Another poster nervous about starting
I’ve gotten as far as picking up the medication but I’m scared to do it. My doctor said I should give 5 mg 2x/day a try, and I ironically think my constant what ifs about side effects and negative reactions kind of point to just why I should be giving it a try, but mentally it’s a huge hurdle.
My mom has had bad anxiety my entire life and swears by her Buspar. When I was married I let myself get pressured into trying Prozac and absolutely hated it and got off it almost immediately. I’m scared of side effects like even more erratic anxiety, mood swings (in my job that’s very front facing that just…isn’t an option), the dreaded brain zaps, weight gain, more tiredness (I’m in a really bad loop of anxiety > insomnia, and while I’m waiting for sleep study results I’m not sure if it’s wise to throw new medication into the mix), and so on. But at the same time my baseline anxiety is so high I just can’t sleep or focus and I’ve tried so much therapy and techniques but my body is on a whole other ball game.
I guess I’m just looking for support and advice. Should I just break it up into 2 halves instead of the whole 5? Should I give it more time before trying it? Has it been worth it for you? I’m gonna check this in the morning and I’m trying to decide if I’m ready to try it now or wait a little longer.