Experiences with medication

Hi everyone, 

In about 2 weeks time I will be starting on either fluxoetine or setraline for my anxiety and ocd. I just want to know anyone’s experiences on these medications? Was it good or bad? Any bad side effects? How long did the side effects last? 

I have gone through loads of therapy and nothing has really worked for me, so that’s why I’m trying medication for now along side more therapy. I’ve heard a lot of people say the side effects are quite bad and made them 10 times more anxious and not be able to eat or sleep! 

I’m willing to give medication a go but I am very anxious about what everyone is saying, my anxiety is really bad anyway and if it gets worse on the medication I don’t know what to do! 

I know everyone reacts differently. I’m just anxious because I’m going on holiday 2/3 weeks later after starting the medication and I don’t wanna be anxious on holiday or not be able to sleep! 

Can anyone let me know about their experiences? Would be appreciated; thank you! 

It’s true starting a medications can increase your anxiety but this only affects some people not all. 

You doc can give anti anxiety medication for short term use whilst the medications are kicking in.