Anxiety meds?

Question

I need help. I feel like it’s time to stop suffering and tame my anxiety. I’ve been terrified to try any or even take anything a dr offers because I’m worried about side effects. Can someone let me know of their personal experiences with any meds? I know everyone is different but I don’t know much about what all is out there.

Answer

ive been on many different medications. some i’ve had bad side effects to and just stopped taking them (talking with my doctor of course). you should try them before you refuse them. i didn’t want meds originally but being on them has made a huge difference. i’ll gladly take minor side effects if i can feel a little less shitty.

Answer

It’s a lot of trial and error. 
I tried daily med (celexa) and didn’t really notice much difference. I just felt kinda blah and neutral. Like I had 0 emotions. Wasn’t a fan. 
I tried as needed Xanax and that helped a lot. I have more of a fluctuating anxiety so something I could take as needed worked better for me. It works well but it’s highly addictive (I never experienced that), doctors are very hesitant to prescribe it, and it’s kinda hard to function while taking it since it’s a tranquilizer. 
I now take adderall after meeting with a psychiatrist. We discovered a lot of my anxiety stems from my inability to focus and it’s likely a result of untreated ADHD. I’ve found a lot of relief with that. The side effects kinda suck, but I feel a lot better mentally.

Anxiety meds?

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