So sick of this!!

Hi WAID,

I am sorry that you are feeling badly at the moment.:( I am glad that you feel comfortable coming here and getting your feelings out however...we are always here to support.

How long have you been on the Zoloft? You may still be in the initial start up phase, or may have reached a plateau...in which case more time, or an increase could be needed for you to feel your best.

If you have exceeded the 12 week mark for example and are still on the first dosage amount that was prescribed, you may want to call your doctor and see if an adjustment can be made.

However, even when the meds are where they should be...there is just breakthrough anxiety. That is where your coping skills can really come through for you.

Try to practice your breathing, PMR and meditation exercises at this time for extra defense against the anxiety and panice.

Keep talking to us as well. We care and understand how you are feeling.

Talk to you soon,

S.C.

Progressive muscle relaxation...

You can find instructions for this and other coping skills here:http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

We also have more self-help ideas in our Resources. They really do help, and are easy...just take commitment and practice.

Give them a try and see if you get some relief.:)

S.C.

S.C- Thank you for the link. I will definitely try it out.

s2s- I know my own thinking impacts my anxiety, I know I am often my own worst enemy. Unfortunately, what I don't know is how to change things.

Just a quick update on my initial post. I've now been on Zoloft for 1 month and I honestly don't think it's helping, possibly even making things worse. I feel very withdrawn and uninterested in any activities or socialization, I'm not sleeping and just overall feeling very anxious/uncomfortable. I'm really frustrated and I get irritated really easily. I am not sure if I was depressed before going on these pills but I feel like I have been since starting them. I made an appointment with a therapist but thus far I haven't been able to see this person as she has now cancelled 3 separate appointments. How long did it take for others to feel relief from Zoloft? Is it too early to judge or is this yet another drug that isn't right for me? Please advise.

I agree...

You may be anywhere from a third to the halfway mark for the initial build up and leveling off of this med. Thereputic benefits may still come.

However, if you feel like the s/e's are intolerable, or your state of being is just not where it should be going, then talk with your doctor. Only you know how you feel as compared to when you started...and going with your personal experience and your doctor's advice is what you need to do.:)

I am sorry to hear about your therapist cancelling. It is dissapointing and frustrating to be ready to go...getting yourself amped up and ready...just to be postponed.

This could just be a fluke...or it could mean that she is either extemelely bust. or disorganized in her appointment scheduling. Either way, you may want to seek another person or practice who can better accomodate you.

Wishing you patience, peace and luck!

Keep us posted!

S.C.