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Week 6 update - anyone experienced the same blip?

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bob28956
bob28956

Hi,

Been on Zoloft for just over 6 weeks at 50mg, first week was at 25mg.... my main reason for starting the meds was to help with the physical effects of anxiety I was experiencing which seems to have led to some mild OCD/depression until I identified it was anxiety and I wasn't dying. 

Last week (week 5) felt really good happy enough with work and doing social activities and seemed like I was almost back to myself. However yesterday and today been hit with reoccurring bad thoughts that i'm going to end up in a mental hospital and sends my mind into overdraft. So of course that's been playing on my mind for the past 2 days now only seems to be worse in the mornings.

Anyone else experienced this type of blip or anything during there time on sertraline, i'm a young guy in my 30's no previous anxiety issues just the physical symptoms which came out the blue 3 months ago. I'm reluctant to increase my dosage as i'm generally been feeling well its just these past couple of days where my mind has started to spit out unrealistic thoughts and they make me worry.

Thanks for anyones comments.

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  • jay_babes
    jay_babes bob28956

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    Hi Bob this is natural believe it or not happens to a lot more people than you think, i have only been diagnosed with depression and anxiety for the last 3 months but it has been there a lot longer just did not realise it, without scaring you i have a lot of problems including ibs, severe migraines, eating disorders, insomnia ocd , bdd, but all these are linked due to the traumas that have happened in my life, it all started from childhood and i am 54 now, it started from being bullied at school, leaving home home, being abused, and things just went from bad to worse, but there is a happy ending, it took a long time, lots of doctors, specialists, meds, and counselling, but i am getting through it, and when i was working and keeping busy i did not have time to think of bad thoughts, i got to sick to work, so i had a lot of time on my hands that is where it all went wrong, so i had to turn my life around, i moved to countryside very strange at first but love it now, made some lovey friends, and got a few hobbies that i can do , one was joining this forum, and telling my story and helping other people, and it has been a life saver, so there is nothing wrong with what has happened to you even the strongest person can have their off days, you coped really well last time, and you will again, your just has a wobble, is something stressing you out more than normal, you said you loved your work but it does not full fill you like it did, i am sure there are things on your mind that are worrying you more than you think, i found a journal is great , a day to day one, each day write down your day and your thoughts , if its a day day see how you can change it ,i do this and it really helps, also and good bucket list, things you would love to do in the future, realistic i tried the lottery never happened lol, sorry this has been so long , but i really hope i have helped you, and if you need to talk or ask me anything im here jaybabes
  • azwty
    azwty bob28956

    Posted

    Hi bob28956,

    From my experience, im also like u.. i have ocd (fear of being crazy /skizo),panic and general anxiety. Ive been on setraline in the pass for almost 4 years now on and off. First starting it our experience much more alike, Im just thinking maybe your AD still try to adjust the dose in your system and for me 50mg is still too low for ocd . It took me 3 month from the last dose 125mg to fully feel the benefit and took me almost a 6 month from my starting dose. It need a little courage from u also and try to distract your mind by doing what u like (hobbies) and going out with your friend. Just stay with it a little longer and always think that what ever thought u have, it just not u, it is your ocd and its not true. Ive never trust before that, that i think also i will never get better, but trust me u will get better soon it just took time. 

  • Kat23tracy
    Kat23tracy bob28956

    Posted

    Hi Bob,

    I started at 25 ml, now at 50 ml and I’m the 8 wk mark. I’ve experienced  slip backs too. I’ve felt myself slip into a panic attack but was able to shake it off within the day. Keep in mind, this med is suppose to completely kick in at the 6-8 week timeframe. Honestly, I felt even better as time went on and at wk 8 I feel fantastic! I’m able to shake off panic feelings when they start.  My days are mine again and I’m looking forward to magic holiday trips and joyful outings with friends worry free. Take a deep breath and have faith in yourself and the med and know that these feeling will surly pass, just let them go. Let us know how you are progressing. IT GETS BETTER and it feels joyful again.  Take care, - x kat

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