Fear of Medication

[Angelx]

I’m not sure if this is a hypochondria question or a GAD question, but my doctor has tried twice to put me on SSRIs for my anxiety. I keep refusing because I’m afraid of anything that could possibly go wrong with taking a new medication. I don’t want to ruin my life over taking something like that. I’m afraid of every side effect and of any permanent residual damage, which I’ve read about online. Still, I filled my prescription a couple months ago and haven’t taken it. I have a follow up in a month for a different condition, and a month supply of sertraline just wasting space in my purse. Should I just start taking it? It would sure make my doc happy. And if I do, what should I expect? My parents don’t believe in mental health and I’d be in huge trouble if they knew I had it, plus they notice even the slightest changes in me, so it it makes me too nauseous or anything I’ll have to stop taking it or else they’ll start pushing questions. Thanks guys!


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[Cuchculan]

All comes down to what would improve your current lifestyle? If the answer is medication I would take them. Side effects are never nice. None of us like or want them. But nothing says they have to happen. I have always been lucky in that sense. 5 different types of medication and zero side effects. But at the end of the day the choice is yours. Nobody can force you take them.

 

[Angelx]

All comes down to what would improve your current lifestyle? If the answer is medication I would take them. Side effects are never nice. None of us like or want them. But nothing says they have to happen. I have always been lucky in that sense. 5 different types of medication and zero side effects. But at the end of the day the choice is yours. Nobody can force you take them.

Thank you! I guess my biggest concern isn’t that side effects will annoy me, but more so that they will cause long term negative effects on my health, which from the sounds of it, isn’t the case. I do think I will try them, it seems that a lot of people have improved their quality of life with their use.


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[bin_tenn]

Thank you! I guess my biggest concern isn’t that side effects will annoy me, but more so that they will cause long term negative effects on my health, which from the sounds of it, isn’t the case. I do think I will try them, it seems that a lot of people have improved their quality of life with their use.


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I commented on the post in the Medication forum. You don't need to worry about long term effects, IMO. If a negative impact on health were remotely common with a particular medication, doctors wouldn't prescribe it. You'll be fine.

 

[Izthewiz]

Medication can be very helpful.
I feel your concern.
My doctor gave me medication for another issue I have yet to open it.

 

[Guitarist41]

Your parents don’t carry your anxiety burden, do they? I have been on MANY medications and combinations of them. Zoloft (your medication) had very few side effects, other than making me tired, but that was at high doses. You can cut the pills up small... if they’re 50mg, cut them into quarters... just start slow, work your way up. Once you’re comfortable, cut them into thirds, etc. YOU have to carry the weight of being anxious. You do what YOU have to and what’s best for you!

Medication can be very helpful.
I feel your concern.
My doctor gave me medication for another issue I have yet to open it.

I was scared to take anything at first, and then realized... the worst that can happen is I’ll feel a little better.

 

[imsotired]

hello there hope you are doing okay,
i have felt the same way i have changed antidepressants 3 times which in the beginning was not fun. i totally get why you wouldn't want to take medication but just take a chance on it and don't worry if during the start (when you tart taking it) you get worse than you where before because medications need time to adjust to your body. in my experience i felt like i was going through hell when i first started the medications but everybody is different so you body may be different. but also the doctors cant make you take something you don't want to and you should not do it just to make your doctor happy, you have to make the decision yourself. its your body, you have control over it no one else. My mum and Doctors always say just believe that it will get better. trust me t first i didn't want to believe at first but as things start getting better i slowly began to believe that it will get better!

 

[Joshua1]

I’m not sure if this is a hypochondria question or a GAD question, but my doctor has tried twice to put me on SSRIs for my anxiety. I keep refusing because I’m afraid of anything that could possibly go wrong with taking a new medication. I don’t want to ruin my life over taking something like that. I’m afraid of every side effect and of any permanent residual damage, which I’ve read about online. Still, I filled my prescription a couple months ago and haven’t taken it. I have a follow up in a month for a different condition, and a month supply of sertraline just wasting space in my purse. Should I just start taking it? It would sure make my doc happy. And if I do, what should I expect? My parents don’t believe in mental health and I’d be in huge trouble if they knew I had it, plus they notice even the slightest changes in me, so it it makes me too nauseous or anything I’ll have to stop taking it or else they’ll start pushing questions. Thanks guys!


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If your afraid of medication talk to the doctor about options. You could also try a therapist.