Overcome Medication Anxiety - Pharmacophobia
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- Опубліковано 14 кві 2024
- Pharmacophobia, the fear of taking medications, is a surprisingly common issue affecting many individuals. Research reveals that up to half of patients may avoid crucial medications due to this anxiety. Through my work, I've identified key factors contributing to this fear, including negative past experiences, pseudodysphagia-the fear of swallowing pills-and the influence of health anxiety on the perception of side effects.
My approach incorporates evidence-based therapies such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help patients navigate their fears. I emphasize the importance of a supportive therapeutic relationship and patient autonomy in decision-making. For those facing the challenge of pharmacophobia, I offer a welcoming community at WarmHeart Hub on paigepradko.com, providing resources and support for managing anxiety disorders and OCD. My commitment is to help individuals improve their quality of life, with or without medication, as they confront their fears and work towards recovery.
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Aloha. I think fear of psych medication is a healthy one. I take medication and over the years, I've had to make peace with the fact that these medications are bad for you but it's a trade off. I know it's impacted my body, changed my brain chemistry forever and that doctor doesn't really have any scientific proof that there is a chemical imbalance in the brain. It's all based on empiracle observation. But life without my meds is not a good one so I live with the trade off concept.
Hi Trisha. This is an individual decision and not every medication and person is the same. There are some medications that are riskier than others. I have witnessed antidepressant medications save people’s lives and I have witnessed people have side effects and feel better off of them. It all comes down to quality of life and being flexible enough to do what is best for you.
@@PaigePradkoTherapy absolutely true friend
My phobia stems from numerous near brushes with death as a result of medications. Last time I was in an ER for panic I explained that I am drug hypersensitive..they gave me the normal adult dose anyway, which left me in a coma with depressed respiratory issues for over a week. I think I have earned my pharmacy phobia.
Paige, you really understand anxiety disorders. Thank you for what you do.
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Thank you for having the courage to tackle this topic. This is a very difficult discussion since polypharmacy is a real issue. Unfortunately, medical errors are not uncommon. I don’t think it’s limited to just mental health medications. If you’ve ever been placed on seizure medication or blood thinners, suddenly you have to start being careful about everything all the time because of all the potential drug interactions.
What I do find really interesting though is that many people will take supplements. They’ll go buy things at vitamin Shoppe or GNC, and they take those without thinking twice about the fact that there could be some type of interaction. Many of the different herbs that are available over the counter such as Saint johns wort or ashwagandha have a drug like effects.
I used to do research on cancer drugs. I think we really need to do a better job of educating patients as well as creating a system where doctors double check people’s current medication list before prescribing a new one.
Yes, I agree with everything you expressed. You made some great points. It is interesting that fear and mistrust are not as attached to supplements in the same way they are to pharmaceuticals. I wonder if this is related to a mistrust of certain industries especially government regulated industries, and people associate supplements with being more natural even though they are often not regulated or well researched.
@@PaigePradkoTherapy you are wonderful! Thank you so much for taking the time to respond!
I do think that a lot of people have distrust for pharmaceutical companies, justifiably so. There have been enough news stories, scandals, and lawsuits against major corporations that people are understandably skeptical, cautious, and distrustful.
I work with athletes, which is why I am very interested and things like anxiety and performance anxiety.
One of the things that I’ve noticed with athletes is that they assume anything that’s natural and over the counter is also safe. I try to explain to people that things like ashwagandha work via the exact same pathway as SSRI medication. I warn my athletes that various supplements, such as 5-HTP, which is often used for sleep, carries the potential of causing serotonin syndrome.
Certain supplements like yohimbine and quercetin can increase anxiety.
I believe the phenomenon is called naturalistic fallacy. People believe that because something is natural that it’s safe and good for you.
It’s always a very difficult discussion with people. I understand people’s hesitancy to take medication. Regardless of what people choose, I respect their choices. I just try my best to help them make informed decisions.
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Can I be able to get over my panic attacks and anxiety
I need to take my propranolol for highblood pressure but had an anxiety attack and even panic just simply changing to a generic one. But I told myself that this is for both anxiety as a off label use and above all to help save my life. But I now have to take a new generic and a higher dose so I am scared. Funny thing is its ony 10mg higher which my doctor said is such a low dose. I just wish I dont work my self uo taking the increase.
Sorry you are feeling that anxiety. I hope that you adjust to the generic soon.