A popular way of treating anxiety symptoms and disorders is through medication. Medication is very effective and dependable, but there are many draw-backs from using them. According to Helpguide.org , here are the most common side effects of using medication to control your anxiety:
- Drowsiness, lack of energy
- Clumsiness, slow reflexes
- Slurred speech
- Confusion and disorientation
- Depression
- Dizziness, lightheadedness
- Impaired thinking and judgement
- Memory loss, forgetfulness
- Nausea, stomach upset
- Blurred or double vision
A common trend with anxiety-regulating medication also seems to be addiction. My aunt has had anxiety problems all of her life, and she chose to control it with medication. In the past 4 or so years, I have seen her on and off of countless medications, each one with a new promise to cure her anxiety. Although the medication does take the edge off, she has gained a good deal of weight that she cannot lose, she is much more irritable, she has diet issues, and she is now dependent on these medications as well. Not only is she dependent, but the longer she is on one pill, the higher her need for it is. That is, the longer she is on one type of medication, the more her body's need for it keeps increasing. Because of this and my own experiences with anxiety-controlling medication, I have chosen to stay away from it and depend on more natural ways of controlling it such as vitamins, exercise, meditation, and relaxation.
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