Considering Anxiety Medication: Pros and Cons

I also didn't want to take anxiety meds. I felt like taking them meant I had failed somehow. In truth, it just meant that my body isn't as equipped as others for self-regulating. It took a lot of effort to ask my doctor about it because I have always struggled with phone calls, but it was so worth it in the end. I don't worry so much anymore. I feel more capable of doing things. In fact, while I used to panic at the sight of bees and spiders, I not only don't panic about them anymore, but am even sometimes calm enough to interact with them. I'm also fortunate enough to not have any negative side effects from my medication. You didn't mention why you don't want to take the medication. Whatever it is, that is valid. Just make sure to ask yourself if that hesitancy is based on a legitimate concern or fear. Mine was just fear, so I took the step. I'm so much happier. Don't get me wrong - there are still some days that I get anxious. But I have found that I rarely get as anxious as before, and I'm better able to keep going even when I am anxious.

Nothing wrong with taking meds for your metal health. As long as your happy and well that’s all that matters.