I am suffering from mild depression and anxiety also obessive compulsive disorder since my chilhood. Now my age is 41. Due to anxiety I am suffering from stammering. Twice I have consulted psychiatrist, but hesitated to take medicine prescribed by them. Because I felt unnatural by taking medicine. Please advice what should I do ?
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Your problem is created by your extreme fear. You must by now know the origin of this fear. Until you deal with this fear you are going to suffer the problems you have listed quite regularly. If you are against the use of medication, then you will have to work very hard with a counselor for a long time to recover. In fact the counselor may advice medication and will send you to a doctor. If you do not cooperate then it is futile and is a gross waste of time, money and opportunity. There is nothing wrong with use of medication since it is used as an addendum to the process of therapy. When the medication has served its purpose, then you can discontinue it on the advice of the doctor. In fact, you can mention this to him/her that you do not wish to be on medication for too long. S/he will tell you how long it will take and how much of your cooperation is required. All disorders have a chemical imbalance and that can ideally be stabilized by introducing medication, which are made to mimic the natural neurotransmitters the brain produces. When the chemistry is normalized there is no need for further medication. Then the doctor will gently and gradually withdraw the medication to tease the brain to produce the new normal. Remember you will need to work with the counselor even if you take medication.
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Medication will not teach you new skills but support your recovery, a combination of counselling with medication is always better.
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