I’m 16 with a pretty bad case of social anxiety. My mom has agreed to use medication, though she is alittle hesitant because of repots that this type of medication gives suicidal thoughts to people under 18.
I’ve been to therapy and though it gave me some good pointers that I use everyday to help me through the social part of my social anxiety, it doesn’t get rid of that “worried” filling that I can sometimes feel continuously. That feeling actually consumes my whole mood at times. The therapy has only helped with talking to people, and even then it has only helped alittle.
But I would like to know more about this type of medication before I actually take it. I’m sure my doctor will tell me some stuff too, but how does it actually work? How will it make me feel better?
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If I wasn’t afraid to take medication for my anxiety/depression I would have been diagnosed long ago. I don’t want to take any pill that changes my personality.
medication for anxiety and depression can vary or there are meds that cover both. its good that you are in therapy because meds aren’t a cure all. they work best when you take them and still engage in therapy.
Depression meds take about a month to see any results, taking them regularly every day. They basically help level out your thoughts but cant fix everything.
Anxiety meds are usually take as needed.They are more there to just calm you down.
Ive am currently on one type of med that is for anxiety and depression, it is called celexa. I def noticed a small change after a month of taking it. I feel less on edge, a little less worried and calmer. I also have xanax for anxiety attacks. If i feel an attack coming on and it basically calms me down within 20 minutes.
Starting meds can be scary. Dont go on line and do a lot of research because there are a lot of sites online that obsess about side effects and random negative cases. The doctor will make the best decisions about what you need and will prescribe the meds that are most beneficial for you.
It may take some trial and error. I have had some negative effects from a few different kinds of meds. But working with a doctor or therapist they will be able to monitor you to see if you need changes. some people have success with certain brands and some dont.
As for how the drugs work, basically they deal with receptors in your brain, nothing dangerous. Anti depressants just work on elevating your mood by targeting receptors in your brain that might not work as well as they’re suppose to be. Dont worry about how it works, spend you time focusing on getting healthy, good luck.
Usually anti-depressants work by trying to raise serotonin levels in your brain. Serotonin is a hormone which is associated with a happy mood or disposition. I don’t blame you for feeling hesitant in taking prescription medication to cope with your social anxiety. Have your parents investigate cognitive behavioural therapy or bio-feed mechanisms as alternatives to medication to help decrease your anxiety episodes. These are ways of remodifying thought patterns associated with a disorder, with either minimum use or no use of medical prescriptions.
You or your parents can conduct online research for more information, as well as consulting your general practitioner.
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Has someone made you fear speaking out in front of other?
If not then what are you afraid of being heard or saying something stupid.
Listen to the President of the United States he can even make sense half the time so relax.