has anyone with an anxiety disorder felt better after being put on medication for it?

Question

if so, how long do you have to be on the med. for? can you go to therapy too and eventually not need to take medication??

Answer 1

I didn't know how bad I was feeling untill I started taking Celexa for about two weeks. It was a real blessing. Now I have been on it for over 3 years. It depends on the person as to if they will always need to take the medications.

Answer 2

It usually takes a while for it to get to a theraputic level in your system and then you will know if it is working, contrary to some beliefs it's not a "happy" pill it won't make you feel happy, it will help you feel less anxious, you may have to try more than one to find one that works best for you.
Sometimes you can cut back to just meds or just therapy, but usually the combination works best.
I have been on different ones off and on for years and when you find one that works. you'll know it, I did, and it has made a difference for me.

Answer 3

I have general anxiety and panic attacks and haven't taken any meds. I have good days and bad days. I've had this for about a year.

I went to a therapist and he did help. I stopped going tho. If i kept up with it it would have helped even more. It did help alot. You just have to do EXACTLY what they tell you tho.

good luck.

Answer 4

i can leave my house and drive by myself far away after being put on meds for anxiety. you can go to a therapist who specializes in panic and anxietyb disorders. i'm still on my meds.

Answer 5

i been put on meds for 6 months, now i feel better
i'm cool now

Answer 6

ive been on for a few months now and i feel way better and yes to the second part of ur question

Answer 7

I think my dr put me on adderal for it... not sure though, all I know is that it didn't help me at all. Therapy didn't help much either.

Answer 8

yes , effexor , it helped a lot