179: Should I Take Medication for Anxiety, Panic Disorder, & Agoraphobia?

Thinking about trying medication or going back on it? This episode is for you! While I can't tell you what to do, my goal is to help you make the healthiest decision for YOU. I share my honest thoughts on medication, how it can be helpful, how to navigate mental blocks around taking it, what NOT to do when considering medication, and what to do if medication hasn’t worked for you. Remember, I’m not a doctor, so please consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any decisions regarding medication.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:My honest thoughts on medication as a tool for recoveryWhy medication is not a cure, but a supportive toolCommon mental blocks around taking medication and how to get past themThe biggest mistakes people make when considering medicationWhat NOT to do when deciding whether to take medicationWhat to do if medication hasn’t worked for you or if you don’t want to try itBe sure to listen to the full episode for all the goodness! WANNA SAY GOODBYE TO ANXIETY, PANIC DISORDER, & AGORAPHOBIA FOR GOOD? CHECK OUT MY NEW AHP COMMUNITY: https://www.ahealthypush.com/communityWHAT'S BLOCKING YOUR ANXIETY RECOVERY? TAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizCHECK OUT MY MASTERCLASSES HERE AND START EXPERIENCING LOTS MORE PEACE, JOY, & FREEDOM: https://www.ahealthypush.com/anxiety-classesA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/should-i-take-medication-for-anxiety-panic-disorder-agoraphobia

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How do I recover from anxiety? How do I recover from panic disorder? How do I recover from agoraphobia? How do I overcome panic attacks? How do I find peace from my anxious and intrusive thoughts? How do I stop fearing and start actually living my life? You might even be questioning whether or not recovering from anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia is even possible! Whether you’ve been struggling for months, years, or even a decade or more, this is the show for you. On the A Healthy Push Podcast, you’ll be learning practical, actionable, and healthy steps that will help you heal from anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia and start living the life you’re worthy and deserving of living - a life of peace, joy, and freedom! Each week, host Shannon Jackson shares the tips, tools, truths, and actions that helped her to overcome her 15-year journey with anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia and start living the adventurous life that she lives today! Along with sharing her knowledge and inspiration, she interviews top mental health experts and former sufferers turned educators, to prove to you that recovery is possible and that you’re absolutely not alone (or crazy)! Make sure to Subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode! And if you aren’t already following me on Instagram, make sure to follow me @ahealthypush. And if you’d like to connect with me on a more personal level and get even more support, head on over to www.ahealthypush.com.