zoloft for panic disorder??

Holly J · Post by **Holly J** » Wed May 14, 2008 1:37 pm

has anyone been successful using zoloft for panic disorder? i am not on anything right now but feel like maybe i should be but am s afraid to take anti-deps because iv had bad experiences with them. i took the generic for celexa and lexapro. does anybody take anything natural for panic disorder? i have been taking 5htp but its not doing anything. in fact since iv been on it i feel like my anxiety is worse. only been on it for a couple weeks.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed May 14, 2008 2:05 pm

Holly,
I have been on Zoloft for panic and anxiety for going on 6 months now. It took about 2 months for me to start feeling better but I have not had a panic attack since. I had to quit work and would barely leave my house. There for a while I wouldnt leave at all. Now I have went back to work full time and the first week of June I will be going to the beach. Zoloft is the first antidepressant I have tried so I dont know how the others would effect me. Don't get me wrong I still have every day anxiety but I can handle it and it doesnt scare me like it use too. I feel so much better like I have got my life back. If you have any questions please email me and I will help you in the best way that I can. I know just how scary it is to start on these medicines. The program helped me alot also. If it wasnt for it and the medicine I don't know where I would be. I am on the lowest dose of Zoloft but it seems to be working for me. I hope you get to feeling better. If you need anything just let me know. Jen

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed May 14, 2008 6:56 pm

I used zoloft for a little over 3 years, and I think it does help. But I warn you, this is a pain to get off of. Its side effects are pretty bad, and it seems like as more tests are being done they are finding it isnt as great as everyone thought.

I dont want to be totally negative about it, because I think it did work. I stopped having anxiety and panic after about two months. But I really wonder if it would have happened without the drug.

Anyway, it is pretty mild for a drug. You may put on weight after you are on it for a while. Getting off it is a pain, but not totally unbearable. I gradually went off it. The worst I went through was getting dizzy, and getting head zaps. Plus my anxiety came back. but I also stopped drinking at the same time, so I was going through that too.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu May 15, 2008 12:02 am

I've been on zoloft for two months and for the first time in eight years worth of medicine it seems to be working. Because of my anxiety I take it before I go to bed so my mind wont play with me (atleast for to long). I've been on it before years ago and never had trouble coming off of it. Good luck

Crave · Post by **Crave** » Thu May 15, 2008 5:48 am

I've been on zolofe for 2 weaks it helps a long
with the program.Just in to that about 1 weak
still have a some anxiety and panic but its a work in progress

had enough · Post by **had enough** » Thu May 15, 2008 10:04 am

I have been on Zoloft for one month which is the time i started this program. I am trying to give up wine and having a hard time due to the cravings. I know i need to give up alcohol taking these meds and with the anxiety and depression. Any suggestions?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu May 15, 2008 3:56 pm

I took it for about 10 yrs. I did real well on it.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu May 15, 2008 4:49 pm

I took Zoloft for about a year for panic attacks. It took awhile to kick in. At first I felt like it was not working, but after a couple of months I began to feel like me again. My experience with it has been a positive one....

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu May 15, 2008 6:26 pm

Holly, I have been on Zoloft for a year now - it has taken me a rather long period of time to adjust to them. Six months ago my 18 yr old beautiful grandson was killed in an auto accident, which didn't help my panic or deprssion. I am finally getting back to where I was when I started the prescription. I did go on the brand name rather than the generic and that has helped me immensely. Don't be afraid to try them, just keep in good touch with your doctor as to how you feel. It does take time, no anxiety med is a quick fix...and do the program...it will help you stay positive and you will be able to relate with so many issues you probably now have. Good luck and God Bless!

<span class="ev_code_RED">Life is not waiting for the storm to pass ~ it's learning to dance in the rain." </span>

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu May 15, 2008 6:55 pm

thanks all. i am very scared of starting on something because i=of the awful side effects but i feel pretty awful now so i dunno. my doc prescribed me paxil cr but i dont really want to take it