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Posted 1/23/2013 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
I have been on Zoloft for years. Like 8 or 9. I stupidly decided to quit taking it about 2 years ago. HUGE mistake. I learned my lesson. Consulted with the doctor. Got things back on track. It's been great again for almost 2 years.  However, recently since about Saturday I've started experiencing that anxiety again. cry I called my dr monday to see if he could call me in something for my panic which he did. He gave me Activan with strict insutrctions not to use it unless absolutely necessary. So anyway I'm trying to get along normal. I went to work. But when I bout had a break down I did take one of the Activan. I could not tell a whole lot of difference. I want to give it a few more days and I still feel like this I am going to go actually sit and talk with the doctor. It just makes me feel about like I did 10 years ago. Always anxious, no appetite, pure all out crap feeling. I just want to sleep so I don't have to deal with it. sad I'm wondering if I shoul;d ask him about uping my dosage? I've been on 50mg btw. I really don't want any worse anxiety side effects when/if we try increasing dosage. Has anyone else been through this?????????????????? Any words of support would be appreciated.
Posted 1/23/2013 2:01 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Blueladybug, I'm so sorry to hear you're feeling anxious again. It could be that your body has developed a tolerance to the 50mg Zoloft. Maybe you should go see your Dr and explain what's happening. I was on 100mg of Zoloft the first time around and this time I am on 125mg and thank God that dosage is working well for me. Don't get me wrong there are days I still feel anxious but it just becomes much more manageable. My biggest problem is health anxiety, I'm waiting for my my physical results (blood work) and that has me on edge.

I hope this helps you a little. I really do think you need to go see the Dr, please do- anxiety is a horrible feeling.
Posted 1/23/2013 2:18 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much for the encouraging input Jazz. Sounds like the very small just of 25 mgs helped you. That's great! I've never been one to take lots of pills so I'd like to have the lowest effective dose. When you went from the 100 to the 125 mgs did you have any side effects with your body adjusting?
Posted 1/23/2013 4:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hi. I'm in the same boat as you. I'm on 50mg of Zoloft and starting to experience anxiety again. My therapist recommended I up the Zoloft dosage. So I saw my doc and he raised it to 100mg. Since I'm a big chicken I took one and a half of the 50mgs. So I'm taking 75mg. When I run out of enough pills to do that I'll start with the 100mgs. From what I understand 100mg isn't a lot. I haven't had any side effects yet but it's only been one day. I think you'll probably be fine if he raises it a little bit. I'm willing to take a chance on the side effects to get this anxiety under control. He and gave me some Xanax to use while e increase in Zoloft takes effect.
Posted 1/23/2013 7:57 PM (GMT 0)
blueladybug_08

I was unable to stay on Zoloft as the higher my Dr. pushed the dose the worse I felt...................so I cannot give you any positive feedback but I do hope you are able to solve your problem.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 1/25/2013 4:28 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,

When I went from 100mg to 125mgi didn't experience any additional anxiety but I also take 25mg in the morning and 100mgat night. I think breaking it into two different times has helped. I do take my Zoloft at the same time everyday, at least I try to. Maybe that's a way to try it for you. Speak to your Dr about it,

Hope you're feeling better.

Jazz
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