Mental Health Anxiety as side-effect to Antidepressants?

[Opi_Kid_Rock]

I don’t know if the cause to my anxiety is from the antidepressants that I’m going through one type at a time. I’m coping by using alcohol; just beer. Is that worse than getting started with benzos?

 

[AlphaMethylPhenyl]

Anxiety can be an initial side effect, or one of greater length. Best to tell your doctor about the nature of what you're feeling. Drinking to cope isn't usually healthy...

 

[Yacking]

SSRIS give me anxiety. I get so anxious I'll start shaking in public. Wellbutrin XL sends me into an almost immediate panic attack but when I need them Wellbutrin SR is good.
Instead of antis, I take a mood stabilizer off label and don't have any issues.

Point being....guinie pig status sucks but finding what you need without side effects makes a huge difference.

Don't settle, really.
If it's causing you to drink and such... it's probably a good idea to be honest with Dr and revisit this.
Best Wishes!

 

[Kara Kava]

I don’t know if the cause to my anxiety is from the antidepressants that I’m going through one type at a time. I’m coping by using alcohol; just beer. Is that worse than getting started with benzos?

When I started antidepressants years ago the doctor gave me benzos for the first few weeks. I had to stop because of the anxiety
They say it's gets better but i couldn't wait