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crystal_90565
crystal_90565

Really anxious to finally see some type of results , I have been suffering for the past I would say 5 -6 months of just isolation depression social anxiety and slight self diagnosed ocd thoughts that just won't go away , I have always been so different from this outgoing mom of two social fun and I seems to have fell into this depression cloud , didn't have the confidence to even work anymore it was so bad ! Finally decided to see my doctor and he started me off with 25 mg of Zoloft !! I never tryed anything in my life like this other than Percocet ! I am hoping this will help me get back to myself again ! In need of some reassurance. I am a believe in Christ and don't want to feel like I'm lacking in faith by taking this step .

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  • mariaisms19
    mariaisms19 crystal_90565

    Posted

    You are not lacking in faith for needing some help. I am like you, i thought that if God gave me anxiety and panic is because i could handle it. And i did without meds for 6 years. 6 long years of hell and isolation and ups and downs. I finally realized my panic was holding me back from being a great mother to my 3 year old and i finally needed to seek help. Remember that God helps those who help themselves. That's what you are doing. Give it some time and let the medication kick in. I know you and i are on it for completely different reasons. But i already see some possitive changes. So persevere. You will be fine. *hugs*
    • crystal_90565
      crystal_90565 mariaisms19

      Posted

      I am so glad that I am not alone as I am hiding it from some family because they just don't agree with taking medication . I am trying to be as strong as possible , I'm hoping that once the meds kick in I will be able to start living again and even possibly work again after these 5 months off . 🙂
  • fancy_fun
    fancy_fun crystal_90565

    Posted

    another believer..sometimes God chooses another means for help..medical help..started with 25 mg 3 weeks ago..finally adjusted through some stomach pain, nervousness, increased to 50 mg..interrupted sleep, jittery..tightening in jaw..dropped down to 1 1/2 pills

    (371/2 mg) better..never been on anti depressants before, am praying this is the temporary boost I need😊.. if you have a system new to this, increase slowly, under your Drs supervision to allow your body to adjust..I will be praying for you and all of us fighting this battle..remember "greater is He who is in you, then he who is in the world"

    • crystal_90565
      crystal_90565 fancy_fun

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply , I'm glad I'm not alone here , how has the medication worked so far for you ? I know they say it takes a few weeks to actually start working ..... Any positive changes yet ?
    • fancy_fun
      fancy_fun crystal_90565

      Posted

      i am a 61 yr old women..so may be a bit different for you😊 ..first couple of weeks were rough, stomach upset, tightness in the jaw..my treatment was also to help in my severe insomnia..I am sleeping better, not so anxious..my husband says I seem to be calmer..at week 4 at 37.5 mg will increase to 50mg on week 5..taking increases slow..it does take time, have to find the right dose..hang in there..don't be hard on yourself..if God brought you to it..He will bring you through it😊
  • ann35714
    ann35714 crystal_90565

    Posted

    I too am a believer.God uses doctors to help us.  There are so many books on depression from a christian point of view which are really helpful.  You are not lacking in faith. You may need to up your dose.  I am on 50mg Sertraline and that is working, The side effects are not pleasant but they pass. Take care  xx
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