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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
Today, I had a anxiety attack about taking my anxiety medicine. FML
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
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
Today, I realized that I needed 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
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
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
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
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
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
Ask for a different prescription, sorry OP
bella_nana347 23
Sorry OP. Maybe try consulting with the prescribing doctor for an alternative solution
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babygirlllllll 16
420 baby, couple avitan here and there
amileah13 26
I swear some meds hurt you more than help you. It's sad. Good luck op
NinjaJellyfish 27
Ooh medicines can be tricky :/ Hopefully you've got an appointment booked to review your medication already - but don't worry if not, there's lots of medication out there to give a go. And if the effects are bad, maybe you could get some relaxants to take when the anxiety sets in? Good luck, and I hope everything goes well.
ThePaperDragon 31
Definitely talk with your doctor. My anxiety used to be an absolute crippling nightmare. I have improved over time and have since been able to use less potent medications.
PuppiesKisses 19
Maybe a life change is what you need not medication. I had such bad stress and anxiety that I developed stress induced TMDJ. That was about 8 months ago and it signaled I really needed to make a change. I've never been happier now. Best of luck OP I hope you work it out.
Evanthel 3
You can try medical cannabis.
Richard6036 13
Maybe a lower dosage or a different prescription
borntoperform 14
I had a lot of side effects with my anxiety medicine but they slowly went away. Try to hang in there but if it doesn't get better go back to the doctor :)
missca_fml 19
I have anxiety and panic disorder, and I don't take anything, because medication only masks the problem. I was afraid to leave the house at the worst point. I have actually improved without medication through Exposure Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (mindfulness). These have been invaluable. You can do it without medication OP!
fakedsincerity 32
Wow shaming people who need meds to function is ridiculous. I'm happy that you could do it without but maybe the OP has tried everything else or need the meds as a starting point. Whatever works to help an individual is the right thing for them. Saying 'i did it without meds and so can you!' is erasing that persons experiences and problem. :/ (personally I tried to handle my bipolar without meds for so long and it ****** me up and my life because I was scared people would judge me for needing meds, so yeah. each approach is different for each person).
chxkira 14
Ugh, I hate when my medication that benefits me also hurts me. I had some pain meds for my stomachaches, but it also made me extremely dizzy and made me throw up.