Hi I'm wondering if anyone has the same problem taking anxiety meds like I do, I just really don't want to take them I been diagnosed 5 yrs ago with health anxiety that went to G.A.D and been given medication but I really struggle to take it because of fear of side affects and getting stuck on them forever
Hi Andy, I understand what you mean, I have health anxiety and have been on escitalopram for 5 years plus, just come off it on Feb and it's been very difficult to not go back on. Mediation and counselling is the only way to get over it even when on the meds, unless it's too difficult, then meds can be a lifesaver- they were for me. See how you go if you can't function day to day you need the tablets for a while at least
It's totally a choice, if you don't want them, don't take them, ask for psychotherapy (not CBT) instead. If your so hesitant they wouldn't work anyways, they require some buy in and acceptance that they will work to even have a chance of working anyways. Never be pressured to take them if you don't want them