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Zoloft 25mg

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lilly13
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  • Stresshead95
    Stresshead95 lilly13

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    Hi lilly13 I have really bad health anxiety and after going to the doctors a good 30 times in 5 months for numerous aches and pains that I assumed were terminal aches and pains the doctor conducted an anxiety and depression test which I had severe of both. He prescribed me Zoloft 50mg and i was very apprehensive taking them because I read the leaflet and its side effects and completely got put off. But after a huge panic attack I knew I had to take them for peace of mind. I've only been on them a week but honestly feel a lot better. I dont feel so paranoid and anxious and whenever I get an ache I can think of a logical reason to why I've got it instead of jumping to conclusions that i have cancer. The first day I did however have a headache and dizziness from it and i occasionally get blurred vision but that's about it tbh. Also I have no fatigue but yawn a lot! Hope this helps x

    • Stresshead95
      Stresshead95 lilly13

      Posted

      Of course! I honestly can understand I'm exactly the same! I've realised the more i focus on the pain, the more it hurts but if i occupy myself with something else the pain is non-existent to an extent. I understand about the relationship part, I'm 22 and I've got a baby who's turned 1 in March and I'm missing out on little milestones because im so absorbed in my anxiety and its not our fault, that's what people find hard to understand. Try and go out with your partner more, even a little stroll in the park or out for some ice cream anything to distract you from your HA and to strengthen your relationship. I understand youre nervous, my doctor had attempted to give me tablets numerous times before but I'd decline, purely because I was nervous. Try and speak to your doctor and let her know you aren't comfortable. I've heard therapy is more effective, maybe try that out instead? Good luck and keep me updated xxx

  • Aspinan
    Aspinan lilly13

    Posted

    Hi Lilly, it's perfectly normal to feel apprehensive when starting meds and there is always a risk of side effects but there is only one way to find out and that's to take one or as you suggest to just take half for a few days until you settle down.

    Good luck Lilly with this I hope your feeling better soon.

    Neil 

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