Anxiety medications. Feeling fed up
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Hey everyone. Not sure where to start. A year ago I had a near death experience. around October, I experienced some mild anxiety (was told it was bertigo) and dismissed it. As the months went on, I noticed my anxiety getting a tiny bit worse. For example in February I went out for drinks for my birthday and after having one was feeling very anxious (I never had this issue). In March, my grandma passed away. About two weeks later, I started getting panic attacks every few days to the point where I had to leave my job and can barely leave my house. My GP gave me Xanax since I was in his office during a random panic attack (was there for a sore throat and had a panic attack in the waiting room).
Finally got in with a psychiatrist 2 weeks ago and was given Prozac 10mg along with continuing the Xanax. The Prozac made me even worse. My anxiety was so bad I did not leave my home for 2 weeks and missed important family events. I am now starting Zoloft and very on edge. I'm afraid of having the horrible experience I had on the Prozac which was a major increase in anxiety, throwing up, no appetite, frequent panic attacks, and not sleeping.
Just wondering if anyone can share their experiences with anxiety medication and if it helped or not. I don't want to keep trying out meds if nothing will help and only seems to make me feel worse.
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diane524 Caryn220
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My Dr feels that Citalopram has the least side affects especially after you adjust.
I have a friend that just switched from Paxil to Zoloft and they said they had about 5 days of hell but are doing okay now.
allison30388 Caryn220
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anxietysite123 Caryn220
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JackDM Caryn220
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I hope the Zoloft works for you.
tonia_2003 Caryn220
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Caryn220
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I was diagnosed with depression as a teen and was on Lexapro. Gained a ton of weight so I'm trying to steer clear of it. That is why I was first placed on Prozac and now Zoloft. Really hoping the Zoloft helps me because as of now, I can not go about my daily life. I can barely leave my house without freaking out.
JackDM Caryn220
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All I can suggest is that you tenaciously keep putting one foot in front of the other and stick it out. I think the Zoloft will help. You CAN do it, you WILL get there. I'm sure you'll get a lot of encouragement and kind hearted support here, I've found some very good supportive people here.
I wish you all the very best.
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