I’m feeling like a mess lately. My anxiety has gotten pretty bad.
I have a fear of dying. I’ve lost my Dad, Sister, Brother & my Mom, I’m 29. I have a three year old son, and everyday I am worried that something is wrong with me, medically. Last year I thought I had a heart problem, went to the ER, Cardiologist, and after many EKG’s & an Echo, everything came back fine!
For the past 4/5 months I’ve been worried about a Brian tumor or a brain aneurysm. All started with some weird eye issues. I’ve gone to the ER, Nurologist, and eye doctor(3x). Everything came back clear. Here I am, still freaking out and I don’t know what to do. For those of you that take anxiety medicine, does it work? Did you have any side effects?
Hi. I'm sorry for all the loss you have had. Its totally understandable that you have health anxiety with everything that has happened. I'm in anxiety meds and they do work for me personally. Its not easy to start with. The side effects are tough and they can make you worse to start with. However they do help. You need a good Dr one you can trust and be completely honest with. I would say give them a go but it's you decision. Good luck with whatever you decide x
Thank You for replying! Would you mind telling me what you experienced for side effects & what meds your on?
Thanks!
I'm.on citalopram. Side effects were headaches fatigue nausea loss of appetite and struggling to sleep. I found the second to third week the worst. My anxiety went through the roof. My Dr gave me diazepam to help which really worked and propanolol to help.with a racing heart . I was able to come of the last 2 easily as diazepam can be really addictive.
Oh wow! I’m sorry you went through that. All those are such horrible feelings.
I was thinking about giving Zoloft a try. I’m so scared of the side effects that it’s making it hard to actually make the decision to try them.
It's understandable to be apprehensive. You are feeling awful already you certainly don't want to feel worse. It does get better. You need a good support system around me you and a Dr you trust. For me I knew they had worked in the past so.i just had to battle through it. Its hard but it was worth it. I'm feeling much better now. Also have some counselling coming up to. At the end if the day there is no cure for anxiety. We have to learn to cope with it and fight it. The meds make it easier
Sorry you are going through all this.. I’m in the same position. I lost my dad and I’ve still on many ways not gotten over it.. I’ve had anxiety issues now I’m having health anxiety just like you. I’m afraid to go on meds for the reason of addiction and dealing with side affects. I’ve turned to music and meditation which has been helping.
Do not take any drugs unless absolutely necessary. Stay away from benzos!
Five tips to combat anxiety, depression and drug withdrawal:
1. Drink warm lemon water every morning (before brushing teeth)
2. Get sunshine on your skin
3. Consume vitamin D
4. Eat dark green vegetables
5. Practice belly breathing (in and out through nose)
Hello yes they gave me Xanax but I am afraid to take them because I don’t have any susidal attempts I just have tightness under my chest I worry a lot and I always think something is going to go wrong .. I try to lay down and relax my mind I suggest u just take it one day at a time and stay relaxed and drink a lot of water and a lot of hot tea