anti-depressants/anti-anxiety meds

[HeatherC]

I have been suffering with emet for 19 years. It has gone through stages where it has been very severe and stages where it has been tolerable and I could live my life normally. Recently, it has been unbearable. I am having difficulty functioning in my daily life without being terrified and feeling panicked.

I went back to my therapist, who I hadn't seen in a year, and she suggested some type of anti-depressant/anti-anxiety combo. I go back on March 5th to discuss specific medications. I have never been on medication for anything like this before, so I am a little scared. I also want relief, so I am just praying that whatever they give me will work, so I won't have to live my life in fear anymore.

I am curious to hear anyone else's experiences with these types of meds. Did they help you? What were the side effects? Any other helpful info/advice would be lovely as well.


Thanks in advance for the help!

[JellyBn83]

You and I are in the same boat. I have had my issues for as long as I can remember and most of the time, I am livable. But these last few weeks have been awful to me!!!

About two to three years ago, I got the sv*. It was awful and it kicked my fears/issues into hyperdrive. So, they put me on Lexapro. They started me off at 10 mg, but that was too much for my stomach. So, I cut it in half and took it with crackers. I built my way up to 30 mgs and loved it. These last few years have been great.

Well, I had to come off of it since my husband and I are on the baby making path...but I can now tell that I have nothing in my system any more. So, I am actually going back to my therapist and we are working on CBT and I will be going back onto something soon. Cause this is just crazy way of living!!!

Good luck!

[olschesky]

i'm on prozac and it's really helped with my anxiety and obsessiveness over being sick. i never had any side effects either. i also have a rx for 5 mg valium......i take 1/2 of one of those in the morning.....and that's it. most days are "worry free" so i'm happy with this.....good luck

[perksofcharlie]

i am thinking about meds too but afraid of the side effects. they say prozac has the biggest side effects, lexapro the least. im just trying to heal my tummy problems related to my anxiety =/

[erinn23]

I take Zoloft daily and have a rx for Xanax to help me sleep. I had a bit of nausea at the beginning but the side effects were with it. The meds really help me.