I've taken antibiotics in the past with no side effects or repercussions but because of my anxiety I'm really struggling to take any kind of medication for fear of a reaction! 😟 does anyone have any advice?
I used to get like that too. And I wish I could say there is a magic trick for making it better. What I found to be helpful was taking the first dose while I was at work and around people rather than being alone. I like the distraction and the comfort of knowing I wasn't alone if something bad were to happen (which it never did). I also made sure to count how many pills were there and that helped me feel like I had some control.
I also have extreme fear of taking medication not even for my anxiety I no this dose not help but your not alone
I also have this problem when it comes to new medication. I have this overhwelming fear that something terrible will happen. The first thing which might be useful is to keep trying to rationalise with yourself and remind yourself that nothing bad is going to happen. It is your anxiety trying to convince you otherwise. The second thing would be as Cosmickitty said which is to be around someone when you take the first dose or two. I don't know if you live alone which can make this trickier but I always try to stay with someone if I have to take something new or if to be taken during the day, make sure there are other people around. There is something comforting about knowing that if the worst happened then at least people are there to pick it up and get you the help you need. Also planning distractions for afterwards could be helpful.