Suffering from bad anxiety. Went to the doctor yesterday..

Anxiety Girl

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Joined : Aug 2012

Posts : 24

Posted 9/1/2012 9:37 PM (GMT 0)

So i went to the doctor yesterday. I think it did put my mind at ease just a little bit. But i feel that i will still have bad moments cause i have had a few. I guess it just takes a while to get through anxiety especially when you have dealt with it on and off for years. The doctors were very sweet and concerned about my condition and i told them that i felt guilty because some people in this world actually do have health problems and other major problems like drug addictions and stuff like that. But the doctors said that anxiety is a health problem. And i understand that now. The doctors put me on a medication called "Zoloft". Is that a good medicine? Anyone know? How will i be able to tell though if im having a side affect when i already have anxiety?

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 9/1/2012 10:00 PM (GMT 0)

Hi AG,

I am glad that you went to talk with your doctor and received help for what is definitely a (treatable) health issue! Our minds are part of our body, and therfore need just as much care in regards to health management.

Zoloft is an SSRI A/D. This means that it treats both anxiety and depression by working on the Seratonin levels (a neurotranitter) within the brain.

You have asked the million dollar question as far as determining what is an anxiety symptom and what could be a side-effect! It can be hard for people to tell the difference. Really the important thing to remember though, is that if you do have any side-effects, they should be temporary, and most are not serious.

If you do experience that are considered more serious (your doctor should have told you these...if not ask) then you and your doctor will then choose an alternative medication for you.

Sometimes it takes a few tries to get the right one for you. Also remember that it can take from 2-8 weeks typically for the med to build and level off in your system, so try to be patient.

I hope that this is a winner for you right off the bat...that you start to feel better with no side effects. It can happen.:)

Let us know how it goes okay?

S.C.

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