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Looking at taking anti anxiety medication

Kimmy63 — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 04:59:14 GMT

Hi my name is kimmy ,I.m just asking if anybody is taking anti anxiety medication and how they feel about taking them ? As I.m looking at going on anti anxiety meds

Re: Looking at taking anti anxiety medication

Mark Z. — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:59:13 GMT

Hi Kimmy,

I'm sorry for your challenge, but I it's good to see you're actively seeking professional treatment.

I'm not a professional but there're different treatment including taking meds. Different people have treatment that suits them best.

You can have a look here: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety/treatments-for-anxiety

For further guidance including pros and cons (side effects) of taking meds, it'll be a good idea to ring Beyondblue hotline 1300 224 636 (24/7) and have a chat with a professional.

Hope everything will be better.

Mark

Re: Looking at taking anti anxiety medication

Doolhof — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:48:04 GMT

Hi Kimmy,

Welcome to the community here. For me it has always been important to have regular contact with a Dr when starting a new medication in case of any concerns and to check the dosage is right for you. In my experience, it may take a while for the medication to be effective depending on what it is.

Late last year my anxiety was spiked and I was given medication to assist in the short term until I was able to put other strategies into place to help myself. A combination of both can be effective.

Do you know what triggers your anxiety? Are there ways you can reduce your reactions to triggers? I know that is not always possible as I discovered last year!

Hope you find some solutions that assist you. Kind regards form Dools

Re: Looking at taking anti anxiety medication

Kimmy63 — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 06:31:20 GMT

Thank you for that information will check it out.

Re: Looking at taking anti anxiety medication

Kimmy63 — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 06:34:10 GMT

Thank you dools that's really helped to .I.v spoken to my counsellor about my triggers too thats really helped with what you have said .cheers.