Been on Zoloft (going into my 4th week). Have been through all the horrible side effects. Last night I went out and seemed to enjoy myself. This morning I crashed. Low,low sad feelings anxiety mild intrusive thoughts. Had to take half a tablet of lorazepam to help myself. When does this awfulness get better....
I'm going through something similar. I'm nearing my fourth week and on 150mg and after a decent night one night with friends, the next day was back to square one. I don't ever really have good days yet. Most people seem to say they see glimpses of hope around 4-6 weeks. I sure hope so. This has been a long road and I'm tired of feeling this way and missing work.
Thks erinola. It sure is a long road. I too am tired of feeling this way. Just sooooo frustrating. Not many good days. Just bury myself in netflicks.....
Do you work? I find that's the hardest part. Although I can't say I feel better at home.
I just don't know how long to wait before I switch to something else. I feel like my life is on hold right now.
I've spent a lot of time in bed lately and I'm tired of it.
No. I don't work. Very involved in my community though. Have withdrawn from quite a few things at the moment. Just don't have the kind of energy I would need to be involved. No just me and my husband and my couch. Try not to involve the my sons in all of this. They are in their twenties
i think what you said Is true our lives are on hold for the moment. Perhaps if we were to accomplish one thing today we might feel better. Can't feel worse,
I vacuumed today - does that count?
I work 40 hours a week and it's a struggle. I am burning through my time off about one day a week. Luckily, I had a lot of vacation time, but I hate using it for this.
I did some laundry and ironing. Didn't help my low mood or foggy head. Going to the drs tmrw. Perhaps she will have something reassuring to add..
Do you see a regular doctor or a psychiatrist? I see my doc on Friday, but might find a psychiatrist to manage my meds in the future. Seems to be the way to go.
I see a regular dr but I think seeing a psychiatrist is the way to go. At least they have a better handle on what meds are best.
Just wondering how you are today?
Well, I'm at work with a little clonazepam in my system. Not doing horrible, but my anxiety this morning was high. I didn't get good sleep last night either. Four weeks on Zoloft tomorrow! I'm at 150mg.
How about you? How are you feeling?
Not doing so well. Tried to go to lunch with friends but had to back out. Wondering if I should increase to 75mg??
50mg seems so low to me. What has your doc said? Why did you back out? Scared and anxious or other side effects?
Yes, I guess I am scared of increasing. Will I have to go through all these horrible side effects again. Going to see the dr tmrw. Just finished a crying jag...
I'd say get where you need to be. It can't get any worse (I think). I had a day of crying a few days ago. Just wore me out. Hang in there. I'm right there with ya'. (((hugs)))