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I am petrified of taking meds, anyone else similar?

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tony_ynot
tony_ynot

I have GAD, and so far, had 2 major episodes that lasted 3 months for the first one and 2 months for the second one. But now going through another episode, where I should feel more able to deal with it, but I just cannot seem to get over the way it makes me feel in my mind; that I am falling apart, all my senses fully heightened and nothing to be excited about. However, one thing I cannot do is look to take medication – I get anxious just thinking about it and I am so scarred of the possible side effects and how it will make me feel and would I ever come off them. Are there other who feel the same and able to manage anxiety without meds? It feels endless in the moment and the sleep deprivation turns in to a vicious circle.

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  • sharon64304
    sharon64304 tony_ynot

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    hi,i also have this issue because im worried about being allergic to medication ,I've been like it for years now ,really doesn't make life easy at all

    • tony_ynot
      tony_ynot sharon64304

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      Hi Sharon, thank you for the reply, I understand - I worry about the side effects as well and I also see posts from others saying things get worse with some meds and that triggers my anxiety. I remember taking just melatonin to help my sleep and I was so anxious taking it - I had a panic attack after I took it so no benefit at all and I am now to frightened to take it again!!!

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