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Why accepting psychiatric medication can feel like personal failure

My doctor prescribed anxiety medication for my panic attacks but I'm afraid taking it means I'm weak and can't handle life.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Cultural messages about mental strength are preventing you from accessing treatment that could restore your functioning.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Mental health medications and the body?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.