Does medication help?

[Wants2smile]

Hi im 24 and i have anxiety & depression. I grew up bullied most my school days. Both my parents worked hard so they were never really home. I delt with things by locking myself in my room and fakeing a smile the next day. I find my anxiety gets worse in public, i feel like im being judged or something bad is going to happen. At night i have trouble sleeping and have feelings that someone is going to break into my own. The last few weeks my anxiety has got worse were im house bound now. Going to the shops is a freak out and i cant handle it anymore. I seeking help about medication to help do they help or do more harm than good. I have a 2 yr old daughter that needs my full attention and i want to be able go outside with her and take her to the park. Please help i want to be happy 

[Damien]

Hello,

What a great name!  Don't we all want to smile, it's great that you're positive in that way.

Medication really is something you need to talk with a doctor about of course as all of the anti-Anxiety medications are prescription only.  But as one who is on medication for Anxiety I can say yes it has worked for me.  It does take some getting used to, you actually feel WORSE for about the first month or so as your body adjusts to the drug, and then you get back to normal (as you are now) and then you start to feel better.   (Be aware of that, especially if you have sole care of your daughter.)

It is worth it in the long run, but it is horrible for the first 2-6 weeks.

🙂

Damien.