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Anyone on meds?
| Mon, 10-11-2004 - 3:38pm |
I was trying to avoid getting on medication, even though my therapist has suggested it, but I think it's time. My anxiety is at an all-time high, and this whole situation has really put me over the edge. I cannot concentrate on anything, and it's putting more pressure on me at work, because I am not doing the things I should be. I feel like I am always on edge and losing my patience.
I have never been on any meds for my anxiey or anything like this, and was wondering for those of you who are, how it has helped you. My H does not want me to take anything but I have explained to him that I feel like it's necessary, at least right now, and that hopefully it will make me a little easier to live with.
Thanks in advance for any feedback.

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I came to this conclusion also. Actually, I started taking zoloft while in my affair, because I was so moody and teary all of the time. The drug removed the moodiness, but it also turned me into an unemotional zombie...not giving a *hoot* about anything. Most of all, like you said, all they really did was help me avoid dealing with the issues at hand. Once I weened myself off of them, I began to have the clarity needed to end my affair. I came to learn that the affair was THE source of my depression, and ending it (although very difficult) restored my emotional, mental and physical well being.
~True~
Edited 10/12/2004 8:20 am ET ET by b_true_2_yourself
I haven't read all of the replies yet but had to comment on the Paxil. Paxil has some really bad side effects, especially going off!
I am all for meds if perscribed and generally they don't help if they aren't needed.
I have been on Paxil for almost 5 years and am tappering off now (great timing, huh???)
BUT I will start something else while tapering the Paxil. I need something because I went on it for severe PMS and anger and that is back again! The paxil isn't working like it was and I refuse to increase my dosage. Paxil itself is tough to go off but there are many many alternatives that are not at all like Paxil in terms of withdrawl and side effects.
BUT....Paxil has been one of the only effective meds for a friend who has severe panic attacks and anxiety. I almost quit when I read what was written on the internet, but stopping suddenly causes all of the stuff you described.
I am not looking forward to tapering and am scared of the results with trying to end my A and my emotions lately, but H told me that my PMS anger has returned and he won't even argue with me when I get going. He has been keeping track of the dates in relation to my period and just spoke to me about it recently. I'm so glad he did!
I also think that my PMS stuff has really affected my A and my reactions. I felt almost sick with anger and jealousy over MM last week. It was totally out of line - even my therapist told me that I was overreacting to his actions. NOT that he is an angel - he isn't AT ALL! BUT....my emotions are getting the better of me monthly now!
Thanks for the original post NYC! Interesting topic.
I think for some of us the A has caused the emotional rollercoaster and problems that only handling the A and going to therepy can fix, but for others, there is a brain chemical imbalance that has nothing to do with the A, yet correcting the imbalance can help us better deal with ending the A.
JMHO
-lazy
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