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Posted 4/30/2017 8:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, I'm new here. Looking for some anxiety help. I am a 52 yo female and have never experienced this much anxiety in my life. I have had periods of light depression which never lasted long. I started having depression and anxiety around the middle of Feb mostly due to moving away from family and friends in October. I am very lonely here living away from everyone I know. My husband is a truck driver so he is gone quite a bit. There are some other issues financially going on as well. Im really looking to find some piece of mind that this condition is not permanent. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I've been reading through the posts. There is quite a bit of useful information from everyone. My Dr. Put me on citalopram first which was horrible, so she switched me to (Zoloft the generic brand) 50mg. I've been taking it for 2 1/2 weeks. I don't seem to be getting any relief though.

Post Edited (Marqi) : 4/30/2017 3:58:39 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/30/2017 11:16 PM (GMT 0)
when I was first put on Zoloft -it worked amazing. hope it works for you also
Posted 5/1/2017 12:03 AM (GMT 0)
How long did it take to work for you?
Posted 5/1/2017 12:07 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Marqui and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of your current challenges with anxiety. It is certainly understandable since you have moved and are feeling lonely, and in unfamiliar surroundings.

I'm sure that once you get through your start up period with the Zoloft/find an Rx that works for you...

...as well as get to work on some self help/coping skills, that you will be moving through this difficult time, and on to feeling your best again soon. smile

Check out our Resources at the top of the main forum page here for great material that you can get started on right away. The 'Stress Relieving Exercises' as well as the Meditation links are a good place to begin. Practicing the suggested exercises there daily will make a difference in how you feel!

Keep posting with us as well. We understand, care and support is key!

Talk soon...glad you've joined us!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 5/1/2017 12:09 AM (GMT 0)
Hello. I am dealing with a lot of anxiety as well.. I hope all is well for you right now
Posted 5/1/2017 12:29 AM (GMT 0)

kenadie_styles072194 said...
Hello. I am dealing with a lot of anxiety as well.. I hope all is well for you right now

I'm sorry to hear that you are dealing with anxiety also. It is horrible at times. It does help to talk about it. For me anyway. I've been seeing my Dr about it, but she doesn't seem to understand how bad it gets. I saw a DBT therapist this last week which I didn't feel like it helped at all. I'm not sure where to go from here as far as medical help.
Posted 5/1/2017 12:40 AM (GMT 0)

Scaredy Cat said...
Hi Marqui and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of your current challenges with anxiety. It is certainly understandable since you have moved and are feeling lonely, and in unfamiliar surroundings.

I'm sure that once you get through your start up period with the Zoloft/find an Rx that works for you...

...as well as get to work on some self help/coping skills, that you will be moving through this difficult time, and on to feeling your best again soon. smile

Check out our Resources at the top of the main forum page here for great material that you can get started on right away. The 'Stress Relieving Exercises' as well as the Meditation links are a good place to begin. Practicing the suggested exercises there daily will make a difference in how you feel!

Keep posting with us as well. We understand, care and support is key!

Talk soon...glad you've joined us!

Scaredy Cat

Thank you.. I will check out the resources.
Posted 5/1/2017 12:45 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, do...there are some great tools there!

You mentioned seeing a DBT therapist last week. Was it only one initial session that you attended?

S.C.
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