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How many of you work, or, how do you work while on these meds?

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erinola
erinola

I've been on Zoloft for about five weeks now and each day is really hard. I work full time and am missing about one day a week so far due to bad anxiety. The meds aren't working for me (yet - not sure if they will), but I am wondering how many of you work outside the home? How do you cope with feeling like this and working?

Please share your stories!

I am in the US by the way. 

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  • natasha5
    natasha5 erinola

    Posted

    I've recently just started experiencing anxiety and panic attacks. at first it completely stopped my work I had to take a lot of days off. I spoke with my manager and told her how I'd been feeling and she decreased my workload until I feel better. I feel anxious everytime I leave my house. This is probably going to sound mad but I can't use public transport anymore I'm afraid of getting on a bus just incase I have a panic attack so to get to and from work I now have to get a taxi. which is a really expensive way but it gets me out of the house and earn money at the same time!
    • erinola
      erinola natasha5

      Posted

      My boss is allowing me to work from home for the time being while I wait out these meds. I'm lucky she's so understanding. I just wish I felt better.
  • tee79997
    tee79997 erinola

    Posted

    Hope things turn around for you soon Erinola! I guess if it's been six weeks it might be time to consider another type of meds? smile
    • erinola
      erinola tee79997

      Posted

      It will be seven weeks on Friday. I can say that today is the first day where I feel not horrible. I'm going to give it another week. 
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