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Panic triggers

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amanda_20283
amanda_20283

So today was day 6 on 50mg of sertraline and I felt the best I've felt all week. I made plans to drive to my Aunt's house to visit for a bit today. I woke up, showered, meditated.. I was feeling good! I got in my car and only made it 10 mins before I turned around and came home. I started to panic sad I calmed down once I was home and then just a few mins ago I had my boyfriend drive me to pick something up at the store and it happened again.. Panicked the whole time until I was back home. This scares me.. Does anyone else have issues leaving the house sometimes?

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  • mary33161
    mary33161 amanda_20283

    Posted

    Yep! Even stuff that never made me panic before, such as being alone or going to the supermarket. Apparently the anxiety gets worse before it gets better on these meds. Maybe speak to your doctor if you don't feel like it's working for you and it's been a month or so. They may look at increasing your dosage or giving you something to supplement what you're on now. Also have you been referred to a psychologist? That may help you get to the bottom of the anxiety. Keep us posted.
    • amanda_20283
      amanda_20283 mary33161

      Posted

      I was seeing a psychologist for awhile but when I started to feel better last year I stopped seeing her. I also don't have health insurance so it was expensive to go weekly plus pay for my prescriptions. I'm going to give it some more time. I was just surprised about today. I usually can function outside of the house with my anxiety and rarely need to flee. Thank you for reassuring me that it's happened to you as well. Today was rough, but tomorrow is a new day.. That's what I keep telling myself
  • cheryl56791
    cheryl56791 amanda_20283

    Posted

    Hi Amanda, yes im like that when i go out, im worse in the supermarket where theres a lot of people. give the tablets time to work though you should be fine
    • amanda_20283
      amanda_20283 cheryl56791

      Posted

      Thank you Cheryl. I had to run and pick up a prescription, stop by the grocery store and run an errand for my boyfriend today. I was nervous but I told myself if I got one of them done then I would be happy. I did all three and I'm pleased with myself. I'm just tired mentally now. Today is one week on 50 mg! Counting the days..
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