Overcome Medication Anxiety - Pharmacophobia

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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(Although Paige Pradko is a licensed psychotherapist, the views expressed on this video and this KZbin channel including comments or any related content should not be taken for medical, psychological or psychiatric advice. Always contact your physician and mental health provider before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.)

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

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[@patriciaanndemello4652]

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.

[@GoddessSparkle21]

Paige, you really understand anxiety disorders. Thank you for what you do.

[@ChadCilli]

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.

[@debbieford4685]

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.

[@czeqaog]

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[@MuhammadIqbal-lx2wt]

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[@lexis44youngwestcoast17]

Can I be able to get over my panic attacks and anxiety

[@OneDayChange]

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.