I understand some of the side effects are normal for this type of medication. The nausea I'm not really concerned with, it was everything else on top of it that was freaking me out. If I decide to take it for a couple more days to see if it improves, will I be able to quit cold turkey if I'm only 3 days in to it?

I'm seriously considering asking my psych to give me something for temporary relief of anxiety and panic attacks. I don't like the idea of this drug messing with my brain, my sex drive, my personality and my body for a long period of time. Besides the anxiety, I like who I am now. How will I ever know if I'm getting better if I'm constantly under the effect of this drug? I might ask for some on the spot treatment to take as needed...and if it becomes too severe, I'll try a different SSRI.