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Is your Medication no more working?

alexg21 — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:33:58 GMT

“Hello! I was prescribed medication for anxiety and depression. I started the first week taking less and moved to more on week two. I’ve been taking this medication for less than a month, but I already feel so much better. I would spend about 2-3 nights a week crying from worry and stress. I also suffer from PMDD and a week before my periods I would become extremely depressed. Since I started taking medication I haven’t had any crying spells, I’m much more calm, I am able to think clearly about things instead of becoming overwhelmed with stress. I also feel way more motivated in my daily life and I actually look forward to the future instead of being scared of it. The only side effects I experienced was a little bit of nausea and feeling tired (this lasted the first two weeks, but it’s gone now.) Everyone reacts differently to medication, so don’t let the bad reviews scare you!”

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Is your Medication no more working?

blondguy — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 06:35:15 GMT

Hi AlexG21

Welcome to our friendly forums and thankyou for the great thread too!

You are proactive with your health. Nice 1. I was in denial about the severity of my own anxiety and refused meds for 13 years....oops

I started a low dose of an SSRI afterwards and have never looked back. In conjunction with my GP the meds helped me build a solid platform on which I could heal effectively. Like yourself the acute anxiety has ceased..

You are amazing alexg21

My kind thoughts

Paul

Is your Medication no more working?

socialmoth — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:29:12 GMT

Hi Alexg21,

Thank you for sharing your story! It is really encouraging to hear how well you're going.

While I experienced a bad reaction to medication for my anxiety, I really encourage everyone to have a chat to their GP about their options. I was lucky that through continued counseling I am able to manage my anxiety really well. I still have my moments but I've found what works for me.