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ashleyrocks910
ashleyrocks910

I am just looking for some reassurance.  I have taken Zoloft for many years and know that it works great for me,  but I recently upped my dose after also recently dropping it,  and I am just ready to have more good days than bad.  I take it for extreme anxiety and I think I am probably better than I was in the beginning,  but it is really hard to tell when you are in the middle of it.  Yesterday I felt more like myself for a couple of hours,  but then the evening was horrible.  I am on day 13 now,  and it just feels like it has been months.  The days drag on so long,  I just want more good days.  I am sure this has been asked and answered many times,  but how long did it take before you started seeing more good days than bad?

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  • ashleyrocks910
    ashleyrocks910

    Posted

    Just keeping everyone updated.  I am about 3 weeks in,  and the past 2 days have been better.  The anxiety is still very much there,  but it’s a little quieter.  I am not constantly checking in on my anxiety.  I am no where near back to myself,  but I am able to do things a little easier,  like getting myself to eat,  being able to watch bits of a tv show before getting too anxious,  not having a panic attack because I have to pick a brand of deodorant.  I am really hopeful that things will continue to get better.  I know it usually takes me about 8 weeks before I get the full effects,  but I am glad I am able to see small changes.  I was able to fall asleep the last 2 nights without Xanax or having a panic attack. (granted it took me hours to fall asleep and I woke up every half hour to an hour).  Still waiting to stop waking up panicked or with a wave of anxiety,  but I am starting to feel more hopeful.
  • madgooner
    madgooner ashleyrocks910

    Posted

    ashleyrocks910 I have been on Sertraline 50mg for a week and 100 since 18th of September. I am a 53 yr old male and I have to read these forums every day to stop me from packing these tablets in.  I look for assurances these are going to work I have been off work for 2 weeks , I wouldn’t wish these tablets on my worst enemy, they are terrible I continue worry having GAD and think what disasters are going to happen. One month on I still feel bad, anxiety and depression is horrible.??

    • ashleyrocks910
      ashleyrocks910 madgooner

      Posted

      I’m sorry you are going through this as well.  It is really hard going through it,  and as you said something I wouldn’t wish on anyone.  I know these meds work for me,  but having the patience to do it is tough.  Hopefully you will find some peace soon.  Keep us updated on how you are doing.  We are all in his together.
  • ashleyrocks910
    ashleyrocks910

    Posted

    Keeping everyone updated.  I am on day 29 and feeling maybe 60% more like myself?  Things are still hardest in the morning and get better after I take my dose in the afternoon.  On a day that I was feeling well,  I scheduled an eye exam for myself and my kids.  Well,  today is the day I scheduled it...  I wish it were scheduled for after I take my Sertraline, but it’s not.  Should be interesting trying to sit through the exam.  Taking my Xanax with me just in case.  Hoping things will continue to get better.  Can’t wait to be feeling 100%.
    • 2chr2015
      2chr2015 ashleyrocks910

      Posted

      Hi Ashley.  Glad to hear you are feeling better.  I had a decent couple of days and then now a little set back today.  Trying to manage through.  I had to travel out of town to visit family.  Even though I really want to see them, it does cause extra anxiety.  So Ativan if I need it 🙄

    • madgooner
      madgooner 2chr2015

      Posted

      Having tried 150 mg the last 3 days I feel really bad with stomach pains and having to go to the loo. Not nice ,starting to doubt these tablets don’t know how long I can go on ,  I don’t feel much better and hate the side affects. 
    • ashleyrocks910
      ashleyrocks910 madgooner

      Posted

      I’m sorry you are having to go through the increase symptoms.  I still have issues with having to go to the restroom all the time.  My doctor told me to take Imodium,  and that has helped a lot.  Hoping you will see some better changes in a few weeks.  It’s not fun riding the rollercoaster.  When I went from 50mg to 150mg 3 years ago,  it took me a good 4 mos to be able to start seeing a change.  We actually had to hire someone to watch me during that time because I was at such a low point,  that my husband didn’t trust me being alone and I was unable to care for my children.  I lowered my dose to 100 mg,  then after 3 mos had some drama set me back to what felt like day one.  I increased my dose back up 4 weeks ago, and I am starting to see some changes.  If after 6 weeks I don’t feel much better,  I will increase another 25mg.  With every increase it can take 6-8 weeks for full effects.  I really hope you find a good therapeutic dose for you soon.  
    • ashleyrocks910
      ashleyrocks910 2chr2015

      Posted

      How is your day going today?  Traveling can be really stressful,  so it makes sense that you were feeling low yesterday.  I had a little bit of a set back today too,  but I know it’s a rollercoaster until we get the full benefits after 6-8 weeks.  Glad that you went to go see family though!  It’s good that you are getting out!  That will show your anxiety that you are in charge and not the other way around!
    • 2chr2015
      2chr2015 ashleyrocks910

      Posted

      Hey Ashley.  Struggling to get my brain out of the dark.  I saw a video someone posted on fb about a guy suffering from anxiety.  Not sure if you saw it, but it describes so much of what I/we go through.  Glad someone put it out there.  I have errands to run today and I need to wash my hair....the errands will probably happen in my usual sloppy attire.  And the hair will most likely not get washed today lol.  
    • madgooner
      madgooner 2chr2015

      Posted

      Thanks for asking, tried to lift myself up and do things, phoned doc this morning managed to get a phone call back. Was trying 150 mg when the doc says the most I can take is 100mg with the mitzapine at night. Was going to try and go back to work but anxiety dreadful. Don’t feel like I’m getting any better but with the GAD I’m worried about my job .
    • 2chr2015
      2chr2015 madgooner

      Posted

      I'm sorry to hear you are still struggling.  Please know we are here for you.  ((Hugs))

    • 2chr2015
      2chr2015 ashleyrocks910

      Posted

      Hi Ashley.  Just wanted to let you know that now my anxiety has switched and is bad in the morning and I feel better in the evening.🙄  Maybe it's because I made it through another day lol

    • madgooner
      madgooner 2chr2015

      Posted

      Well what can I say, I was wrong I feel great can’t stop smiling 😄 keep going everyone  last two days have been good going back to work Monday , even took 2k of my wages I couldn’t care less just less stress . Bring it on. Just hope I dont come down in a bump.

    • ashleyrocks910
      ashleyrocks910 madgooner

      Posted

      Wow!  That’s great to hear!  I had my first somewhat normal day yesterday smile I know there will probably be some more up and down days,  just hope this means I might be turning the corner soon.  Your post has given me hope.
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