Does Ssris help with anxiety?
For some people. 57% of 21 people who reported on Ssris for anxiety say it improved. 33% noticed no change and 10% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for anxiety (85% across 95 options).
Anxiety: what users report
57%better21 reports · medium confidence
12 better7 no change2 worse
Ranked #84 of 95 for anxiety.
What people say about Ssris and anxiety
“SSRIs have worked for me with no side effects. I swear I'm not BigPharma lol.”
“No other medication has helped - SSRIs, off label sedating anti psychotics, you name it - besides I hated them.”
“My anxiety and depression were basically nonexistent while on them and it was great... due to side effects (emotional blunting, fatigue, etc.)”
“SSRIs (I've tried Zoloft, Viibryd and Lexapro) work primarily on serotonin had zero positive effect on me in anxiety or depression.”
Side effects people mention
sexual dysfunction 7emotional blunting 7anhedonia 5withdrawal 5anorgasmia 3
What else is Ssris used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count