I'm slightly confused, so I thought I would see if anyone would be able to help out at all.
Um, briefly, medication for anxiety/depression/phobia/OCD type thing - it's a mixture, but I have been told it would 'help me to feel less anxious, and down'.

Medication has been offered to me before, but I refused, twice - I think. I didn't want to take any for a number of reasons, however, now I don't seem to have a lot of choice as nothing is improving, and I am feeling a lot more 'down' than before I went for help.

So, what do you think of medication?

Like I said I refused before, and am still very unkeen on taking anything, as even if I have a head ache or tooth ache, I go without medicine, as I just don't like taking it, and through fear it could make me s*ck.

I have just been looking on the net at the different medications, and the lists and lists of side effects, is really scary.

Is anyone on medication, and what type of side effects did you experience?

Also, is anyone on anti-emetics? Side effects from these?

If anyone is able to help, I would appreciate it very much. I'm just a little confused, and I don't like the fact that I would have to be taking something, and also you aren't allowed to just stop, and I don't want to become dependant on anything. Obviously, if I had no choice, as I fully understand that some people are dependant on them, but this is to keep them on a level level, and so I understand that. I am not trying to knock people who are on the medication at all, so please do not feel that I am. As I have a family member, and know of a few people who are on tablets, and are likely to be for a hec of a long time, if not forever, so I do fully understand. However, when it comes to me, it's different? If that makes sense?

I feel I should be able to sort it out myself, and get on with things, and I tried, but I just can't seem to, and there seems to be so much 'stuff' in my head that I feel really 'lost', if I can explain it like that??

xXx Becki.

Anybody??

I suppose I will be given an option of a few different types??

I just don't know how they would help me? I'm hoping that my appointment won't be to long, as I want to start moving forward and I just feel so low, and I'm letting everyone down. I really need to be being strong at the moment, and I am just failing everyone.

I think it's the whole side effect and dependancy that worries me, and like I said the fact I should be able to sort myself out.

I hope that you are feeling a little better soon Buttercup, and thank you for answering this thread.

I have panic attacks and have medication for that, I used to take 3 tablets a day, been down to one for years now.


Becki i didn't want to take anything either and tried to 'battle on', but in the end i knew i needed a bit of help. Now i can cope with my day, do things that i want to do, I know our stories are different, but, just give it a try, then after a couple of weeks im sure you'll notice a difference and feel much better.

If you read on any pack of tabs the side effects are almost identical,it doesn't mean to say that you will have any, i didn't, all i felt after a being on the tabs a few weeks was that i could cope.

Good luck to you to buttercup

Hi i've had two different anti depressants.

Fluoxetine(sp?) can't really remember if i had any side effects, think i had a tingly scalp for a few days (or maybe that was the other one). If i can't really remember they can't have been bad.

Citalopram(sp?) For the first few days i felt like i had to move around a lot i even got out of bed to walk around the living room. I also had headaches for a few days.

I had the same view as you about medication but i was so low with pnd i gave it a go. The fluoxetine wasn't really working so i had the other ones but to be honest after a while i kept forgetting to take them so i didn't see the point in taking them when i wasn't doing it properly and stopped them.
I can't really say how effective they were.
I don't take paracetamol or anything like that. I hate tablets and don't take them unless it's necessary.

I'm taking propranalol at the mo for my panick attacks and they really do work. i've been taking them for a year now and my panick attaks are less frequent and much milder. I havent really had side effects with them.

It's the leaflets in the boxes i just have to read them even though i know they will frighten the life out of me...lol!
If your confused talk to your gp about your options and get them to answer any q's you have.

Thank you for all of your advice, I'm glad that both Pippa and Elise have found that the medication work for your panic attacks, and that your relation began to feel better JulieK.

I feel so lost and, I dunno, I shall just have to go and speak to this Doctor Man - and I never get on well with men doctors - not one of the ones I have spoken to! - So, we shall see.

Thank you so much for replying, and Good luck to you all.

xXx

StephieLefie:

Hey Honey
Sorry i didnt reply sooner ive not been popping in as often as i used to and when i do it tends to be really late so i cant actually reply!!!

I am on medication which was for depression AND anxiety....I am so so pleased i went on it! Im on cipralex escitalopram ! I was feeling awfull...suicidal and i wasnt leaving the house, answering the door when people knocked and i wasnt even answering the phone. 2 years down the line and ive got a job in a bar! socialising with people...i go out with friends to clubs which i wudng have dreamt of before and im doing normal things someone my age should be doing!

