I dont know what to say. Im new

[B27]

So i went to the dr for help with my anxiety for the first time just before covid 19 and she gave me something to help that will also let me sleep (when my anxiety use to kick in) then so many people told me about the weight gain (im not tiny i have a mum bod) and now i wont take it and i keep putting off going back and its gotten worse that i just feel like im in a 24/7 panic attack and i just want to cry all the time but i keep everything to myself because i dont want my son to see me panic. After yrs of living this way im pretty good a not letting people see my panic but i feel it and it physically hurts my whole body. So hi this is me and im B27.

[blondguy]

Hello B27 and Welcome!

Good on you for having the courage to post....the forums are a safe and non judgemental place for you..and me!

I understand how you feel as I used to have high level anxiety and its not a good place to be in B27...You have been proactive by seeing your doctor and getting a script to help your health and well being..I know there can be some people that mention 'weight gain'....This isnt accurate or helpful

Whether its an anxiety or physical health problem, sometimes we need the help of medication as your doctor suggested to help us recover. I have been on similar medication and never gained any weight

As per your post above....the anxiety seems intense...If your anxiety interferes with your day to day ability to function the meds can provide us with a solid platform on which we can find some peace of mind (and sleep) combined with ongoing doctors advice

any questions are always welcome B27 🙂

my kind thoughts....Paul

[B27]

Hi paul,

Thankyou so much for taking the time to reply it is nice to know im not alone, its been a hard few months since turning 25 my anxiety has started spiraling out of control i know the medication i have is aimed at helping me sleep but my fear now is that i waited to long that i need something just to help me get through the day, i have had to walk away from my son because i couldnt say goodnight to him because i started having a panic attack it was a new low i try and breath through them but it doesnt seem to help much anymore, even my dr said the stuff she gave me will cause weight gain. So i know i need to see her about other options. One that will alow me to get through my job and through saying goodnight to my child and everyother thing i do in a day. And its hard with covid 19 because i cant physically see my dr its over the phone and then i stress about how do i pay and how to i get the rebate it all just continually spirals out of control...

Argg

I need a break i dont stop its either work or child or study im tired all the time.

Sorry for the rant
I have no friends that really understand.

B27

[blondguy]

Hi B27

You havent ranted at all....you speak from the heart and good on you!

Having an anxiety attack when seeing your son off to bed would be awful for you B27. Its up to you of course if you want to take your prescribed meds are concerned. Your GP has prescribed them to help you find some peace with the horrible feelings of anxiety

Beyond Blue have qualified gentle people on our support lines if you ever need some help..1300 22 4636..Its free and are be a huge help where anxiety is concerned B27...You have everything to gain and nothing to lose by having a talk 🙂

my kind thoughts

Paul

[Daniel0712]

Hello B27

I'm sorry to hear about your anxiety, it certainly seems you have a lot going on at the moment. It sounds like you're doing the right things and hopefully the kind and helpful comments of Paul also give you some comfort. Please feel free to post your updates.

[blondguy]

Hi B27.....excuse me for hijacking your thread for a moment:-)

Hi Daniel0712....Thankyou for providing your heartfelt support for B27! I hope you can stick around the forums

Nice1

Paul

[B27]

Hey guys,

Thankyou for the kind words as an update i havent taken my meds yet and will be organising another appointment with my dr next week to discuss a new method that wont make me anxious i will keep youse updated of my outcome

Kind regards
Brooke

[TheBigBlue]

Hi B27,

just wanted to say that if you feel it is the medication causing the weight gain, or even just stimulating your appetite & making you over eat, then it’s ok to ask the doctor if you can try a different medication.

i was put on a certain medication and after about 18mths I had gained over 24kg. Once I realised it was the medication causing the never ending hunger & over eating, my doctor switched my medication. And guess what. While I may not sleep as well at night, I’ve managed to lose just about all that weight I had gained. Simply because my appetite has now gone back to its normal range & im eating far less than what I was a year ago. I haven’t even been exercising, it was literally me just eating less as I no longer had this appetite stimulate going into my body every day.

so it might be worth asking your doctor about this when you see them next. mention your concerns & ask if their is an alternative you could try.

Best of luck

[B27]

So finally got up the courage and spoke with my dr about a change in beds as my anxiety was getting worse and i couldnt bring myself to take the others due to the risk of weight gain and she spoke to me and made the decision that my anxiety is worse then she thought and started me on new medication and referred me to a psychiatrist and has told me i have to go for a walk outside once a day out in nature i have yet to do the walk part as for me this is a big deal i dont like going outside unless i have to but this is baby steps for me



Just thought youse would like to know.