does anybody have a success story......omg all the stories are nightmare stories....we need some positive input please, there must be someone out there
January 30th 2015 i suddenly became absolutly crippled with anxiety. I was literally in high anxiety 24/7 i couldnt eat sleep be on my own go to work my panic attacks were very severe i was absolutly petrified. I tried citalopram and mirtazipine with no luck. Dr suggested sertraline and propranolol. Started at 25mg...the first few weeks were absolute hell but i got through it (if i can anyone can) steadlily built up to 150mg, i no longer need to take my propranolol as they are working iv not had one big panic attack since around 2 weeks after starting. I honestly thought id never ever feel better again i was seriously ill. I can feel my old personality coming back im enjoying being able to socialise with friends again...i still have a lot of horrible thoughts but im glad to say the physical side has calmed down like 80 percent and im around 2-3 months in. Sertraline has given me my life back its hard at first i didnt think i could do it but at that point i was prepared to try anything. Dont give up guys xxx at the present i do have a bit of insomnia but in willing to put up with that! All the best to anyone suffering i know what its like...life will get better. Bite the bullet and do whatever it takes to make you better
I reduced by 50% the first time and while I had the intestinal problems and cramping and brain snaps, headaches all were manageable and after 5 weeks I am pretty much clear. I did it on my own because I was between doctors but am seeing a new doctor in a few weeks and then I will see what he has to say about getting off the other 100 mg. I have been on it for 12 years (nobody ever suggested getting off). It worked well when I needed it but when that time was over it should have been suggested that I wean off. I didn't have any return of my anxiety and knowing what was normal for withdrawal (via this site) made it more tolerable and not so scary. So it is doeable.
I am wondering if anyone thinks their doctor (internist) really has the correct knowledge about how to deal with this problem or if they just think we are imagining all these symtoms. What is you experience.