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Posted 11/6/2014 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
I recently started Zoloft and am hoping it helps with my hypochondria and obsessive compulsive disorder.

I just wanted you guys to know I'm trying to make strides.

I'm having another bout of anxiety today.
Posted 11/7/2014 3:16 AM (GMT 0)
Your post must have gone to the bottom quickly since no one responded!

Hey, way to go starting the Zoloft. AD's can definitely be very good for anxiety (hypochondria) & OCD.

I understand both of your issues all too well. AD's have helped me as has therapy and this forum!

Keep on keeping on and let us know how things are going.

You know we're always here to support & encourage you!

Sending much peace & healing-
Lisa
Posted 11/7/2014 3:25 AM (GMT 0)
Lisa,

This place is crazy busy!

I'm taking the liquid and shooooo, it's foul-tasting! LOL

Citalopram did nothing for anxiety or hypochondria. I'm pleased I switched.

I'm sorry you've experienced any of these things.

I look forward to less hypochondria. Aggravated my body at work today and I've been sore and hurt in my diaphragm and stomach. I hope it's not anything of significance.

Thanks, Lisa,
John
Posted 11/7/2014 3:42 AM (GMT 0)
You're diaphragm is fine. It's just the hypochondria trying to make you think differently. Take some Tylenol :-)

Liquid Zoloft? I've never heard of such a thing. I bet it does taste nasty lol. If it helps, who cares right?

How've you been feeling since surgery other than the anxiety crap?
Posted 11/7/2014 4:04 AM (GMT 0)
The Percocet and Xanax wore off hours ago. ****. I'm almost out of Percocet and want more. Tylenol sounds nice.

I have to mix it with four ounces of water. I think I can use ginger ale, too. That's next. Haha. I dread taking it only because of the taste. I'm just going to crush the pills in the future. The nurse practitioner wanted me to have some other popular medication like Zoloft, but it had no liquid form.

Well, the anxiety dictates a lot of it. I don't see greener pastures for me. I told my GI doctor about the blood on my mouth the other day and he wants to do an EGD endoscopy in December. I'm nervous about that because of a story Bill the moderator has told. My dad died almost exactly a year ago, so I'm about to enter a rough patch. To answer your question, I'm not sure how I'm doing. It helps me to talk, though.
Posted 11/7/2014 4:12 AM (GMT 0)
How old are you John? Just curious.

The 1 yr anniversary of death is very hard although I try to tell myself it was their life I remember every day, not their death date. I don't want to be remembered for my death date! My dad passed 6 yrs ago.

I didn't know about the blood thing. Did you spit up blood? I'm guessing it's from the GERD or maybe even your gallbladder surgery. My brother in law spit up blood randomly after a lung biopsy. They chalked it up to post surgical blood bc they found no problems.

Is Zoloft the first AD you've ever taken?

I'm here to tell you meds do help & time heals all wounds. Your hopeless feeling will not last- I PROMISE there is light at the end of the tunnel. Not trying to be a Pollyanna bc it wasn't so long ago I felt hopeless, but anxiety & depression are very treatable. It just takes time to heal and patience is not a virtue we anxiety folk tolerate too well lol.
Posted 11/7/2014 4:31 AM (GMT 0)
I just turned 34. Yourself?

I'm not remembering him for that, but I am aware of it. I'm sad to hear of your dad's passing.

The blood was dried up on my mouth when I woke up. I ate a lot the day prior. My gums and teeth are far from perfect, so maybe it's from that.

I've taken Amitriptyline, Welbutrin, Celexa, Lexapro, and Citalopram.

If I can keep Xanax and pain killers in me, I'm good! Haha.

Patience is something I do not have. Hehe. I've had depression issues since say 1995. It's tough. I am seeing a shrink.
Posted 11/7/2014 4:44 AM (GMT 0)
I'm 43. I've a few bouts since 1993. I was 23 when I first experienced it, in college. I've taken Prozac, Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, Lamictal, Pristiq & of course xanax.

Are you taking the pain killers from your surgery a couple of weeks ago?

What do you do for work? I'm a homemaker right now but trying to get the courage to find something part-time as I'm bored. Too much time on hands= nightmare for anxiety ppl lol!
Posted 11/7/2014 12:24 PM (GMT 0)
I remember being depressed in high school, but didn't take anything until college. Cymbalta sounds familiar to me.

Yes, I'm taking Percocet and I'm almost out. I wonder if he will give me more.

I work in a courthouse. Im sure you could find something part time. Idle time is awful!

I'm still a little sore from my incident yesterday. If I haven't mentioned it, I had to open too many heavy doors in a short timeframe, so I've been agonizing about that wondering how I'll get through the day.
Posted 11/7/2014 12:47 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

I have never been on Zoloft but have heard good things about it especially in helping with the symptoms of OCD I hope it works well for you keep us updated.

It's important to remember that medications will only help to ease the symptoms they are not a cure all so it is always good to do some sort of talking therapy along side medications such as CBT or Mindfulness.

Hibee
Posted 11/7/2014 6:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hibbie,

Thanks a bunch.

Medication is definitely only a bandaid. I'm unfamiliar with cbt and mindfulness.

John
Posted 11/8/2014 1:31 PM (GMT 0)
Hi John

I have done a couple of posts on CBT & Mindfulness you will be able to find them by using the search engine top right if you have ant questions ask away.

Hibee
Posted 11/8/2014 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
Hibee,

I'll do that. I sure hope it's worth it. Tastes awful. Burned my throat for about an hour. Haha

John
Posted 11/8/2014 7:47 PM (GMT 0)
Have you had any side effects with the Zoloft? I'm just starting for the 3rd time. I tried Wellbutrin (for the second time) but was spacing out so I switched to Zoloft which I had success with before but experienced some emotional numbness which I don't like. I'm having side effects I don't recall from before though.
Posted 11/8/2014 9:24 PM (GMT 0)
I have so many problems I can't tell. :(
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