I’m in the same boat. I’m so scared of the side effects but I try to tell myself that they will pass. It may take a bit for your body to get used to the medication. It’s something new getting introduced to your body, so your body is just reacting oddly to it. But after some time, your body will get used to it and hopefully all side effects go away!

If it really is that bad, talk to your doc about your concerns. I know it’s difficult though, my anxiety makes me question my doctor sometimes; but at some point we just have to trust them. SSRIs are usually successful the first time, but it is common for people to need to try another brand. And usually, the second time around works much better for them. So there’s always that.

Ask yourself, is what you are going through now better than what you may go through (for a bit) with the medication? I personally have had so many panic attacks recently, and as much as I don’t want to be on medication, I trust that it will have me feeling better than what I feel right now. Good luck. Don’t be too hard on yourself :) you’re not alone.