Just that really does anyone take them long term ?
I have recently started back on the last few days. Previous taken then for three years stopped back in June. First few months were okay then the anxiety and overthinking can back with major force.
I tried yoga, healthy eating, no or little alcohol tried to avoid anxiety inducing situations. This proved to be difficult as lately work has been extra stressful. I’m a single mother which comes with it’s own stressors.
I did used to attend a regular exercise class which really did help but with Covid that’s stopped.
When my anxiety is at it’s worst I can’t eat properly, sleep is disturbed. I overthink everything it makes my physically tired. I also get stress headaches.
I do worry about the long term effects of taking this medication. I also worry that the gp will stop prescribing them. I used to feel embarrassed asking the gp for them in the consultation now I just ask outright as anxiety and all it’s side effects is horrible.
I think I’m just accepting it now that I need to just keep taking them that the quality of life without them is awful.
Anyone else in the same boat ?