Anxiety, Panic Attacks and new meds!!!

[hurley]

I'm a 45 year old female and ive just started back on medication for anxiety, I have been dealing with anxiety and panic attacks for years, I'm  into my seventh day on meds and it feels like my anxiety is worse, I feel not to bad for parts of the day. I am always thinking something is seriously wrong with me I just hate this feeling, would love to here from anyone who is going through the same thing. My doctor also says im perimenopause OMG!!! 

[integrityguy]

Hi Hurley

Sorry to hear about your struggles with panic and anxiety. Congratulations for being courageous and seeking help. It's an uphill battle with this stuff, and it takes time and effort to manage it. Medication is definitely useful, it can just take awhile to kick in. I Unfortunately they're not a "quick fix" and I've heard they can take anywhere from 2-7 weeks to start taking effect. I'd say give it a few weeks and if they don't seem to be working, talk to your GP about getting a different prescription. A referral to a psychologist is always useful as well - they can give you personalised strategies to manage anxiety.

All the best and take care.