tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147889412798634304.post6416057926955086060..comments2023-11-16T07:45:18.833-07:00Comments on The Reality of Anxiety: A Hard Pill to Swallow, Is Medication Right for You?Aiméehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915969048532920780noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147889412798634304.post-59854661007402497322011-09-10T01:56:34.287-06:002011-09-10T01:56:34.287-06:00I tried Zoloft but got a terrible reaction from it...I tried Zoloft but got a terrible reaction from it. I have Xanax but only take it maybe 3 times per year because I know it is addictive and you build a tolerance to it.kevinhttp://www.anxietyspace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147889412798634304.post-53986287290904064012011-08-09T02:10:33.747-06:002011-08-09T02:10:33.747-06:00I hope your appointment went well. I was on Zoloft...I hope your appointment went well. I was on Zoloft a few years ago and thankfully didn't have any side effects. Am considering medication again - it's a bit of a difficult decision, but sometimes we just need something.Tashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08752337876566656054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147889412798634304.post-24384925783041591762011-08-07T17:02:10.468-06:002011-08-07T17:02:10.468-06:00Please let us know how your appt goes. I have all...Please let us know how your appt goes. I have all the same anxiety symptoms as you and I think celexa works better for me. It can't hurt to see what your dr. says!!!!Meredithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147889412798634304.post-66052398897783201092011-08-07T15:56:45.659-06:002011-08-07T15:56:45.659-06:00Thanks for all of the comments. I think tomorrow w...Thanks for all of the comments. I think tomorrow when I go to the doctor I will ask about Celexa since J.T. and Meredith both recommend it. I appreciate the helpful feedback :)Aiméehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07915969048532920780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147889412798634304.post-78968776791853006482011-08-07T11:14:16.069-06:002011-08-07T11:14:16.069-06:00I read your post about your experiences with Zolof...I read your post about your experiences with Zoloft - I was right there too! Zoloft made me queasy as all get-out, and my doctor finally switched me to Celexa, which is much better for me. (I also take the Clonopin at night too). It's frustrating that psychiatry seems to involve just throwing whatever med the doc feels like at the patient to see what sticks...But good luck to you on your journey! Thanks for the blog!J.T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12281746932878111785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147889412798634304.post-351041628968602982011-08-07T07:37:37.822-06:002011-08-07T07:37:37.822-06:00You've taken your time and considered all your...You've taken your time and considered all your options. You haven't made this decision lightly. You should be proud of your choices...it's never easy to admit we need help and to accept help. <br /><br />You are inspiring and such a great source of strength for me. I'm rooting for you!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147889412798634304.post-38448378075053467112011-08-07T07:05:34.995-06:002011-08-07T07:05:34.995-06:00Hi Aimee. I am in the same boat as you right now....Hi Aimee. I am in the same boat as you right now. My baby is 3 months old and I had to stop nursing because he was having a lot of trouble with it. I was panic attack free for a year and a half as well, and then had a bad one last week. Ever since then it has been popping up again and again. I don't think we should feel ashamed for taking medicine. Sometimes we need a little extra help for getting over the hump. Zoloft always made me feel more anxious at first so I am taking Celexa which seems to help better for my anxiety. Hopefully we will both feel better soon. Try listening to the John Mayer song "War of my life". This one is about anxiety as well and it very inspirational!!!! Sending hugs your way! : )Meredithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147889412798634304.post-10300142878048478422011-08-07T06:32:00.907-06:002011-08-07T06:32:00.907-06:00Everyone has to make their own decision when it co...Everyone has to make their own decision when it comes to medication. And when you're in a crisis situation, it can be a lifesaver. I can tell in the picture you are scared- your eyes. You'll feel better and there is no need to suffer. Blessings,<br />JillJillhttp://panicfreeme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147889412798634304.post-72282729018387241112011-08-07T05:28:24.620-06:002011-08-07T05:28:24.620-06:00Good on you, Aimee! I fought for so long to not go...Good on you, Aimee! I fought for so long to not go on medication because I thought I should try to do things naturally. I also thought that going on medication would mean that I wasn't really myself because the drugs would mask the real me. However, since starting on it about 9 months ago, I have found exactly the opposite. Because the anxiety isn't stopping me from thinking I can do things, I am doing a lot of stuff I never thought I'd be able to, such as taking on much more challenging roles at work and travelling to South America by myself. I just feel so much more excited about things instead of dreading everything. So good on you for making such a hard decision, Aimee! I wish you all the best and hope the medication really works for you too. <br />PS Now that I can "laugh" at my anxiety (in a healthy way!) I've started writing a blog about overthinking... excusememadam.blogspot.com in case you're interested :)Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147889412798634304.post-8776389684173160672011-08-06T15:30:18.744-06:002011-08-06T15:30:18.744-06:00I began taking medication almost 2 years ago and I...I began taking medication almost 2 years ago and I have never for an instant regretted my decision.<br /><br />I believe that anxiety is like any other illness and we shouldn't feel like failures for taking medication to help us manage it. Medication is actually empowering-- I can think more clearly and I am not bothered so much by all the physical symptoms such as insomnia, rapid heart beat, shaky hands, tension, headaches etc. etc.<br /><br />Elizabeth-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147889412798634304.post-62972237080161290572011-08-06T13:46:13.384-06:002011-08-06T13:46:13.384-06:00Thanks Todd!Thanks Todd!Aiméehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07915969048532920780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147889412798634304.post-63858730087621259662011-08-06T12:55:10.966-06:002011-08-06T12:55:10.966-06:00Good Luck on Monday!
If you hear of any great new...Good Luck on Monday!<br /><br />If you hear of any great new anxiety medications, please let us know.Toddnoreply@blogger.com