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Posted 5/30/2016 3:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hello! Have any of you experienced health anxiety? In particular, with medication? I have to deal with my anxiety attacks medicine-free because I've become too afraid to take my Klonopin. Even though I've taken it before (years ago), I now won't take it because it makes me too nervous. My fear is that my panic will get worse if I do take it since I have so much anxiety about taking it. So, instead, I just have to sit through the bad times. It's the same with any new medicine really. When prescribed antibiotics when sick, i will just wait for my ailment to pass on its own.

Does anyone have advice on how to overcome this? I think it'd be so helpful to be able to take my Klonopin when I really do need it.

Thanks for any tips, information, anything!
Posted 5/30/2016 5:55 PM (GMT 0)
Liz,

There is a bunch of great health anxiety self help in the Resources...

...and I can also send you some links for help with the pharmacophobia...(let me know if you're interested)

...but it sounds like you should really look at working through this with a therapist.

It is one thing to not be able to take a rescue med...but to not take necessary medicine, like a needed antibiotic? That could eventually have serious effects on your health.

I would encourage you to look into finding help, so you can overcome this issue ! :)

S.C.
Posted 5/30/2016 7:36 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

I agree with SC about talking to a therapist

It is unlikely that your anxiety/panic will get worse when you take your klonopin as it is a very effective medication.

Do have a look at our resources.

Hibee
Posted 5/30/2016 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you! I'll definitely look through the Resources. This issue just began in the past 1-2 years, so I want to tackle it sooner than later. I appreciate all of the info, advice and support!
Posted 5/30/2016 8:14 PM (GMT 0)
I know how that feels Liz2014. I'm way to paranoid I may be allergic to something in the meds that hasn't been diagnosed yet but when in the throes of a panic attack I am a lot more willing.
You're not alone!
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