Hi, I have been dealing with panic for a long time, for awhile it was almost gone. It came back with a vengence about 5 to 7 years ago. Anyhow to your inquiry, when it came back I had terrible...
Hi, How are you? I believe everyone is different when it comes to how drugs effect them, but here is how Zoloft has effected me. First time on it got better not cured but managable. I quite when I...
I have had it for years. Feel like I am swimming sometimes, I always attributied to sinuses. I learned recently it was this, although I had suspected it might be this. Just try to ignore it, thats...
yea I get them when I am about to or during my panic attacks and sometimes not at all during an attack. Ed...
My experience with xanax is the same, at first I took it everyday when things were real bad. Now it is on a as needed bases, I take zoloft also. I have taken one in the past two months, so things are...
Hi Teeves, We share a common history here. My first post here was about how I had to miss my nephews wedding in Phili cause I just could not get over the panic of leaving my safety zone here in Ky....
Don't feel bad JE I have the same fears as you. Luckily I have not needed a xanax in a month or two. You just have to work through this, its just another nasty side of panic attacks. good luck Ed...
I have sleep problems on and off. The only thing I can add to this is that I quite drinking caffiene. Ed...
S.C. I hate bats they give me the creeps....
Hi Jodie, Sorry for the way you feel. I am a bit older than you but have gone through what you are going through now. I didn't seek help for my anxiety for a long time I just dealt with it. I did...
I take zoloft and xanax both work or are working. yes at the begining I had some increased panic, however I do not know if it was from the zoloft or the fact i was a mess. I used the xanax in the...
Hi, Sorry to hear what you are going through. My anxiety doesnt come at certian time, but come as it pleases to mess my day up. What has helped me is exercise, lost weight, quite caffiene, and...
Paisleyg has the increase helped? I am very reluctant to take xanax myself so if uping my dosage will do away with more symptoms that would be great....
I smoked like 2 packs a day and quite. I did not use anything just told myself i was going to do it. I tried many times before this and never even made it a full day. As time goes by I forget how big...
I took Zoloft for about 5 years maybe more or less went off it about a year ago took about 10 months before my anxiety went through the roof been back on 50mg for about 2 months now feel much better...
I made the front page of the newspaper here for something I did, it was not even illegal or imoral. I was running for political office, and the paper had an agenda. I think it helped me more than...
I think it is a great idea. I have been a little more open about my condition of late. I find it less of a burden having to hide what is going on with me and dealing with it. Ed...
Miss Goddess, There is always hope. It sounds to me like you have changed the scope of your work. With any major change there will be a great deal of aprehention and adjustment. Often times we get...
I just started Zoloft again. The first few days were stressful, but were manageable. I do not know if it was because of the medication or that I was in bad shape. I took xanax when needed. Now I feel...
Just checking in I have not posted in a while. Been reading everyones posts though. I think the Zoloft is working I dont know how to explain it, but I do not have the constant anxiety, or wierd...
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you will be fine the instructer has dealt with all kinds of people. He will know what to do and how to get you driving like a pro. You will find be able to drive such a liberating thing, you will...
I just read the article 6mg a day wow. I take .5mg pills and break them in half and if things are still bad will take the other half. Usaully half is plenty. I can only remember one day were things...
I take Xanax and I do not get "high" off it. It makes my anxiety go away, I feel normal not high. Sometimes I get a little drowsy. If you take it and dont have anxiety I am sure you will get high....
I will be confronted with the loss of a friend tomorrow. I know he is in a better place. I just always hoped he would get better, he was an alcoholic. He didn't, and it cost him everything. I am at a...
Goddess, First of all you are far from a loser or defeated. I am sorry this will cost you work, but it is only a test. I recently did poorly on one myself, I passed it but not up to my standards. I...
My legs used to shake real bad when having a panic attack. It does not happen much anymore, still have the attacks just not the shaking leg. Ed...
Soul I know what you are going through. I have a very large family, 9 kids not to mention the nieces and nephews. I was ready to kill two of my brothers Sunday they are idiots and think that yelling...
I am glad to here that it is going well ed...
I am with your Husband in this one Berock I like a little noise, its comforting to me. Don't know why, I will just put the T.V. on just for the noise. Maybe, you could suggest turning the sound off...
Dawn, You do the best you can do. Somehow you will make it. Have faith and keep trying. I know that sucks for an answer but it is what you need to do. Trust me I know I tell it to myself all the...
good luck fox I am increasing my dose of zoloft tomorrow, it's been a week and I will take the whole pill as opposed to breaking it in two Ed...
I am with you, I am tired of this too. I am gonna beat this, and you will too. So hang in there, I will be praying for you and me for that matter, and everyone here on the forum who needs it. Ed...
I had to make a decision like that. I decided to miss my nephews wedding, I just couldn't do it wasn't in a good place at the time. I am terrified of heights and flying. I have flown though, I...
I just got back on it after quitting about 10 months ago. My doc said 50mg was a high dose to start on told me first week to break it in half . I did notice some bad anxiety the first two nights, I...
Great work berock I am a dog lover and if it was my dog I would appreciate the help you rendered. Ed...
Best of luck Dawn, you are in my prayers. Ed...
Rock I hope you are doing better. Sounds like you had a heck of a morning, hang in there. Ed...
I was on Zoloft for about three years and quit cold turkey. Its been about 10 months since and I go to the dr tomorrow and am going to ask to be put back on it. It did not get rid of the panic...
I have the same problem with my mom. It seems most everything she says to me seems to bother me. I won't go into all of it. I am trying to not let it upset me, good or bad she is who she is. I would...
works for putting me to sleep and keeping me asleep. Thanks again Larry Ed...
I would just like to thank you for helping others. Especially because this causes you stress and discomfort, and you did it anyway so as you could help someone in need. You are indeed a special...
I am not against taking anything. I just feel guilty after I do. Also, I do not want to get addicted to anything. Those are my concerns about taking medication. Oh yea I have this fear of an allergic...
I go to the dr this Fri. I have had bad anxiety for about 3 weeks now. I was on Zoloft for about 3 years after a bad episode that lasted for awhile. I just quit taking zoloft about 10 monthes ago...
"Be still and know that I am God." I like that, it is calming to me. I think you should create this place in your head, so you can take it with you wherever you go and have it when you need it. I...
Hi Dawn, My name is Ed or Ted which ever one you prefer, people call me both. Just for reference though Ed is my real name Ted a nickname....
thanks so far today has been good...
that is so true...
I was having a great couple of days I actually thought I was on the road to recovery. Then last night was like half asleep laying in bed, my mind was racing with bad thoughts, and a huge panic attack...
I like it...