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Rebound anxiety

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meggan67593
meggan67593

Over the past year I slowly stopped taking my Zoloft after 13 years due to PTSD. I had no issues and was completely off about 2-3 months ago. Over the past few weeks my anxiety has been bad but this past weekend was the worst. I have had panic attack after panic attack, the trembles and tears for the past three days. My doctor has me back on the Zoloft at 50mgs for a week and then back to 100mgs. I am taking Ativan twice a day at 0.5mgs but today has been the worst. I had a major attack at work and had to leave and am just in such a bad place. I called the doc to see if I should take another Ativan but he has been busy all day. I know how stupid it was to go off and I will never again but what do I do now? I feel like I am dying inside.

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  • darla_22432
    darla_22432 meggan67593

    Posted

    I did the same thing went off my celexa after finally getting to a place where I wasn’t even taking klonopin for panic attacks anymore...then the depression and panic came back, now whenever I go anywhere I just feel overwhelmed and freak out internally, I’ve got kids counting on me to keep it together and it’s so hard! I tried to go back to the celexa and it started making me really dizzy so then they put me on Zoloft for 2 months and my panic never got better and I kept having terrible intrusive thoughts about death, I am just now starting Lexapro and I hope it helps me because living like this is so exhausting! I hope you’re feeling better soon 
    • meggan67593
      meggan67593 darla_22432

      Posted

      Hi Darla - I hope the lexapro works for you. You understand how hard it is to let our kids see this - I feel like a terrible mother for letting her witness such a thing. I hope you feel better soon
  • Donna23316
    Donna23316 meggan67593

    Posted

    Hi Megan, please don't feel stupid. This is an condition just as serious as any other serious condition. And you are suffering and struggling, yet still going to work. You are amazing! At my worst, I couldn't leave the house. Couldn't see friends or even family. My nerves were totally shot. The sound of the phone ringing or doorbell would render me unconscious! Untalkable, unwalkable. My whole body would shake uncontrollably. Sheer panic and confusion. Until I'd dissolve and crumble into a

    defeated ball of tears. Desperate and scared. That's what it does. I think you should try and get your medication sorted. At least until you feel better in yourself, don't worry about work. I know how tough it is. It knocks you for six! You felt OK once, and you will do again. Message me anytime. Donna xxx

    • meggan67593
      meggan67593 Donna23316

      Posted

      Thanks Donna. I am the doctors now trying to get some relief. I can’t go one like this - everything is shaking and the tears don’t stop. Will I ever feel like me again??? I feel like I am being a bad mother and letting my daughter down when she has to see this and I can’t play with her and be fun with her. Please lord let something help.
  • Donna23316
    Donna23316 meggan67593

    Posted

    Hi Megan, please don't feel stupid. This is an condition just as serious as any other serious condition. And you are suffering and struggling, yet still going to work. You are amazing! At my worst, I couldn't leave the house. Couldn't see friends or even family. My nerves were totally shot. The sound of the phone ringing or doorbell would render me unconscious! Untalkable, unwalkable. My whole body would shake uncontrollably. Sheer panic and confusion. Until I'd dissolve and crumble into a

    defeated ball of tears. Desperate and scared. That's what it does. I think you should try and get your medication sorted. At least until you feel better in yourself, don't worry about work. I know how tough it is. It knocks you for six! You felt OK once, and you will do again. Message me anytime. Donna xxx

  • Donna23316
    Donna23316 meggan67593

    Posted

    Oh honey, I'm sending you a big hug. It really gets to me reading what you are going through. Your daughter knows what an amazing mum you are and how much you love her. This is just about getting your meds sorted. Give it time. This condition is the pitts, so if this is the worst you've ever felt, it can only get better. Hang on to hope. You will and can feel better. You will get through, I promise. Donna xxx

    • meggan67593
      meggan67593 Donna23316

      Posted

      Thank you for your kind words. The doctor prescribed busphar 2x a day and to increase the Zoloft back to 100 now versus waiting. For now I am staying at my moms for the added support. I don’t want to be alone until this passes. Today was the worst but I have finally stopped crying and am eating a bowl of dry cereal before I take the busphar. I just wish I could go back in time and never stop taking the Zoloft.
    • Donna23316
      Donna23316 meggan67593

      Posted

      Hi Meggan, sorry, Ive finally spelt your name right! I'm so glad it went well at the doctors and he has given you something to help. Him putting your Zoloft back to the dosage you were on before should help you immeasurably. You are taking control and are doing all the right things to help yourself. It's wonderful that you have decided to to stay with your mom for a time. Sounds like she will be a great support. It's good to surround yourself with the people you love. The only thing you need to do now is to let time pass and know you will feel better in no time. Message me anytime honey. Donna xxx

    • meggan67593
      meggan67593 Donna23316

      Posted

      Hi Donna - I am back at work and trying my best to fit the storm that is brewing. I just took an Ativan to help - o really want to feel better already. Yesterday was so bad and I am so scared today will be just as bad. Why isn’t this getting any better?
  • julie35952
    julie35952 meggan67593

    Posted

    Hi Megan, hope you are doing ok. I did the same thing, came off them and bang it came back worse than ever. Couldn't do anything either or be on my own. Know exactly how you feel, hope you are starting to improve. It's the pits x

    • meggan67593
      meggan67593 julie35952

      Posted

      Thanks Julie- I am finally seeing the light. I can actually function and sleep in my own bed now versus having to be babysat. It was bad for sure. A little anxious today but I think that’s because I am meeting my new therapist this afternoon.
    • julie35952
      julie35952 meggan67593

      Posted

      That's great you are starting to feel a bit better, hope your appointment went well. How long are you back taking them? Was it the 100mg dose you were taking originally or the 50mg? I know it's absolutely horrendous, dread the mornings they seem to be the worst. Did you get any sweating as a side effect? It's the worst worst feeling ever. So awful 🙁

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