way back when, when I was menopausal, I would get migraines. The only thing that would get rid of the headache was with a migraine med called zomiq. Maybe you are having a migraine. Weather can...
I was always checking my blood pressure before. Can you take an Advil or something? cq...
Oh, okay. My doctor initially put me on Lyrica which is really used for nerve pain or something, but a side effect is anti anxiety. I am still on 100 mg of Lyrica (Pregabalin) at night. Slowly I...
Oh, I was going to ask you. Do the symptoms go away if you take a clonazepam? If they do, it's a good indication that it's anxiety related, even if it's brought on by the Zoloft. It's not that I am...
Hi Bam, Yes I am much much better now. I don't recall getting headaches, but I had shakiness, my stomach felt weird. Apparently, when you have nerves in your stomach and other places as well, that...
Hi Bambola, Sorry I haven't replied sooner, but I have to be in front of a keyboard! (Can't do it on a tablet) Anyway, I am on 100 mg of Zoloft as well, or as they also call it, sertraline. Please...
For me it is definitely hereditary, chemical or hormonal. During pregnancy, I was mentally fine (not physically), and then one day the anxiety and depression hit. Also, it would disappear as soon as...
Hi Katfig, How are you doing today? Something I don't understand is why doctors don't tell us that going on an antidepressant can sometimes be horrible for the first while. Sometimes weeks, sometimes...
Hi cola, Are you saying you had a baby 9 weeks ago and you are back at work? I cannot imagine being able to do that myself. Your hormones are going to be up and down. I was a mess after pregnancy (17...
Hi Folks, Thank you for sharing. I find it really helps me to know that I am not the only one going through anxiety and depression. As for my story .. I was always a shy kid. I remember my legs would...
Thank you guys and gals. I am trying to use the tools to reduce the anxiety. I don't know where it came from ... cq...
Thank you SC. I am using them right now! CQ...
Thank you SC. As always, comforting words! cq...
I just want to thank you for all your responses to others. They are all very comforting comments. F27, I can tell you have a great sense of humour, and all of you and others are very kind. I have...
Hi Hibee, Thank you for the response. That is what I am on. I tried to reduce it the other night, but for some reason I am getting a lovely spike in anxiety. Back to the dr.! CQ...
Hi Hibee, Do you mind my asking how much of Seroquel you were on? I want to reduce mine, but if it affects my sleep or anxiety I am not going to touch it. CQ...
Hi cilly, I was put on Seroquel for sleep as well. When I first read the info that came with it, it scared me because it said it was an anti-psychotic. However, it is used for other purposes. It...
hi juniper, I would give it more time. I am currently on 100 mg of Zoloft. I think I had a few months of increased anxiety when I went up to 50 then 75... I almost gave up, but I had already gone...
Hi chris, I a glad you are feeling a little better. It is very hard when U feel like that. Maybe with all of us reading posts on this forum, we are sending healing thoughts and energy. Keep doing a...
Ashley, I know .. it's awful when changing or increasing a med can make you feel worse and you wonder if it's going to work. I wish your Dr. Could have given you something to get through the anxiety....
Thank you. Yes, I would like the website. It's interesting to hear the scientific reason behind it. It makes sense. CQ...
Thank you Bambola, I am asking on behalf of my sister, although I have anxiety issues as well. She is going through a really bad time right now and it seems that her new symptom is dizziness. I guess...
Hi, Do any of you experience extreme dizziness and if so what can you do to help alleviate it? Thank you all for your support. CQ...
Hi CrashT, I have been on Mirtzapine before, initially to help me sleep. It did work for that, but when it was increased I started waking up after about 3 hours sleep with a jolt of anxiety. They...
Hi Ashley, I feel for you and others that have to go through this. I am on Zoloft, but the first 3 months I had acute anxiety. Fortunately my family doctor (that specializes in mental health), gave...