I definitly think you could benefit from taking medication...i guess everyone is different but i certainly have had a good experiene from it aswell as some others who have posted back to u!

Let us know what happens and what u decide etc!

Take Care
Steph xxx

Hey Steph,

Sounds a little similar to me, I don't like going out, answering the door, if someone is coming round - which doesn't happen often, as I just say no to people - I will panic for ages before hand, I don't like going round peoples houses - by that I mean family, I don't go round anyone else at all - I hate going anywhere where there is people, and I am much happy staying at home. Sixth Form has been put on hold, and I have to make my decision of what I want to do, which is also stressing me out beyond being stressed because I just don't know what I am going to do, and how I am going to manage being there for ten minutes let alone 5 days a week.

I'm glad that you are a lot better now, it's fab that you can work in a bar, with all of those people, it really must mean that you have improved a lot! Hope things stay good with you!

I shall let you know what I decide, and if I do *have* to have something, I shall let you know what it is. I'm hoping they can give something very small, as I can't swallow tablets to save my life - literally.

xXx

Leah - I have to go back to sixth this year, September, I don't think it is possible to have two years out, so it is this time or never, and I need A levels really to do what I want to do.

I am waiting for an appointment, but , I will be open minded when I go, and see what they suggest, and what the side effects and things will be, but I will attempt to look at it sensibly.

Thanks xXx

Hi all,

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http://www.buy-cialis-online-now.com From this link I got to know that Cialis is a FDA approved drug and helps in treating impotency and ED disorders in men. Should I have this medicine to get over my disorder or should I try some herbal medication. Should I continue to have my anti-depression pills? Is there anyone who has faced such problem and can share his experience with me? I will be grateful if anyone can shed some light on this and can suggest me what can I do.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Hey, I come across your story by sheer luck.. but I can relate to so much your saying and I know just how horrible it is.

I'm 20 yrs old and have had panick attacks for 2 yrs.. I used 2 go clubbin everyweek...and had a real busy social life.. then slowly the sickness crept in and I would drive home as quick as could as I felt it was my safe zone! Then it got worse and worse til the point i'd go round the corner shop and see the que of people , acknowledge in my head I as stuck there and panick thats I had to wait in the que while I felt sick... then I just stopped going out my friends were real supporitve but then my parents made me move away.... So what with the panickin.. and the sickness i never met any new people as didn't dare leave the house... I didn't leave the house unless to see a doctor for a yr! At this point the tried me on citalopram.... ( drops as like yourself couldnt swallow tablets) i was ok and built my dose up slowly as I was reluctant to take them as worryin due to side effects.. i panick the medication is going to make me sick and disagree and no one wil find me to help me... so i got taken to my nans house where she could give me around the clock help.. i built it up to the required amount of drops.. and then i started geting dizzy spells ( like one too many times on the waltzers) so i slowly dropped down my doasge and in a week i was off of them... I then refused any anxiety and depression medication.... now i've moved back to where originally lived ( well as close as i can get) and the doctors here have put me in contact with a counsellor but i'm on a waitin list... they have also gave me new medication called Zispin... that was 2-3 months ago... they're still sat in my cupboard untouched! I feel really gutless cause this thing is controlling my life yet at the same time... i don't want to take something  thats going to make me worse... since they gave me that and i decided i wanted to try one last time on my own . It sounds silly but when i went out i'd take a bucket in the car incase i was sick.. and always have a member of the family with me... i kept pushing myself a little further everytime .. now if i'm having a good day and i know someones at home i'll force myself to go out even if for ten mintues... I'm still not fully better but I'm taking each day as it comes... I still am considering taking the medication to help me conquer the last steps of it because im tired of being strong n tryin to do it alone!

Just realised what an essay i've wrote!

But pretty much the point is i completly understand what your going through and it is not nice in the slightest! Debating taking medication is hard to do.. but you have to be sure your going to stick at it before starting or else you end up missing days and not really minding because your not sure you want to be taking it anyways xx

hope your ok! Cheryl x

It is always better not to take medicine in the very initial state. But  when your bad health continues, then it is always better to consult with doctor and take the necessary medicine. Our body type has the ability to sustain from the side affect of the medicine. But that is very true , too much of medicine should not be suggested by the doctor as too much of medicine is bad for health.

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