Hi all,
So since having my Daughter I’ve been extremely anxious with daily physical symptoms and debilitating panic attacks.
The Dr has prescribe Zoloft... I don’t really want to be taking this as I feel so on edge and I’m pretty sure it’s now making me very depressed... I’ve been on it 3 days and haven’t stopped crying. My anxiety is peaking and I’m barely able to cope and some horrible thoughts popped into my head about ‘Not being able to continue’.
Now my partner is on my case about taking them because ‘he’s had enough’ and wants the woman he fell in love with back. I told him my thoughts had turned quite dark and I was met with ‘you need to keep taking the medication’.
He’s also pretty much ignored me all day which has fueled the negative thoughts and made me very emotional all day.
I feel like I’m getting very little support... No ones taking me seriously
Should I continue or should I talk to my Dr?
Hi Louise, Did you just recently have your daughter? It sounds like you may have post partum depression. It is depression after having a baby. It can be a very serious depression or it can be mild. I got it after having my son. My doctor put me on Zoloft too. There is nothing wrong with taking medication. If you had high blood pressure, would you feel bad about taking medication? It can take a while before the meds take full effect. You might also want to consider talking to a therapist if you are not getting the support you need at home. Do you have other family members or friends you can talk to? Don't be afraid to get the help you need. It is important to you and your daughter. (((Hugs)))
I’m so sorry you're feeling so bad and your partner is not very supportive. I’m also on Zoloft and unfortunately the side affects do make you feel worse to start with, but it is a good medication particularly for anxiety. I would go back to the doctor and don’t be afraid to tell him about your thoughts. There should be some other support you can have, even if it’s just to give you something to help cope with the side effects. There is a forum on here for Sertraline/Zoloft which I have found to be a life saver, so check that out as well. There are some encouraging stories on there and everyone is very supportive.
What dose one are you on? I started on 50mg, but some people find it easier to start at 25mg, especially if you’ve got a little one to look after. I’m up to 150mg now, which does seem to be helping. The physical anxiety has pretty much gone, I just get racing thoughts from time to time. It’s a lot more manageable now, but I’m still hoping for some improvement once the higher dose kicks in.
Take care x
I think you should do both personally. maybe talk to a therapist. Talking is nice, its really hard, and coming from someone that hates talking about how i feels just to have someone tell me how t fix it... it really is nice. Or dont talk? Ive been going for about 4 months give or take and taking medication. The medication isnt a cure all its a "crutch" maybe therapy can be another crutch. You can take your partner with you to a session or two. Not like couples theraphy but sometimes they dont get it and an outsiders look in can really help. or atleast talking openly with someone that can ask the right questions.
Take care of yourself, if not for you, for your daughter. Goodluck
When you first start zoloft it’s always hard & the side effects suck but they eventually go away! But I would check with your doctor
Louise
It is early days with your medication and you have not allowed the drug to work, some side effects in the first four weeks can be not nice although sticking to it and been reviewed in four weeks is your best way forward.
I do not knw how old your Daughter is, sometimes depression and anxiety after a birth can be quite common, I would hope a course of CBT may help and move you on.
Sad to say your Partner will need to be understanding regarding above and if it stems from the birth most probably you will only have this one incident, Mental illness does not need to be life changing and many people recover and get on with their life
It would be nice if some support and assistance could be given although life is not like that as your emotions will be all over the place.
If yo need to chat we are here
BOB