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Moss_walls

Updated 11mo ago

First Time on Anti-Anxiety/Depression Meds

this is my first time trying anti-anxiety/depression meds,, I've felt very anxious all day, idk if it's the medicine or if its just a really bad day. idk what to do to subside the anxiousness

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Ma345

2y

It could be the meds. I have that happened to me before. Have you spoken to your doctor? I know it’s hard on a weekend.
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Moss_walls

2y

it's only my second day on it :/ I haven't talked to anyone yet
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GrandLotus

2y

Depends what they are. I take Zoloft and Wellbutrin both of which took a month to build an effective level in my blood stream. Several other medications work that way too.
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GrandLotus

2y

It’s also important to remember that you will still may be anxious about stuff even if they’re working. Some Anxiety is part of the human condition.
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HCG2021

2y

Hey I totally understand what that feels like I have recently gone through some medication changes and I’m kind of in the middle of it myself. The answer is unfortunately a tricky one as you know. More than likely it’s a combination of both adjusting to the new medication as well as pre-existing anxiety that the medication is trying to treat. What I can say is hang in there, those side effects very commonly subside after the first couple weeks then you can start to get a better gauge on how the medicine is impacting you
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Moss_walls

2y

I just wanna stop feeling like this before I have a complete breakdown🙃
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spicysugar

2y

It sometimes takes a few weeks to get into your system. It's not fun but I promise it gets better

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