week 6 on zoloft, no change!!feeling depressed!

Ok, so as you all know, I had weaned off celexa, to zoloft about 6 weeks ago, and I am up to 100mg, and I am finding zero relief from my anxiety or my depression. Every single morning I am awoken at 530 with panicky feelings and dread. I am desperately trying to stick this out, but at what point do you say enough is enough? Some say meds take 2 to 3 weeks, others say,  6 to 8 weeks. I know I have harped about this over and over, but I really need more reassurance. I wonder if because I was on Celexa for so long (8years) that my brain chemistry has changed, and I have become resistant to medication? Even when I take a clonazepam, it only helps for maybe an hour, and I can't keep popping those. This is only the 2nd antidepressant I have ever been on. I remember the celexa working within a couple of weeks, so why is this not kicking in yet? I have zero appetite, I have actually lost almost 20 pounds in the last month. I am constantly ruminating about how my life used to be, and how much I miss it. I have no motivation or excitement. I feel like I'm on the verge of tears constantly, and can't seem to climb out of this rut. I tell myself thst it will be ok, and that I am strong, but then I start the whole, I miss my old life thought pattern again. I see people happy and laughing, and it makes me even more sad, and reminds me of how I was just a few months ago. Maybe there is someone out there who can relate to my story, and give me some positivity. I`am really worried that I will not respond to meds again. Any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated!!!

coopsmom,

Six weeks was a darn good try however if you do not feel that this medication has served you well do talk with your Dr.  I have been on at least 14 different ADs to find ones that worked for me.  When I found a good one it would last for years but eventually poop out.

We are here for you.

Kindly,

Kitt

 

coopsmom< I am sorry I don't know your hx, did you wean off celexa because of "poop out"?

I have a long hx with SSRI's and I will say 6 weeks is ENOUGH!!!! if you feel any worse on it than before, it is not the drug for you.

I personally have been off and on Zoloft several xs and this last time it is not working. I too am at 100mg (only had ever needed 50mgs in the past) and without clonazepam I would be doomed

My P/d wants me to increase to 150...well I did that once before, got all the way to 200mgs and no relief. It seems like that's all they know how to do is increase or keep trying other ssri's

I personally believe with my whole heart that these meds have changed my brain chemistry. so as of tomorrow (once I see Dr.) I am weaning off this crap and going to give natural path all I have, with God's guidance all the way.

SO IMHO is to see your Dr. and say no more. I was just dx with Fibromyalgia too, so I have lost 50lbs in the last year.

I know what you feel like and are going through, I wake every morning to the same feelings

I know your pain&I know your hurt I went from real big anxiety problems at the start of this year,I did lose some pounds and everyday was a living hell I then got what I thought was better. But out of the blue here come the stress&mess mind raceing thoughts,and down in the rut emotions but it has alot with my thyroid problems too.
I at times feel lost&scared to end back where I use to be I find that when I see the light&another day thats enough to be grateful for we must search our souls&get&know anxiety is just fear,fear of the unknown and once we overcome that fear it is then we beat the name that cover up the truth. That anxiety is just fear,fear of what we see&what we don't have&how and why do one have to go through to much. But yes you can make it because it is at our most weak and low time,that we find that our true strength come in pain and yes you can stand and trust. Blessings to you.