just need to find the right medication. And be patient with them some take 3 to 6 weeks to work fully and you may get some side effects but they usually go away after a week or two. I experienced side effects with them all except Xanax I didn't like Xanax at all. Just the others didn't calm my racing mind down and my panic attacks and health anxiety issues. Venlafaxine has finally calmed my mind down I can think clearer and my personality is coming back. It's been almost 2 weeks since I've been taking the Venlafaxine and I can definitely tell a difference. Just keep trying until you find one that works for you and try to stick through it for a couple weeks to see if it will actually work and give you a glimpse of what it's like when it works fully and gives you your life back that's what kept me going on this medication I kept getting glimpses of getting my life back so I knew it was going to work and sure enough it is!
Thank you Marissa for reply. It's interesting to heard your experience with antidepressants.
Try not to be afraid of taking them they can help you. I know how it is to be afraid of taking something I have very bad health anxiety and panic attacks because I thought everything under the sun was wrong with me. But this medicine is a huge relieve from the symptoms I had and calmed my mind down and brought me back to reality. You can always stop if they give you horrible side effects you can't bare but out of mine I've never had the side effect of suicidal thoughts. Just minor ones that went away as my body was adjusting.