lily413
14-03-13, 16:18
Hi guys,
Just wanted some advice. I've had a terrible bout of HA since this xmas. Haven't had a single day off from the intense fear. I've had tons of strange symptoms, and they don't seem to be going anywhere. I'm losing weight, can't bring myself to have a social life, my work personal relationships are suffering. I've been to 6 different doctors and 2 osteopaths, who all think there is nothing physically wrong with me. My bloods are ok. I started CBT with a trainee therapist last week but have booked myself in for private therapy too because I can't bear to spend 8-12 weeks on therapy that doesn't work (I know loads of trainee therapists are probably really good but I just can't afford to risk spending another 3 months feeling like this).
Anyway, my question to you is should I try medication? I've been trying to avoid it but it's becoming very clear that I'm not coping and I have seen no improvement in my situation at all. I'm a mess. I just need something to break this vicious cycle.
Has anyone had any positive/negative experiences of taking medication for anxiety/depression? What type of medication?
My plan is to take something mild for a short period of time while I have the therapy, but I am worried that it will be hard to get off it at the end, and also of possible side effects. Oh and also that I won't be able to listen to my body if something's wrong. (God I'm complicated!!)
Any thought would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for listening.
Just wanted some advice. I've had a terrible bout of HA since this xmas. Haven't had a single day off from the intense fear. I've had tons of strange symptoms, and they don't seem to be going anywhere. I'm losing weight, can't bring myself to have a social life, my work personal relationships are suffering. I've been to 6 different doctors and 2 osteopaths, who all think there is nothing physically wrong with me. My bloods are ok. I started CBT with a trainee therapist last week but have booked myself in for private therapy too because I can't bear to spend 8-12 weeks on therapy that doesn't work (I know loads of trainee therapists are probably really good but I just can't afford to risk spending another 3 months feeling like this).
Anyway, my question to you is should I try medication? I've been trying to avoid it but it's becoming very clear that I'm not coping and I have seen no improvement in my situation at all. I'm a mess. I just need something to break this vicious cycle.
Has anyone had any positive/negative experiences of taking medication for anxiety/depression? What type of medication?
My plan is to take something mild for a short period of time while I have the therapy, but I am worried that it will be hard to get off it at the end, and also of possible side effects. Oh and also that I won't be able to listen to my body if something's wrong. (God I'm complicated!!)
Any thought would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for listening.