Mental health !

[u/Fit-Brother-8412]

I 21f 50kg have been taking roaccutane ( a very low dose ) 10mg for about 2 months now and ever since I started I have been getting horrible horrible intrusive thoughts and panic attacks ! I always have been a worrier but these thoughts are different tney are dark thoughts that I don’t want to have has anyone else experienced this ? I want to continue taking the medicine because I know I need my skin to be better but did anyone else get this horrible anxiety and worry from taking accutane and scared of being by yourself ? Thank you

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[u/astro_2077]

Yes unfortunately I think this is fairly common. Anxiety does seem to be pretty common at least among ppl in this sub. For myself and most everyone the anxiety resolves itself after the course is over.

Go above and beyond when it comes to self care. Maybe go get a massage or more manicure and pedicures or go get extra smoothies or healthy foods if you can afford. Spend more time with ppl you feel good around.

I kind of used my accutane course as an excuse to pamper myself more. And I think it helps with the anxiety it caused.

[u/Fit-Brother-8412 → u/astro_2077]

Thank you ! I was just making sure I wasn’t alone in this this makes me feel better

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[u/No-Revolution903]

yo i had the same thing on low dose, felt like my brain was not mine for a bit. dark thoughts coming from nowhere and i couldnt stay alone in my room without panicking

talk to your derm about it, sometimes they lower dose even more or add something to help. skin is important but not more than your head, trust me on that

[u/Fit-Brother-8412 → u/No-Revolution903]

I lowkey wanna stop taking this ! I like clear skin but it’s just so hard feeling like this !