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I don't know if this would be considered panic attacks, but i cry hysterically because i'm scared. I don't really have any other symptoms except for feeling so sad and helpless. I feel like no one is as bad as me. Also, i just stared zoloft and have been on 25 mg for a week. It seems like i am doing worse. Is this possible? My doctor says it will take weeks to work. Can anyone relate?

hi Rosie,

I am with ya sister, my depression starts with explosive crying spells..Sounds like classic depression.. Zoloft should help. I had a great experience on zoloft accept I felt sick sometimes when I didnt eat. I am on cipralex now. Keep with it, it does get easier and if you havent been on a med in awhile thats anxiety producing alone take your time and you'll feel better I promise! also work the program if you have it, if not, get it! best wishes and I hope it gets easier!

Yes, I cry when alone, when I didn't get everything done that day, when I "think" by my standards that I've ruined dinner. I think the crying is a release of the stress and anxiety buildup. Some days are sad days; some are good days but you can't enjoy them thinking of when the sadness and anxiety will come back.
Hold your head up and wipe the tears away and give a big grin! Just every once in a while and build from there. Good luck!

i cry all the time too, but i think it's okay. if you need to cry, let it out because after you'll probably feel a little better, and nothing can hurt you from crying.

I think zoloft will only work if you want it too. my doctors put me on zoloft and xanax and im soooo scared of taking pills so when i took them, it would just make me nervous, and have panic attacks, so i stopped taking them and trying to helping myself without medication. but thats just me, everyone is different

I'll tell ya, God made me a woman for a reason, I cry sometimes if the wind blows the wrong way, lol - I am a sensative soul.

Having recovered fr anxiety disorder, I am currently experiencing depression for the 1st time in my entire life - I am 39 yrs old. In my particular case, it is thought to be SITUATIONAL DEPRESS= all things the past 3 yrs have been & entailed: facing my past, myself, changing those parts of me that create the anxiety disorder, coming to terms(acceptance)w/ some things my heart fought, & being home(not working)during these 3 years. THAT IS A LOT - something for which, I often neglect to give myself credit for. Oh sure there is a lot of CRYING. This is what I think of crying, <span class="ev_code_RED">"CRYING IS GOD CLEANSING YOUR HEART & SOUL"</span>

As I've mentioned, I've had to face many things, feel many things I just fought to admit, & change some parts of me. I term it AN OVERHAUL/EMOTIONAL CLEANSING. I'd like to share w/ you a PACT I MADE W/ MYSELF - that may help you all(I hope maybe it can ):

<span class="ev_code_RED">This journey to RECOVERY fr anxiety disorder & or depression will entail different things & be different things for different people: we all have our own issues & our backgrounds differ as well. There were times I was overwhelmed @ all I had to face & feel - & forgiveness, lord have mercy that was a hard one for me - no joke. I found myself getting caught up in the process of all things this journey - MY JOURNEY entailed. Esp, w/ me still being home - IDLE TIME can trip the mind (as I often say) - you can find yourself obsessing or dwelling on things you've long resolved or things you know you can't change - but so wish you could. I did for a short while. This journey in its totality has been emotionally hard, but the REWARD is the ME - THE WONDERFUL LADY THAT IS TYPING THIS. I made a PACT w/ myself - yep, I made this pact @ my kitchen sink, looking out the window, on a sunny beautiful weekday morning. That PACT WAS: "I have worked very hard to get myself to a place where I CAN ADMIT what I am thinking & feeling & FEEL THEM. As a result, I will not run/hide/deny them - I will allow myself to have THAT MOMENT - that release. I will allow myself to acknowledge & feel whatever it is I need to. I will not allow myself to WALLOW OR DWELL IN THEM, as if I am having a pity party for THE VICTIM I WAS - for I am no longer a victim. Rather, I give myself permission to admit/face/feel/deal-resolve & LET GO. </span>

As mentioned, I've never had depression b/4 - so I am learning, lol. To be honest, I've never had anxiety disorder prior to it triggering in Apr-2005 either. Nor have I ever been home for 3 yrs, not working or college - so this ALL IS NEW TO ME. I know this: DEPRESSION hurts & is hard - BUT NOT STRONGER THAN OUR CHARACTER - our will/courage/strength/determination/resolve to know better + want better + do better. It can so envelop us - that it causes us TO WALLOW & DWELL - DON'T ALLOW IT. Sure, you're human - you're taking a very brave journey: recovery fr anxiety disorder &/or depression - pat yourselves on the back - don't let depression win - for you are stronger.

LENORE

jonellelee how is it working for you not taking any meds?I also felt anxious and had a panic attack first time taking zoloft.i am so scared of taking meds dr gave me cymbalta to try but im so scared.dont know what to do.i have good days and bad days recently bad ones.been off work for 2 month because of anxiety and depression.going back on monday.has anyone taking cymbalta and how did it work?

I too, have a hard time keeping the tears at bay! (especially when I'm alone) It sounds like depression, and it's so hard in the winter months, at least here in Maine, to cope with the saddness. I pray that we all beat this "monster" soon!!! Angie

Lori-it's going good. Im reading a book by lucinda bassatt now called from panic from power and its really helping me. its a great book. Im also going to therapy every week, which also helps. I still have bad panic attacks once in a while but Im trying hard to control them. If the medicine makes you break down, i would just try it without, and really try to change without it. The doctors dont know how you're feeling all the time, and ultimately it's your choice but if you think you need them, than take them. Im so scared of pills as well and it just wasnt working for me. remember its just anxiety and you're the one in the control. you can do it

remember it is upto you........

you got control,very important that you know that

write in your jornal,let the stress center so that they can show you stinking thinking
also you should be able to be glad you can cry because I don't and no I am not in control.........