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Posted 10/22/2012 7:43 PM (GMT 0)

As most of you know from my former forums, i have a bad fear of taking any medicines.

I have recently started getting a little better from all the anxiety and depression i was having. I just talked myself through it and started praying more. I havent taken any meds for it or went through therapy, although im still considering that, cause i think talking to someone would help me a great deal more.

But anyways,

I just took my antiobiotics for my yeast infection and im freaking out already!? And its only the first one and i have 8 more days to go. Recently a lady at church told me that i needed to take the meds or i would get worse. So i took them, but im panicking somewhat and im scared but i know i need to get this infection out of me. I just dont want any bad side effects. And i hate medicines. Especially cause i have to take it twice a daily.

I must sound crazy... huh?

Post Edited By Moderator (Scaredy Cat) : 10/22/2012 3:06:50 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/22/2012 8:10 PM (GMT 0)
You are not crazy. People who haven't had this "issue" before will be the ones calling you crazy. Years ago I had a huge fear of meds. My fear stemmed from seeing a loved one abuse drugs to the point of suicide. I am still afraid of meds and recently expierenced a severe allergic reaction to a new med my doc put me on. But in your case and current situation with the yeast infection I agree with your church member. If you don't take that pill you will be worse. If you just took that pill and an hour later your still fine, Don't Worry Mon. :) Easier said than done. But I must agree prayer is the ultimate healer.
Posted 10/22/2012 8:18 PM (GMT 0)
in most cases you need a certain number of grams of the antibiotic to kill the infection. doctors usually give it in the form of pills spread out over a number of days. this is why it's important to take all of the pills, to get the total grams. the doctor should be able to give you the whole dose at one time in the form of an injection. call and ask about it. one way or the other you need to get the antibiotic in your system.
Posted 10/22/2012 8:56 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you both for replying. It helps alot talking to others about my fears and telling me everything will be ok. Especially if they have gone through it themselves. Catherinbel, that is exactly why im scared to take meds. My bestfriend was a drug addict. He overdosed numerous of times. But he recently just overdosed 3 months ago and almost didnt make it. Ever since then, i just hate taking any medicines. It scares me so much. But everyone tells me that after the first hour of antiobiotics, that if nothing severe happens, then ill be fine the rest of the time. And yes, prayer works a great deal. Right when i turned to God and prayed alot, i felt so much better in that very instant. But of course anxiety will always still lingere there but i try to push through it. Its just these pills im having to deal with right now that scares me.. :/ And greatunclebill, thank you for replying, ill have to call my doctor and ask her about that. That may work better for me, cause yes i do need to get this infection out of my system. I have had it for months i do believe... and i suppose thats pretty bad.
Posted 10/22/2012 9:10 PM (GMT 0)
AG,

Congratulations of facing your fears and doing what you need to for your health!

I am sure that everything will be fine...but I know how hard it is to deal with any phobia, so well done. Let us know how you are doing soon.:)

S.C.

p.s. I gave your thread a title
Posted 10/22/2012 9:33 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you SC, :)

I sure hope i get used to it quick. But its been 4 hours, and no servere side effects. I think its just my anxiety acting up some right at this moment, like im having hot flashes and feel kind of sick. But im trying to take my mind off of it, just kind of hard..
Posted 10/23/2012 6:15 AM (GMT 0)
I fear medication and hardly take a Tylenol if I'm in severe pain so I understand. I fear side effects greatly. Your not alone! Antibiotics are important though and that's something I've forced myself to take because if not persistent and prolonged infection is worse than most side effects!
Posted 10/24/2012 4:30 AM (GMT 0)
Anxiety Girl, I know exactly how you feel. I am still terrified to take meds. BUT...I don't have a problem taking them when it is something that I have taken before, and I know I didn't have any bad side effects or reactions to.

That being said, this is my fourth time on Zoloft, in the past I only took 50 mgs. and that was it. This time however, I am up to 200 mgs, and let me tell you, I was freaking out about upping the dosage for fear that I would get serotonin syndrome. LOL! But I made it, and I'm doing so much better now.

You will get over this fear eventually, it's a tough one, and I'm still struggling somewhat myself.

Hope you are feeling better!
Fox
Posted 10/24/2012 5:29 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all :)
I feel SO much better now knowing that im not the only one with the fear of taking meds. I was trying to deal with it on my own for a little while there, but knowing there are others out there with the same fear, helps me feel better. I thought i was crazy cause medicine is supposed to help us if we use it right and i feel like its hurting us though. If that makes sense.

But today is the 3rd day of me taking my antiobiotics, and i feel fine. No severe side effects. I have had a little anxiety thinking negative thoughts. But i try to keep myself busy and keep telling myself that ill get through this week of taking them all lol. But maybe this will help me get through the fear of taking some meds. I hope so.
Posted 10/24/2012 5:37 PM (GMT 0)
I am very impressed that you are continuing to face the thing that you fear about taking your meds...great job!

...and yes, just as we can learn a fear from a negative experience...we can also unlearn it from a good one, and through positive thinking throughout the situation!:)

So keep up the good work and positive/calm thinking. You are going to be just fine.:)

S.C.
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