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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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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Comments (128)
badluckbastard 14
smoke weed. then you wont be able to function because youll feel so good.
olively 9
Sorry OP! A lot of times when I got heartburn from my medication it was from not drinking enough water when I took it, because the beds got stuck in my throat and irritated it all the way down. I don't know if that will help but I hope you feel better, anxiety is a bitch
wmayrhofer 18
There are many ways to treat anxiety. Try psychotherapy, possibly EMDR or meditation can fix you up.
brittny6 3
get that changed up, im on xanax n they work great 4 me. they r probably the best anxiety pills there r in my opinion
brittny6 3
oh yea, if u can smoke weed, it def works for anxiety. i was open n honest with my pyschiatrist n told them i smoke, they had no problem with it bc it helps me n also u would sleep amazing every night.
Ruskiy_Cherep 18
Might want to try taking different anxiety meds. I work at a pharmacy and I could tell u theres multiple options. Talk to ur pharmacist about it he can recommend u a different drug
ThreeSheets 14
I feel for you, OP. I sincerely do.
Dictionaryspeaks 18
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sweetjenn 8
Psychiatric drugs are not the wayyyyy!!!!!!! They mess people up!
catherinecas 30
Dunno man, my organic brain chemistry tried to get me to peel my skin off with a razor. Psychiatric meds convinced me that was a terrible plan.
mexicano101 4
Might want to try medical marijuana. It's been proven to help out with anxiety and panic attacks. There are strains with very low THC levels so you won't get high.