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Herh anxiety and medication.

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AlwaysAnxiousAnnie · 24/01/2024 10:39

I have major health anxiety and OCD, GAD. I've be n sick with a chest infection and I've been prescribed some antibiotics. I'm too scared to take them, be wise of side effects that could be potentially dangerous. I'm aware of I don't then I might not get better. But I just cannot bring myself. Well, actually I took one and felt horrible and sick and my brain has just gone nope. Your not taking those again..I've never been allergic to anything in my life. But recently I've been funny about taking medications, eating certain foods, etc in case I have a severe reaction and die. Sounds far fetched I know. I'm not sure what I'm hoping to achieve. Reassurance I guess.

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CantCryToHim · 24/01/2024 10:54

I understand Op. I have HA and scared of new medications as well. Taking antibiotics with food can help with the side effects.

ultimately you need to take them otherwise your chest infection can get worse and lead to pneumonia. I’m sure that scares you more than some nausea. You were fine with the one you had so please take the rest. With a big meal always helps. Good luck

sewingstockings · 24/01/2024 11:17

I think you should go back to the doctor and seek more treatment for your anxiety.
In some ways you know you need the antibiotics because why did you go to the doctor in the first place?
Wishing you well but please get some more help for your anxiety.

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