Thank you ua. I hope so too. They are switching her to Zoloft so I am praying it won't be a difficult switch. As you may know, switching medications can be a challenge. Thanks again. The support from...
thank you dawn, My sister has been on several different ones, but she seems to go in a cycle. Unfortunately she is really bad right now and is in hospital. I pray it gets easier for her. Her husband...
I really feel for those of you that have not had your disability claim approved, (including myself)! They really don't know how debilitating these illness can be ... more so than some physical...
Hi, I am just wondering if there are any success stories out there for those of you that have been diagnosed as being bipolar and have had success with certain medications. My sister is in a really...
Hi caseb86, I am doing the same thing myself right now. I have aches and pains in my chest and I always think 'what if it's cancer'. I almost always follow this forum because I find I can relate to...
Hi, My sister has been diagnosed with bipolar about 5 years ago. She is currently having a real hard time especially with extreme anxiety. She is taking Celex a and olanzapine. Candy anyone give me...
Deborah, Just a note ... I am in Canada and my rejection letter said I have 90 days to appeal. You may want to check your paperwork to see if that applies to you. It's so frustrating. A friend said...
You are not old! I had my daughter at 37! also, I always had very lumpy fibrous breasts, not even during pregnancy. It is hormonal. Don't worry. Cq...
me too. I just received my rejection letter today saying that I the psych doc office said I did not follow up with further care after july. meanwhile, that doctor just discharged me and said follow...
hi hotdogs, I am on Zoloft and when I initially went on it I had extreme anxiety and took clonazepam (Canadian version of klonopin I think) , along with it. I also took something for sleep. I decided...
Thank you bluest. I have been given it for anxiety. Do you happen to know how they differ?...
Hello bluecat, Do you know if gabapentin is the same as pregabalin? I am 100 mg of pregabalin as Wellman 100 mg of sertraline (Zoloft) for anxiety. I am also on Seroquel for sleep. Going on the...
Hi toj, I tried Lexapro, paxil, remeron ... I felt so bad I went to the hospital 2 times. The 2nd time they admitted me, put me on pamelor then took me off and put me on Zoloft and discharged me. I...
Hi Raphael, I was put on cipralex and it gave me intense anxiety so I stopped. I had the same result with other ssri. Had the Dr told me it was a common side effect, I would have just taken the...
Hi toj and everyone else, This is what I don't understand is why doctors including psychiatrists do not tell you the anxiety and such that can happen when you go on antidepressants. I have had 2...
Thank you ppm and happy turtle for the info. Cq...
Hibee, I was just doing the same .. looking up symptoms! Thank you for the support that you provide for the rest off us! Cq...
Hi MAP, How are you feeling? I'm afraid I don't know anything about white coat syndrome. I am feeling a little nauseas today as well. cq...
Hi scared cat and hibee, I can't tell how much I appreciate the support from this website. It gives me hope. I have recently increased my Zoloft and I am experiencing increased anxiety. It's just...
Hi ppm guy, I'm am on Zoloft and Seroquel. Inam not bipolar, but I certainly have had a lot of side effects from the Zoloft. Just wondering, how did you come about that you have basal ganglia...
Hi map I too am on Zoloft for anxiety. When I first went on it I had intense heart palpitations, nausea etc. I decided to stay on it because I had already been on 4 other antidepressants. It has not...
Hi lr, I probably would have stopped the Zoloft but I had already been through 4 other antidepressants all of which I got anxiety on and 2 which made me extremely tired. I decided to stick through it...
Hi light rider, I have just done the same, increased Zoloft to 100 and I definitely got increased anxiety. I had anxiety before as well. I am also taking pregabalin 100 which is supposed to help with...
Hi Karen, I have already been through a bunch of anti depressants, all of which gave me side effects. The only way you can see a psychiatrist here in Canada is if you go to the hospital and...
Thank you. My main problem is anxiety. I have to give Zoloft a chance since I have been through so much already with medications. Do you think the snri's are better for anxiety? which?...