Scared to take pills, anxiety?

[digit_]

Hey all, I've posted a couple of threads on here but I've forgetten to mention this in my others but it's slightly different so a new thread is probably fine anyway.

I have panic disorder, health anxiety and social anxiety, I have panic attacks all the time and due to the health anxiety I was scared to take any sort of medication, anything like panadol, antibiotics, viatims, maybe because I was scared it would make me sick or die?? Anyway my anxiety got sooo bad I got prescribed my first ever prescription anti depressant and I was very reluctant to start them as I was TERRIFIED they wouldn't do what they were suppose to do and just make me sick or die.. I took them anyway because I somehow convinced myself in my state that it would help, that's what they're meant for; and first week I was panicky and scared and nauseas and even into 3 weeks after that, and it seems to be fine now when taking my one anti depressant a day now that I've realised they've started working but I still get a little anxious on bad days and even panic when I do take it( not a reaction to drug as it's literally as soon as I swallow it and beforehand aswell) but they're good and have helps ALOT with panic attacks, so changing isn't necessary but I'm still scared of other medication, even if it's really important I take it like anti biotics, anyone else like this? 😕 

[Narniakid]

Hey digit, thanks for posting!

I'm sorry to hear about your fear of medication, however I applaud you for being brave enough to take your antidepressants, and it's great you've noticed they are helping. 

I can't say myself that I've ever experienced being scared of taking specific medication, however you have fair reason to be nervous; after all, it's hard to tell what exactly you're putting in your body. With prescriptions and antibiotics, you just have to trust that what you are taking is going to help you in the long run, even if you do experience a couple of side effects. 

When I first started taking my antidepressants, I thought I was suffering nausea immediately after taking it, as it was one of the side effects listed for my specific medication, however I soon worked out that my nausea was caused by the anxiety itself, and I would get myself all worked up and worry that the medication wasn't going to help me get through that day. Be mindful of the side effects of your anxiety, as they're often similar to the medication's. 

I hope you feel better soon!

Crystal

[blondguy]

Hey Digit

Ive seen some of the help that you have kindly given other people...You are wonderful.I will quote/ borrow a sentence from Narniakid ;

"I soon worked out that my nausea was caused by the anxiety itself, and I
would get myself all worked up and worry that the medication wasn't
going to help me"

Crystal! Thankyou 🙂

My female GP really told me off when I refused Meds about 30 years ago. She actually firmly but politely said to me and I quote " So Paul...you dont want to take these meds?" I replied..."nope"......Then she really told me what she thought....."So Paul...do I tell all my patients with Diabetes and Blood Pressure problems not to take their meds????"

I had nowhere to turn...I just said ok...I will take them....and I am soo glad I did. They gave me a 'platform' of strength that helped me to heal. (with occasional GP/Therapist visits of course) I just couldnt believe that I was making myself so anxious just over some very common meds!

Now the anxiety is now nothing but a memory....ahhhhhhh

I think you have so very very well Digit....Congrats to you!

Crystals advice is clear and wise. Copy and paste it somewhere (if you wish of course) 🙂

Kind Thoughts

Paul

[digit_]

Thanks Paul 🙂 

i appreciate it.

im hoping one day my anxiety is nothing but memory! Trust me I'm working at it, I refuse to just live with it, I want it gone! I'm fine with the normal human anxiety but the overwhelming can't calm myself down anxiety needs to go somewhere no one will ever have to feel it again haha! Hoping I can get close to it anyway (:

[blondguy]

Hi Digit 🙂

I didnt mean for a second that its easy..If I did Im sorry....It does take time and practice.

Your anxiety will decrease in severity...(your body can only produce so much adrenaline to supply the anxiety for it to continue with these dreadful feelings)

I nagged my GP like you wouldnt believe Digit...I just kept booking in whenever my appointment with my psychologist was too far away....

I do hope you have some peace soon Digit

Is that your kitty in your profile pic?

Kind Thoughts

Paul

[digit_]

Hey Paul! 

Dont worry I didn't think you meant that! 

Thanks for for the kind words! Means a lot from someone who knows how it feels! 

Yes it's my beautiful girl 🙂 her names storm but she gets called sweetie or sweetheart 99% of the time 🙂

[blondguy]

Morning Digit 🙂

Thanks for getting back:-)

Hi Storm!

Does your anxiety get bad in any particular area? Traffic? Busy places? Crowds? Just trying to get a rough picture if thats okay with you of course

Kind Thoughts

Paul