On zoloft and needs someone to talk to bout it!!!

Iwannabenormalagain! · Post by **Iwannabenormalagain!** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:14 am

Hi im jocelyn Im 23 and i have a 18 month year old. I have been getting panic attacks since I was a teen. But they wernt as extreme. About 2 months ago I started to get them more severely I was getting them everyday I couldnt function I could hardley take care of my son If my mom wasnt there. I went to the emergency room 8 times frighten that something was gonna happen to me. I go to therapy but I dont feel it works. My phychitrist put me on zoloft Im starting on a low dose and working to more. Ive been taking it for a week and I dont feel its working fast enough if not makin me worst. He told me it takes 2 weeks to work but I dont know how much more I can take. My doctar gave me xanax but i didnt like it at all so I stop takin it after 2 days. I just want all these thoughts to go away so i can have my life back and be a better mom again I feel so guilty cause my son has to see mommy down all a time instead of my usual happy self. I just need to talk to someone who is goin through the same thing. I just dont know what else to do. I just ordered Lucindas program and I am waiting for it to get here. I dont even know how Im gonna pay for it But i was so desperate. So Im gonna pray to have more faith to fight this.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:36 am

Welcome, Iwannabe:
I think the program will help you a lot.
And I shall pray that you'll find a way to pay for it. StressCenter will work with you on payment plans.
Just hang in there and come on here a lot, too.

God bless!
MaryJane

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:12 am

I started zoloft around 4 weeks ago my doc gave me .25mg and I took half because I was afraid of the side effects. Three days later I woke one night and had an attack and got real scared and just could not shake that so my doctor told me to take the .25 which I did for about three weeks and although I did start to feel somewhat better it was not enough. I went to a party with my kids and the minute I got there instant attack. So I had someone drive me home and had my mom get my kids. I called the doctor and now I am on .50mg and I and doing much better no side effects at all. Mornings are my worst though as soon as I wake up the first thing I think about is this damn aniexty. Once I take zoloft I feel better but I also need to take ativan to calm me down. I dont like taking it but I am sick and tired of feeling this way. I have 4 kids and two grandkids who live in VA and I am too scared to visit. I have a 10, 3 and 2 year old at home and I work full time. I went through the whole program but for some reason this time around I just need the meds to get me through so I can start to apply the coping skills. I had aniexty when I was younger and made it through but this time I am having a hard time but I cant let that get me down I must remain positive I will admit some days it is very tough but I am still here and I just have to believe I will get through this and so will you. I also talk with someone once a week. So between the program my therapist and the meds I will get past this.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 5:35 pm

Jocelyn, sounds like you share the same sentiments as I do with Zoloft as an antidepressant. I cannot take Zoloft because it makes me uneasy and worsens my depression. I know its more expensive but ask your doc about Lexapro instead. It seems to help me better off than Zoloft for now, but in all essence I am waiting on Lucindas program to arrive to my house so I can try it because I am sick of relying on Lexapro for a semi good mood (that is zombie like cause I remember somewhat what I did for the day but feel out of it) and relying on Ativan to keep me from crying spells/freakin out over every little thing in my life. I also pray to god that Lucindas program is all that it sounds because I dont want to be drugged up for the rest of my life (as I am currently 26) Either way my heart goes out to you and your baby and I hope this program along with the grace of God and Jesus Christ help you along to a fulfilled life of happiness and success. My thoughts and prayers are with you, God bless you and your family, you will get through this and come out a better person for it.

Good Luck

Signed

Biff in Jacksonville, FL

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 3:39 am

I have taken zoloft for about nine years with no side affects. I was taking 150 mg nine years ago. I got better so I got down to 50 mg and was doing fine until my dad passed away and I got depressed and my anxiety came back. So now I am taking the higher dose of zoloft and I am on klonopin which is an anti-anxiety medicine. I take a very low dose of this. I don't take as much as my doctor wants me too. Klonopin is very addictive. You definitely need the meds. I am glad that you will be doing the program, it will help you. One day you will not need the meds and you will be fine enjoying your son. Peace, Leopolda

becker · Post by **becker** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:17 am

For me zoloft was a life saver, I did'nt gain wait but, like i said before the sexual side effects a drag. What works for me is exercise, the best drug out there is ADRENILINE & ENDORPHINES. high out- put arobics three times a week, no EXCUSES!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:52 am

Hey everyone. So I took the plunge 5 days ago and started Zoloft, well the generic brand for it. I was so scared to start as i am very very sensitive to meds, but I have started at 25mg and have no horrible side effects really. other than constant nausea, and most of all..I have not slept in 5 days. My doc said this should help with my already problem sleeping, as it should make me drowsy, but it is the opposite for me. I take it at night and wondering if I should somehow switch to days. My question for anyone is, does the insomnia go away ever? i dont sleep more than 3 hours at nite, am wide awake and during the day, i yawn alot, but not dead tired, which is strange, but i know that it will take its toll soon. any info would be great. thanks

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:04 am

I seem to have more insomnia with my antidepressants also.I sleep about 6 to 8 hours some nites but i wake up 5 or 6 times and have a hard time falling back asleep.I use to be able to sleep up to 12 hours at a time on the weekends but those days are long gone.My doctor said that i should be back to my old self after i have been on the antidepressants for 6 to 8 weeks.I sure hope he is right.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:57 am

Whew! It's kind of encouraging to know I'm not the only Zoloft dependant gal during this program! I encourage you to not stress out about the Zoloft...I use to fight it and wear myself out thinking about it. Then one day my pastor told me to just accept that I needed it's help FOR NOW and maybe someday that would change. I've been on perscriptions for 50mg to 200 mg after my sister died suddenly. But, guess what, I'm back down to a low dose and with this program maybe, just maybe, I'll be drug free--BUT until then I just try go with it. One thing that helps me a lot is to take my Zoloft at bedtime because it really nauseated me too. I am also on Ambien and I don't have much hope of not being on it. But it does help to get my sleep....I encourage everyone to try not be over anxious about accepting help from a perscription when you need it....it will change in time.
--God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change and the courage to change the things I can. Amen.