Has anyone taken meds for anxiety? Did it help!

[mumofoneanddone82]

I've suffered from anxiety for years! Crippling anxiety that can make me lose whole weekends to catastrophising and going down a big, black hole! I've resisted going to the doctor as I've been using the rhetoric 'it's just me being silly' but to be honest it's really deep grained in me and I'd say what I'm experiencing is not normal every day worries.

I am going to speak to my doctor this week. I've always resisted any kind of meds (I've never taken the pill etc) and I've heard anxiety meds can cause more anxiety to begin with! Can anyone share their experiences?

Also, i feel i should share how I'm feeling with my manager at work? is that appropriate?

Yes, I take Alprazolam 3 times a day and it does help BUT it doesn't magically get rid of all anxiety. Sometimes just knowing I have Alprazolam in my bag with me makes me feel less anxious.

Do see your doctor or psychologist, OP. It might be that the meds are not for you, but you can certainly try them. Good luck.

Have a look at this video @mumofoneanddone82 it might help you to understand what anxiety is, why you need it (even though it can feel awful) and how you can learn to listen to it rather than fight it;