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Posted 11/28/2013 2:47 AM (GMT 0)
Hello All,

Happy thanksgiving!! Just a quick update on my last post regarding medication and my overall condition. After a month of feeling AWFUL (depressed, increased anxiety, anger/irritability, etc) I stopped taking the Zoloft and things seem to be getting better, more normal. I am going to try being med free for at least a few more days and then talk to my doctor.

I am starting to wonder if there is ANY medication that can help me. I had similar side effects to Paxil (not as severe) and I have also tried Xanax which worked for a while but then it just stopped and did nothing but make me tired. Since being off the Zoloft I feel like there is hope of my feeling better someday.

Just wanted to fill you guys in on the continuing saga of me. :) Be well everyone. Happy Thanksgiving!!
Posted 11/28/2013 3:29 AM (GMT 0)
See that's the thing that bothers me , I scared to take my Zoloft because of story's like this , why take it if it will make me feel worst then what I feel now .....uhhhh
Posted 11/28/2013 4:17 AM (GMT 0)
To be fair, I don't think my experience is typical. My friend swears by Zoloft. Everyone reacts differently to different meds. You don't know until you try. My advice is to track your moods, behavior, sleep and appetite and if things get worse or change drastically call your doctor
Posted 11/28/2013 6:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hi WaiD,

Thanks for the update...I am glad that you are feeling better, and hope that you can find a plan that works for you after talking with your doctor.

You may find that with an increase of your coping skills, that you can ride it out and see how you do med free?

You can always re-visit the idea of a new med at a later time if needed.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving yourself! :)

S.C.
Posted Yesterday 6:24 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks S.C.! Right now I'm beginning to wonder if I have ANY coping skills left. I feel like I'm kinda stuck, anxiety is brutal and I don't want to keep feeling this way, but at the same time I'm just so fed up with meds and feel like its useless to try more because they just seem to make me feel worse. Ugh! I just want my brain back... I want my life back.
Posted Yesterday 7:20 PM (GMT 0)
whatamIdoing1984

My exact words for such a long time were, " I just want my life back".  My therapist would remind me you cannot go back in time -  this is my life now and what I do with it is up to me.

I choose to try to make everyday an OK day allowing for some tough days and down time but most of the time I am OK for where I am at.

Never give up !

Gentle Hugs,

Kitt

Posted Today 3:09 AM (GMT 0)
Don't give up...we are here to support you through this!

Look for new coping skills ideas in our Resources...

...and let us know how your appointment/consultation with your doctor goes.

S.C.
Posted 12/7/2013 8:10 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks all! I am feeling much better now that I am off the Zoloft. The anxiety is ever present but for the moment its manageable. I plan to call my doctor this week and go from there.
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