Starting Zoloft tonight.....

Thanks, Lisa! My therapist and I talked through the dream and that did help.

We also talked about my fears with the zoloft and have decided to refer to them as my rainbow pills. These are not going to be the pills that cause me discomfort and anxiety. They're going to be the pills the bring happiness and joy back, so rainbow pills sounded like a great name.

I have a really amazing therapist and she seems to really get me. So, I will stick with 25mg tonight and hope for a better sleep!

Ugh, feeling frustrated. Jaw clenching and increased anxiety just suck! That's all I've got.

Did you try the gum, massage or PR exercises?


...not trying to be a broken record...just didn't know if you saw it or not (no response)...so just re posting on case you missed it.

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I must've missed that! I have been doing gentle massage which feels really good while I'm doing it.

I haven't tried any PMR (progressive muscle relaxation I assume?) maybe I should.

I did do a nice meditation that took my mind off of it today and therapy helped. I think I'm just paying too much attention to it right now. I'll do another meditation at bedtime and take a xanax and hopefully sleep better and not clench!!

I agree! My anxiety and fear had taken over my life! ): it's not treating me too badly! Headaches, upset stomach, drowsiness, and dizziness.

I'm hanging in, Larry. Xanax takes the edge off and so do the meditations. I'm determined to get through this yucky phase and make it to the good stuff!

I just may complain a lot on the road there... :)

You are doing Great Park, I'm so proud of you. Keep it up!!!

Hi everyone,

Just thought I'd do a Zoloft update....

Had a pretty decent weekend until today. I'm feelings incredibly anxious and panicky. I was feeling very discouraged earlier, but then I realized that I've actually only been on the zoloft for just over two weeks. My understanding is that I should notice more of a change around weeks 4-6?

I am noticing jaw clenching again, but maybe that is just my anxiety. I think I have added anxiety because my husband goes back to work tomorrow and it's been nice having him home....

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I think they're getting better, but I had a really panicky night and I just woke up really anxious and even took my xanax so that I could start the day right. Is this sort of normal for only being on it for 2 weeks?

Thanks, Lisa. Today is definitely a better day.

What I need to do now is break the habit of taking some xanax when the clenching starts bothering me. The clenching triggers the anxiety and then I end up taking a xanax. I need to realize the clenching is not dangerous and won't harm me. I'm on my way there I think.

Clenching is at all not dangerous and it won't harm you ,
For me I think because I started with a tiny dose and worked up to 25 I didint experience increase in anxiety , but as far as the benefits I think for me I felt like yea the meds are helping after 2-3 months period . It takes a while but they really do help .
Good job on taking the full 25 the first time , I was a scaredy cat 😁 when I was starting ..

Have you considered using valerian, L-theanine, and magnesium glycinate to help with relaxing and sleep? I use these on a daily basis as I'm weaning off of Zoloft ~ I'm a firm believer that our bodies are intricately made. I used to just want to pop a pill to get rid of my symptoms. Hence Zoloft for 9 years. But the Zoloft stopped working and when the doc increased my dose...so did my anxiety and panic! there are so many natural things that help. 5-htp is one, so is tryptophan. Of course, if you're on meds, you do have to be careful. At the risk of sounding like I'm on my soapbox, I've also read so much about gut health and serotonin. This is just part of my journey. I'm determined to get off meds if at all possible. I wish you the best as I've had many many sleepless nights that went into anxious days. If you get a chance though, read about magnesium deficiency...

I'm glad things are getting better for you.