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Posted 4/14/2017 5:37 PM (GMT 0)
My symptoms are less severe than last time but I feel miserable and anxious all the time. I just started zoloft today but worried it might not work! It helped me a lot the first time and I went off of it because i was fine :/
Posted 4/14/2017 6:02 PM (GMT 0)
I just took my first pill and I'm already freaking out two hours later this is torture
Posted 4/14/2017 6:13 PM (GMT 0)
It feels like I'm really sedated is this normal I don't remember having this last time I don't know if I did or not help!
Posted 4/14/2017 6:38 PM (GMT 0)
D.,

You are likely just having anticipatory anxiety, along with normal start up effects.

Breathe through this...it's temporary.

Use those skills!❤

S.C.
Posted 4/14/2017 7:31 PM (GMT 0)
Is it maybe wise to stop because I haven had crippling anxiety yet and maybe I can manage by myself
Posted 4/14/2017 8:20 PM (GMT 0)
That's a tough call...and one only you can make. You alone knows what level of struggle you are going through.

Even if you are not crippled, evaluating your overall quality of life is also a ...

Peace with your decision!

S.C.
Posted 4/14/2017 8:30 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah quality of life is definitely not good... so
Posted 4/14/2017 9:03 PM (GMT 0)
So if you feel your anxiety going to bad places it's supposed to be a good thing to take control with medication before it takes control of you?
Posted 4/14/2017 9:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hi
If you feel like u sedated then take half of that tablet. It means its too much for u, but if u feel you can do without it ,its also fine. But you must double your coping skills

Sorry you feeling like this

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Posted 4/14/2017 10:05 PM (GMT 0)
I'm no expert but it sounds to me like you are already worked up about the effects before giving it a real chance. I don't think Zoloft hits you that fast at first. If you already have pre-concieved doubts about the medication in your mind, then anything and everything you may feel after taking it will reinforce your negative thoughts and you will automatically blame it on the drugs.

Hang in there bud, try your best to pre-occupy your mind on something else in the time being, we are pulling for ya.
Posted 4/14/2017 10:58 PM (GMT 0)
I'm just worried It might not work second time around because my symptoms are different :/
Posted 4/15/2017 4:25 AM (GMT 0)
I understand your worry friend. Symptoms of constant Anxiety and or Stress manifest in a countless number of ways and prevent your body from getting adequate rest. When filled with Anxiety or Stress your body is freaking out on "High alert" and remaining constantly tense which uses up all of your bodies energy that it would normally use to function properly. Your muscles and organs get extremely tired from constant tension and are simply fatigued.

Some people including myself unfortunately don't have access to medication that helps to relieve that tension so your body can return to normal function. If you took the medication before and it helped you, it should help you again or you may need a different medication. I think you made a wise choice to go try and get back on meds before it spirals out of control again rather than wait until it gets bad because then if it does, it would only take you longer to get back on track.

Try your best to stay positive my friend, it really does go a long way.

Post Edited (OrangeStarburst) : 4/14/2017 10:29:29 PM (GMT-6)

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