Anxiety, Medication and Health: Off the charts

Off the charts

By BigHelp - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - United States - Grand Junction

Today, my new antidepressants finally kicked in. I switched to them to try to control my anxiety. Turns out that the most common side effect, funnily enough, is nervousness. Guess I should've done more research. FML

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By panicked headaches - 07/12/2015 19:04 - United States - East Lansing

Today, I started taking my anxiety meds. Without them I can't function because I'm constantly fighting off panic attacks, but with them I can't function because I get crippling headaches and heartburn and feel tired all the time. FML

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Shitpants blues

By Anonymous - 24/12/2020 02:01

Today, I recently started taking some antidepressants and they have been working really well for me, except for the fact that they have made me crap my pants twice now. Both times in public. FML

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Tough choice

By Anonymous - 12/02/2019 00:00

Today, my new anxiety medicine fully entered my system. It makes me shit my brains out. I can either fart and risk shitting my pants every time or I can be too anxious to even enter a public place. FML

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Take your medication

By my brain sucks! - 10/03/2022 22:00

Today, I’ve been getting my ass handed to me by my anxiety for nearly a year. I talked to my doctor about starting meds. I got so terrified of the possible side effects that I not only had an anxiety attack, I also had a panic attack. I still couldn’t bring myself to take the pills. FML

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What new hell is this

By full bladder - 28/04/2015 22:39 - United States - Valrico

Today, I found out my anti-depressants are super-effective. So effective, they affect things they aren't even supposed to. Like my ability to pee. FML

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My brain hates me

By This is a nightmare - 17/09/2024 07:00 - United States

Today, my anxiety decided to play a new trick: When I'm trying to go to sleep, I get anxious about having nightmares. It sure does wonders for my insomnia, which I've otherwise completely controlled. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/02/2019 17:00 - United Kingdom - Derby

Today, I had a anxiety attack about taking my anxiety medicine. FML

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By JoJo - 17/10/2009 06:26 - United States

Today, I realized that acne is a major side effect of a medication I'm taking. The medication is to help me with my anxiety. The acne is creating more anxiety. And the more anxious I get, the more meds I need. And the more my face breaks out. FML

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Get me out

By bosslady12 - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I realized that I needed a new job when I had to take anti-anxiety medication before meeting with my boss. Last time we met, I had a panic attack. FML

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I don't need a Xanny to feel better

By Paprika - 12/05/2021 04:01

Today, my psychiatrist prescribed Xanax. I thought that was a little extreme and that my anxiety wasn't bad enough for that. Within the next hour, I had 2 panic attacks. I guess I'm worse off than I thought. FML

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ScratchCatPower 32

Wednesday 8 July 2015 13:17

Hey, no worries, there's always other options. Also, consult your doctor, he or she could help too. :)

chinaski7628 32

Wednesday 8 July 2015 15:20

There are meds that are specifically anti-anxiety (like Ativan). They are usually taken in combination with an SSRI (anti-depressant). I'm not a doctor or pharmacist, so I can't speak to what each med does or how they're different, but there are meds specifically for anxiety. I have generalized anxiety and have taken various combos of both over the years, which is the basis of my (admittedly weak) knowledge.

Comments

laden_swallow09 34

Thursday 9 July 2015 21:33

Most common side effect: giving you more of what the hell yours trying to be rid of. Maybe some natural remedies instead of getting your hormones and brain juices all frazzled would be more beneficial?

aggieman1211 7

Friday 10 July 2015 8:03

I have GAD, BIPOLAR, ADHD, and Panic Attack Disorder. I know the struggle. Keep fighting, it takes time but it'll get better.

Zverina 20

Friday 10 July 2015 12:28

>medication >side effects may include organ failure or death >gee, thanks >greentexting on FML >is a dumbass

jazopalchris06 21

Friday 10 July 2015 13:38

I feel your pain. I live with anxiety too and it's so crippling :/ But I had to giggle at this because this Reminds me of when i went on antidepressants for my anxiety and a side effect was "increases suicidal thoughts' ../ like thanks doc lol. Good luck xx

mxriannacristina 5

Friday 10 July 2015 18:43

Well, you should take anti-anxiety medication not anti depressants. I have depression and anxiety and I had to stop my medication for depression because I would have frequent panic attacks. My friend takes anti-anxiety pills and they work really well for her

burristhethird 16

Wednesday 15 July 2015 4:46

I thought antidepressants were supposed to increase your blood flow and heart rate. Antidepressants are not intended for anxiety, so it would obviously make it worse. Try a depressant, not alcohol, but some medication that lowers you blood pressure.