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Feeling anxious all the time!

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Purplespring
Purplespring

Hi everyone

I started 50mg of Zoloft for a week then my doctor put me on 100mg I was tired and foggy all day and in the evenings I felt better. My doctor suggested taking the medication at night so it's been 2 days and I'm feeling more anxious and more panic attacks during the day. I'm only on day 17 off work for a month try to do things but then I get an attack and spend rest of the day wondering when the next one is coming. Is it normal to be feeling anxious more while on this medication? Any advise would be great!

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  • jenna324
    jenna324 Purplespring

    Posted

    Yes it’s completely normal. I also tend to feel better during the evening.  I still get anxious especially when I wake up and during the day. It’s not nearly as bad as it was before but it’s still there. I’ve been on Zoloft for about 6 weeks. Give it more time. It will get better. 
    • Purplespring
      Purplespring jenna324

      Posted

      Thanks jenna324! I'm having a bad day today panic attack every few hours. I keep reading that it takes long to work but it's worth it. It's hard in the mornings for me too especially having to get my kids ready for school. I've never joined a forum before but reading everyone's experience makes me feel positive and to know I'm not the only one going through this. It's hard to talk to someone about this if they never been through it. The one thing I have trouble with is keeping my mind busy and away from thinking about my anxiety!

  • Hoopz
    Hoopz Purplespring

    Posted

    It's early days. Im only into my 5th week ..one week on 25mg and then 3 weeks on 50mg. The first few weeks i felt shocking ...I couldn't do anything without having a panic attack.

    I couldn't even go upstairs without ending up on the floor. Baths and showers were impossible as i would end up on the floor. I am however feeling alot better now. Most days. I think sertraline makes your problems worse before it makes you better. I still can't go out and the very thought of going in a shop fills me with dread.

    This site is a godsend. I have spent many an hour reading people's stories...mostly with positive outcomes. I would recommend you drink plenty of water and try to eat and take your sertraline at the same time every day. Don't give up and keep posting .....good luck 🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄

    • debra34304
      debra34304 Hoopz

      Posted

      Hi hoopz I’m on my 5th week of 100mgs of sertraline and 2day as been a bad day. Jittery, panicky and spaced out . Is this normal although I’m on my 5th week? Will it get better and will I ever feel like myself again 🌹

    • jenna324
      jenna324 debra34304

      Posted

      So normal! It’s such a slow acting medication. Some days are better than others but then you’ll have more and more good days. 
    • Purplespring
      Purplespring Hoopz

      Posted

      Thanks Hoops this is a very helpful I find lately I'm hungry all the time is that normal seems weird to me. I too have a hard time taking showers and I'm not ready to even go to a mall I have a very difficult time seeing my doctor I usually take one clonazepam that he prescribed as needed just for my visits. It's upsetting sometimes because I was able to do everything now I can't even do simple things driving my son to school is a huge challenge. I found this forum the other day and was on it all the time so finally decided to join which is the best thing I did.....I don't feel alone😊

  • jenna324
    jenna324 Purplespring

    Posted

    I agree with hoops. I couldn’t even get out of bed a few weeks ago. I couldn’t do anything for that matter. I still have bad days but they are not as bad. I think this medication takes a long time to adjust to our bodies. Some are lucky and see results earlier on and some of us it takes longer. The anxiety is the worst. I also have a son and it hasn’t been easy especially having to do mom and wife things.
    • debra34304
      debra34304 jenna324

      Posted

      Thanks Jenna I thought I woz improving and then 2day it’s bk. it’s so scary and I hate that detached feeling. I just want to feel like myself again 🌹

    • Purplespring
      Purplespring jenna324

      Posted

      I'm glad I wasn't the only one not able to do anything jenna324 I thought I was getting depressed but any day that is a good I'll take it. I still find it hard to go anywhere alone I'm worried I will have a panic attack I still have a hard time walking my dog but I make myself go! I know in the long run it's good just want to be myself again!

    • jenna324
      jenna324 Purplespring

      Posted

      I found myself on these forums also. Reading all day so I figured I might as well join. You’re not alone. Things will improve and at least you’re trying to do things ( like walking your dog). My son is sick now so it’s making me feel a bit anxious as I’ve been home with him all day. I find myself feeling better when my husband is here and night time. I’m glad you have an appetite though! I think Zoloft can cause you to be extra hungry but most people don’t have an appetite on it ( like myself) I want my appetite back already!!
    • Purplespring
      Purplespring jenna324

      Posted

      My son was sick the other day and was home with me and I felt anxious too. Like you I feel better when my husband is home. I find when my family comes home I get a bit anxious which makes me feel bad sometimes! When I first started the medication I didn't have much of an appetite I hope you get yours back soon.

    • jenna324
      jenna324 Purplespring

      Posted

      It’s the worst and little things feel like they take so effort. The motivation is not there at all. I miss going to the gym but I have no desire yet. Each day we will get better and better. I know it! 
    • Purplespring
      Purplespring jenna324

      Posted

      I'm the same no motivation right now I make sure the kids have food take a shower some days it's hard. I really miss going out with my friends for drinks and going to work! I agree it will get better!

    • jenna324
      jenna324 Purplespring

      Posted

      I miss those times too! Getting dress and feeling pretty and going out not having anxiety and wondering every min what’s going to happen. We will get better I know it. 
  • taylorgillespie
    taylorgillespie Purplespring

    Posted

    Hi i had the same thing where it was making me super anxious.To lessen the side effects the doctor told me to take 50mg in the morning and 50mg at night. This has helped me a lot and I've definitely noticed a difference. I have been on sertraline for about 3-4 months but, i haven't found the right dosage yet. Right now it is my third week taking the 100mg. I still feel anxious and can't tell a whole lot of difference but, from what I've been reading it takes 4-8 weeks.

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