My anxiety which I have suffered from on and off for 10 years is slowly creeping it's way back in - it often does this time of year. Early this morning I had a bad panic attack (at least I assume thats what it was) which started with dizziness and end up with a racing heart and hot flushes. It lasted 90 mins and the OOH doc told me to come in but I couldn't get there because of the kids so have made an appt to see the GP at 11. I know he will say it is anxiety and ask me to take anti depressants again. I have resisted for 10 years and used therapy instead as I worry about the side effects short and long term of using these drugs.
To be honest I am so tired of this anxiety, the irrational thoughts, the obsession with death, the palpitations, the dizziness, the stress and the insomnia. I need to deal with it but there is no quick fix and there seems to be no long term fix at all :(
What have your experiences been and would you advise me to use them or not?
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Those of you who use/have used anti anxiety meds (inc anti depressants) please tell me your opinion on them.
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AngryFeet · 21/10/2011 09:27
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