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Posted 11/18/2015 7:20 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, hope everyone reading this isn't feeling as anxious as me. This morning I had an anxiety episode before I went to work. I started feeling my heart racing and my chest, neck and face felt hot. I literally had to sit on the steps inside my house and breathe. I felt a bit better afterwards and instead of coffee had some water. I take Zoloft 100mg every day.

I recently went for my physical and received a clean bill of health. I recently started dating someone and we've been intimate 2X. One time we used a confirm, second time we didn't. I got tested for all STD's (including HIV) about a week after having unprotected sex. Like I said all came back k perfectly fine. I believe he's a clean man and based on our conversations he told me he gets tested every three months as he has some blood disorder. Why if all my tests came back negative an I so anxious? He's currently traveling and while we speak often I do feel he's a bit distant in his approach towards me. I start thinking if he has been honest with me, I start googling stuff and my mind starts going a mile a minute. Am I being crazy? Why am I driving myself to high anxiety? Perhaps Zoloft isn't working for me anymore? Any input would be much appreciated.
Posted 11/18/2015 9:00 PM (GMT 0)
How long have you been on Zoloft. Do you usually have brief bouts of anxiety through this period or is this your first time experiencing anxiety on Zoloft?

BTW, I hope you're starting to feel better.
Posted 11/18/2015 9:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Jennings,
I've been on Zoloft for about 3 years now. I wonder if perhaps the dosage needs to be increased. I haven't been this anxious in a long time, at least 2 1/2 years. I just don't want to feel anxious, it sucks out the happiness. I even got a blister on my lip cause I'm so anxious and to top it off I'm getting my period. Any words of encouragement would be great.
Posted 11/18/2015 9:18 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Jazz,

I am sorry you are currently having an increase of anxiety. I know this is a challenge dealing with the worries and physical symptoms.:(

I too am wondering how long you've been on your current Rx...and if you have a med evaluation coming up?

It is great that all checked out well with your last physical!

Now making a plan to best manage your anxiety will be a good step.

Use of coping skills, attending therapy and ensuring your medication regimen is optimal are all things to look into in order to feel your best. :)

Hopefully you can make a plan to do just that in the near future to get back on track.

Let us know how you are doing soon,

S.C.
Posted 11/19/2015 12:02 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, I think if I don't start feeling better after I get my period I will speak to my primary physician regarding the medication as well as the dosage. It really sucks to be feeling anxious again, it had started fading away and this morning it hit me hard. That feeling like you're going to lose your mind or control is not fun. It's dats like this I wish I could meet up with people going through the same and just get a hug. Thank you for listening to me vent, every little bit helps. Keep me in your prayers.
Posted 11/19/2015 1:53 AM (GMT 0)
I have some friends who were on Zoloft for years and it worked great, however it seems like each of them had to up their doses over time to keep the anxious feeling away. I too am going through this hell as I'm waiting for my Zoloft to kick after weaning off the lex. Just know u r not alone.
Posted 11/19/2015 2:07 AM (GMT 0)
Jennings, thank you for being so caring and supportive. Know that I really really appreciate it. You're right we are not alone, we need to support each other. Hope you start feeling better soon, email me for support 🙃
Posted 11/19/2015 3:25 PM (GMT 0)
Jennings and SC, thank you so much for your online companionship all day yesterday. It was a really rough day for me and I just needed support. Today I feel so much better, I also got my period so I think that helped. It's crazy how when you're anxious you feel like your world is coming to an end and that you will never feel better. I'm still a bit anxious but nothing compared to yesterday. Thank you again!!!!! Really wish there was a place we could go and meet in person.
Posted 11/19/2015 3:40 PM (GMT 0)
No problem. When I have a really bad day I usually end up feeling pretty anxious for up to a week after, kind of like anxiety aftershocks.
Posted 11/19/2015 3:49 PM (GMT 0)
I'm glad you're feeling better today, Jazz! My anxiety is heightened around that time of the month, too. Women are so lucky, aren't we? Haha. The feeling of crushing anxiety is the worst. I'm been experiencing it quite a bit since my Lexapro increase last week. Hopefully things continue to get better for you!
Posted 11/19/2015 4:04 PM (GMT 0)
JRF007, thank you for responding. May I ask what triggers your anxiety? How long have you been suffering? I've been suffering for like 5 years.
Posted 11/19/2015 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
I actually don't know that I have a trigger... I have always been a worrier my whole life. My mom used to say I'm a "mother hen" because I worry about anything and everything, usually for no reason. I never really thought much of it, just chalked it up to being a part of my personality. Then a bunch of stuff happened and it got to the point I was having daily panic attacks so I finally went to the doctor who diagnosed me with anxiety/depression. I'm really trying to fight it with medication and therapy right now. I'm sorry you've been suffering for 5 years. Do you have triggers that make it worse?
Posted 11/19/2015 4:51 PM (GMT 0)
Yes I have Health Anxietywhich sucks. I lead a good healthy life but for some reason when I get involved with a new person my anxiety peaks. It's like I think I'm going to get a disease. It's irrational I know but it's what happens to me.
Posted 11/19/2015 5:11 PM (GMT 0)
That's just how your mind works and that's okay! Being aware of it makes all the difference I've found.
Posted 11/19/2015 5:41 PM (GMT 0)
J.,

So glad to hear you are feeling better! PMS can be a big trigger to be sure!

May you continue to feel well...and the anxiety lessen even more.:)

S.C.
Posted 11/19/2015 6:31 PM (GMT 0)
You are right about that. Learning to cope is the toughest part. I pray a lot and that helps me. I also recently started doing yoga I have faith it will help.
Posted 11/20/2015 1:37 AM (GMT 0)
So the guy I'm seeing is coming back to NY and I told him I want to talk. I don't want to push him away with my anxieties. I want to be honest with him and that way we're both on the same page. I asked him to go for a physical just as I did recently. Wish me luck!

P.S. I had a small anxiety bout a little while ago but was able to manage it. Where are the coping skills posted?
Posted 11/20/2015 12:46 PM (GMT 0)
Condom all the time! You don't know him well enough to take his word for it. Condom all the time please. You don't want to sleep with all the others he slept with. shakehead
Posted 11/20/2015 5:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Jazz,

I hope that your discussion goes well with your guy...and that the open communication helps to relieve some of your anxiety.

Here is the Resource link where you will find the great self help material I often refrence.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206


Keep posting for support, we are here for you.:)

S.C.

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