Health: Today, I started taking my anxiety meds. Without them I can't...

By panicked headaches - 07/12/2015 19:04 - United States - East Lansing

Today, I started taking my anxiety meds. Without them I can't function because I'm constantly fighting off panic attacks, but with them I can't function because I get crippling headaches and heartburn and feel tired all the time. FML

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Tough choice

By Anonymous - 12/03/2011 00:02 - United States

Today, I was prescribed medicine for anxiety. Without it, my stomach churns all day. With it, I shake uncontrollably and my eyes twitch. Now I have to choose between diarrhea and rude stares from people in public. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/02/2019 17:00 - United Kingdom - Derby

Today, I had a anxiety attack about taking my anxiety medicine. FML

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Take your medication

By my brain sucks! - 10/03/2022 22:00

Today, I’ve been getting my ass handed to me by my anxiety for nearly a year. I talked to my doctor about starting meds. I got so terrified of the possible side effects that I not only had an anxiety attack, I also had a panic attack. I still couldn’t bring myself to take the pills. FML

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By JoJo - 17/10/2009 06:26 - United States

Today, I realized that acne is a major side effect of a medication I'm taking. The medication is to help me with my anxiety. The acne is creating more anxiety. And the more anxious I get, the more meds I need. And the more my face breaks out. FML

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By bosslady12 - 21/12/2011 18:10 - United States

Today, I realized I need a new job when I had to take anti-anxiety medication before meeting with my boss. Last time we met, I had a panic attack. FML

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By Anonymous - 14/07/2022 06:00 - Australia

Today, I was prescribed medication to treat the headaches, caused by the medication to treat the lethargy, caused by the medication to treat my crippling nerve pain, without which I'd be stuck in a wheelchair. FML

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Tough choice

By Anonymous - 12/02/2019 00:00

Today, my new anxiety medicine fully entered my system. It makes me shit my brains out. I can either fart and risk shitting my pants every time or I can be too anxious to even enter a public place. FML

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Bad trip

By Anonymous - 24/06/2022 21:00 - United States

Today, I had to accept that my anxiety affects me 24/7, even when while I'm sleeping. I genuinely can't remember the last time I had a pleasant dream after falling asleep. FML

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By Eres - 11/02/2011 07:04 - United States

Today, my mom took away my medication. She's afraid I'll get "hooked". The medication is anti-anxiety pills. I have horrible anxiety attacks that sometimes cause me to scratch my arms until they bleed. FML

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By Fuckmylife - 19/12/2018 22:00 - Canada - Port Colborne

Today, thanks to a side effect from my medication, I'm suffering the longest mild panic attack I've ever had. I'm on day two and it shows no sign of letting up. FML

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CharmyJee 13

Monday 7 December 2015 22:58

Ask for a different prescription, sorry OP

bella_nana347 23

Monday 7 December 2015 23:00

Sorry OP. Maybe try consulting with the prescribing doctor for an alternative solution

Comments

stacieharms 11

Tuesday 8 December 2015 5:38

so sorry to hear that

Amke 3

Tuesday 8 December 2015 5:48

I started smoking weed for anxiety issues... Works great, side effects might include weight gain..

darthhera 11

Tuesday 8 December 2015 5:50

Mmm gotta love those side effects that make you want to play a game of which is the lesser of evils: The original problem the prescription is supposed to fix or the new problems the prescription causes.

Shine242 17

Tuesday 8 December 2015 5:54

I feel your pain......so sorry:(

Laura_Anne 8

Tuesday 8 December 2015 6:11

Try St Johns Wort? ☺️

samlovesham1234 9

Tuesday 8 December 2015 20:33

I think that only works for depression.

Tyrez 32

Tuesday 8 December 2015 6:21

I had severe anxiety, then I stopped caring, about everything!

uatittielicker 10

Tuesday 8 December 2015 6:32

Deep breaths OP. It may take time to find the right prescription. I hope you end up finding some soon because panic attacks are no fun.

zarrganaut 17

Tuesday 8 December 2015 6:42

I had to take meds for my social anxiety. I hated taking them. But I had to. It took forever for the side affects to ware off, but they eventually did and wasn't so bad. Hang in there. If it's too bad, talk to your doctor. (It's been 2 years since I've been off those meds)