Feeling anxious all the time!
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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 Purplespring
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Purplespring jenna324
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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 Purplespring
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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 Hoopz
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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 debra34304
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Purplespring Hoopz
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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 Purplespring
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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 jenna324
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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 Purplespring
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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 Purplespring
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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!
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taylorgillespie Purplespring
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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.