should I take the medication my psychologist has suggested?

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Today I went to the psychologist and she believes I should take medication for anxiety. She told me I o think about it and then give the answer next session. I don't know what to do
what is your opinion? Does it help? What are the colateral effects? What is your experience with anxiety medication?

What's the medication? Also, psychologists can't prescribe medications, only psychiatrists can.

I take valium for anxiety, and it works alright....sometimes I feel like I need something stronger but haven't been having a lot of anxiety attacks or been planning to be in situations that could cause excessive anxiety so I haven't been taking it too much lately. But yeah a lot of anti-anxiety meds can be addictive so you do have to be careful of that......but they can be very helpful for anxiety by calming your mind and body. But its really up to you if you want to take it or not, if anxiety really interferes with your life and you are looking for some relief then medications can for sure help...but all they do is alliviate symptoms temporarily so you'd still want to continue with therapy as well.

I took a medicine called Wellbutrin when I was a kid. I was hyperactive and had trouble focusing on assignments in school. It worked as far as getting the results the parents wanted but it was too strong I guess. I was always having weird nightmares and would literally be scared to go to bed. They don't give that to kids anymore. I heard it's an anti smoking aid now. My psychologist I was seeing last year also suggested giving me something for anxiety but I didn't go with it. Only time I take a pill anymore is if I get really sick.

I doubt it very much if psychologists could prescribe meds in Brazil.

As you know. people have different experiences with different medications. That's why I ask which medication. You have to get the right one for YOU. Valium might work well for someone, but be disastrous for someone else. There are people in this forum with much experience with various medications. They are very willing to share what they experienced.

I believe you should ask your psychologist which medication she is proposing that you take. Then you could do research on it. Then people on this forum could provide you with their experiences with it.

There are times when medications could dilute your spirit. Ask anyone here about that. Sometimes, medication is useful--but sometimes, it might decrease your initative, decrease your SPIRIT. You become less of a genius, more of a robot.

I just wish you could get into a cognitive neuroscience program, and be guaranteed a living after it. That would be ideal for you, it seems to me.

My main concerns are:
1) feeling sleepy and my brain start working slower
2) if I stop the medication then all the bad feelings would be back again, get addicted
do those things happen to you?

At the same time:
1) it could help me with my life quality
2) I would still be doing therapy to learn how to deal with the bad feelings.

she mentioned rivotril and that is the most common but it was only a mention. You can tell your experience and knowledge of any anxiety medication.
kraftiekortie, next semester I am going to take some neuroscience credits at college

I have very little experience with medications.

When I was 13, I was put on Ritalin for 2 weeks; they took me off of it after it was realized that I got MORE hyper, rather than less hyper while taking Ritalin. I was too old for the medication. This was in 1974. That's the last time I've been prescribed any anti-anxiety medication.

I hope your psychologist is a reasonable lady, and will respect your choice. Have you told her your concerns?

I'm glad you'll be taking neuroscience credits next term.

Linatet I wouldn't say don't try it but if your concerns do play out you always have the power to stop taking the medicine. After all she is the psychologist and is there to help you. You might also look into herbal medicines if the medicine starts messing with you. There is pretty much a tea for anything.

Don't do it. I've been on benzos for years and it didn't help my anxiety enough for me not to have a nervous breakdown. Now, I feel addicted to it and my doc is trying to get me off them. It makes me so tired that I sleep 14 hours a day.

Antidepressants are excellent for my long term anxiety management.

Wellbutrin (Bupropion) is classified as a atypical antidepressant that has stimulant properties. It has been a great med for me used in conjunction with my typical antidepressant to eliminate those meds side effects of Somnolence (Drowsiness), lack of interest and concentration problems.

Escitalopram and Bupropion has been an excellent combination for managing my ocd symptoms and the anxiety associated with asd.

my husband takes rivotril with good effects. he is tired a lot, but he takes stronger meds, too.