So my feeling of being sick and doom is overwhelming my doctor thinks I need medication anxiety meds or anti depressants but I'm afraid of bad side effects I truly feel like I need medication but I'm afraid it might cause me to go crazy or have suicidal thoughts and it's scary any success with meds for health anxiety and panic attacks
For one that has been dealing with this for many years medication and counseling can e a life saver. There are many medications that have little side effects. I've tried several and have never had suicidal thoughts. It's a lot worse without them than with them. Any med is tough in the beginning but after a couple weeks your body adjusts and you will feel much better.
I have the same feeling about anxiety meds, the side effects are pretty much the same things that worry me.
I would suggest researching the various medications and seeing what one people seem to have the most success with. I tried Lorazapam (SP?) and it seemed to make me super tired and gave me constipation.
I also have the same worries. I know some people who have used them and they worked wonders, however I also know people who used them and it made things worse so they eventually just stopped taking them.
Have you tried seeing a therapist? I see one for my anxiety and I find it extremely helpful! They really help you rationalize your thoughts and break down why you think that way in the first place, and in return it helps you handle the anxiety much better. I used the Pyschology Today website to find one near me, made it really easy.
Hi Brently,
Some people get away with it quite well, I have varying reactions to different medications. I cannot handle sertraline, for example. I am on day 8 of citalopram now and it is a rocky road, but far better in terms of symptoms. The general consensus is that it is short term pain for long term gain, and that has generally been my experience. I'd definitely recommend considering a medication, they can really help alongside other therapies and a general lifestyle intervention (get sleep, cut down caffeine, alcohol, do more exercise etc.)
Just to describe my day 8, I upped dose last night, I have a thick head, fatigue, intermittent racing thoughts and generally unclear memory, coordination seems to be poor aswell.
On the plus side I haven't felt panicked in days, slept better last night, and am able to function as a basic human. A big plus from 2 weeks ago.
That's recovery
Depending on the person some don’t experience side effects I did with sertraline but they wore off after a few days go talk to doctor it’s the best thing I ever did I’m also now starting therapy all you can do is try