kat_ross wrote:
Hi,
I have never been prescribed medication specifically for anxiety, but I did briefly take hydroxyzine hcl for neurodermatitis (skin itching/rash possibly caused by nervous reaction). This medication can also be used for short-term treatment of nervousness and tension, so I was technically taking an anti-anxiety med. It did make me feel more calm, peaceful. Sometimes, depending on what time of day I took it, I would feel a tiny bit tipsy or sleepy. But most of the time there were no side effects. I would say that it was a positive experience, it was helpful.
Hi, thanks for the response!
Any medication has its side-effects. Some are certainly worse than others. It doesn't sound like yours was too strong, so that is good.
Maybe I'll look into it. I don't really like taking medication all that much, but anxiety is something that's been an issue in my life for a long time. It might worth having something around just in case.
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