mgw
17-08-13, 20:47
Hi, I'm new to this site, so hope Im posting in the right place.
I have recently been prescribed Lustral Sertraline 50mg tablets to be taken daily for Anxiety, OCD and depression.
I haven't taken meds before - Have had a few experiences of valium which I found fine but am new to this sort of stuff.
I am really worried about taking meds in general, an have a lot of anxiety about this alone. When prescribed them the doctor didn't really give me any info of what to expect so I would be really greatful if anyone could answer some of my questions.
I am interested in knowing what the side effects are like? Do the benefits outweigh the bad points?
Also I want to know how much of a lifestyle change this will be. In terms of how addictive this is, how hard it is to come off them etc. Also I'm a student.. so not drinking will be hard! Is drinking not good whilst on this?
I'm really scared about taking them, and I don't know if its the right thing to do- I feel as if I really need to take the first steps into sorting myself out but the idea of taking them create even more anxiety for me :(.
If anyone has any stories of experience, or views or anything that could help me it would be VERRYY much appreciated!
I have recently been prescribed Lustral Sertraline 50mg tablets to be taken daily for Anxiety, OCD and depression.
I haven't taken meds before - Have had a few experiences of valium which I found fine but am new to this sort of stuff.
I am really worried about taking meds in general, an have a lot of anxiety about this alone. When prescribed them the doctor didn't really give me any info of what to expect so I would be really greatful if anyone could answer some of my questions.
I am interested in knowing what the side effects are like? Do the benefits outweigh the bad points?
Also I want to know how much of a lifestyle change this will be. In terms of how addictive this is, how hard it is to come off them etc. Also I'm a student.. so not drinking will be hard! Is drinking not good whilst on this?
I'm really scared about taking them, and I don't know if its the right thing to do- I feel as if I really need to take the first steps into sorting myself out but the idea of taking them create even more anxiety for me :(.
If anyone has any stories of experience, or views or anything that could help me it would be VERRYY much appreciated!