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Posted 9/21/2018 3:42 PM (GMT 0)
Hey everyone, just looking for some thoughts on my mix of medications as there are some possible changes I am considering. I started zoloft 7 months ago at 12.5 mg given I am sensitive to medications. I have gradually upped that to 37.5 which is where I have been now for 2 months. Compared to when I started out I would say this has cut my GAD in half to where I feel like I can manage it versus it managing me. I also take .25 of klonopin 2 times a week when I have more stressful situations to get through. My question is this.....should I try bumping up the zoloft to 50 mg in an attempt to not take the klonopin? Or stay the course? I don't want to become a zombie, so having to use coping skills to some degree is alright with me for now. The klonopin does help me, but we all know this can get you into trouble if used every day.

Thanks everyone!
Posted 9/21/2018 8:17 PM (GMT 0)
M.,

This is a personal decision of course...and one that probably you have talked over with your doctor to weigh the possible pro's and con's with .

However, asking the opinions of those who may have been in the same situation with similar questions certainly has its benefits as well...so hopefully you'll be hearing from someone with the same experience soon.

My advice would be to go ahead and give the increase a chance. You'll not know how you might respond until you actually try and see. You may find that the 50 gives you the coverage that you need...w/o the need for the benzo...

...or if you find that you are not feeling the way you'd hoped to, you can always dial things back and return to your current regimen.

Wishing you the best in whatever decision you make...and keep us updated so we can keep you in support!

S.C.
Posted 9/21/2018 10:14 PM (GMT 0)
Certainly makes sense to increase since I am on a low dose right now. Have had a bit of a spike in the GAD today, just thinking I may be slipping backwards. But I guess it is normal to have ebbs and flows?
Posted 9/23/2018 4:47 AM (GMT 0)
M.,

Hopefully today was a less challenging one for you...yes, little detours in our progress happen from time to time.

However, this doesn't mean you are losing ground...it's just a temporary holding pattern, and you'll get back on track and start moving on again from where you left off soon. ;)

Use your coping skills and stay positive.

S.C
Posted 9/24/2018 5:55 PM (GMT 0)
Really like the language you used there....holding pattern. I have to be careful not to use phrases that are more negative like "losing ground". Just need to realized that I have the tools and such to recalibrate things. So appreciate your advice!!
Posted 9/24/2018 6:41 PM (GMT 0)
You are welcome!!

It's funny...I used to laugh at those over positive people, with their inspiational speak...

...until I read just how much the words we use and have in our inner monologue affect our mood! It's been proven that positive or negative thinking has a drect effect on the brain's neurotransmitters...either for good or, not...

So yeah, I try to be careful now, and put an optimistic spin on things when possible. It makes a difference.😁

S.C.
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