Medication?? To take or not to take?

[CarlNottm]

Hi all,

I was wondering how many of you are taking medication for anxiety/depression? I have suffered for a few years now but I never taken anything because im afraid of it. Im getting to the point where I think I need to take action because my brain just doesn't seem to work like everybody elses. What are the pro's and con's?

Thanks
Carl

[Cathy V]

Hi Carl. I think everyone's take on meds is different, and people can only give you their own experiences, nobody can really make the choice for you as to whether to take meds or not. Alot of people with anxiety would probably tell you to try other methods such as relaxation, rather than become dependent on meds, but there are also lots of natural remedies as an alternative.

However, true depressive illness needs treatment and usually does need medication but its for the doctors to make this decision really. Theres a good section on the forum about medication if you want to read. Its under the 'Remedy' section on the left.

Take care
Cathy xxx