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Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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Icbrooks
Icbrooks

Hey everyone,


I need peoples opinions on something. So I finally went to my doctor about my anxiety and panic attacks and he prescribed me zoloft. I've always been weary of using pills for anything but I need to know if it's worth going on it because I'm being told if I decide to it has to be a commitment. I can't miss the pills for any reason and it's a scary thought thinking I'd have to take it the rest of my life. I guess I'd like to know if there are others in this group where taking zoloft or another antidepressant has actually worked and supports using it. I haven't taken the 1st pill yet but I have a bottle of it. Thoughts?


GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
Congratulations, Zoloft is an excellent drug. I have known several people that take it now and they are doing absolutely fantastic on it. It's been a life saver for them. One example is a family member who was having constant panic attacks, literally couldn't leave her house at all for any reason without severe panic, and she has 3 kids to take care of... was put on Zoloft, and in a couple months she was able to drive anywhere she wanted to go, get a job and keep that job, take her kids anywhere they need to go, her anxiety is completely gone because of Zoloft and she told me she chooses to take Zoloft for the rest of her life, that's how great she feels (that's just one example). I'm glad your doctor gave you that one.

No, you don't have to take it the rest of your life. I think you are getting ahead of yourself :) Take the Zoloft but keep in mind that it will take a few weeks for the benefits to kick in, so be patient to reap the rewards.

I don't think the doctor meant to say it in that way.... they meant take your daily dose, don't skip doses.

We're here to support you! I have heard Zoloft is a great drug and to tell you the truth, I am thinking of going on it, too.

Good for you! You will be just fine!
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Taking the regular dose daily, staying hydrated, and knowing that it does help is a great way to start with it.

Also keep a daily journal so you can see the difference it makes.
YOBMFA
YOBMFA
Yes, take the medication. It really helps.
maria718
maria718
Zoloft helped me. Dr will start you on a low dose.
Icbrooks
Icbrooks
Thanks guys. Yeah he has started me on just 25 MG and wants to see me in 2 weeks to see how it's going
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
Great! You can do this!

Keep us posted on how you are doing. Remember that it takes a few weeks to see the benefits of the medication. That's just how those SSRIs work.

Good luck.
mh8794
mh8794
Follow the dose the doctor told you and try not to skip days, it really does help. Make a daily schedule, so you try to take it at the same time everyday! You are on the right road to relief
Icbrooks
Icbrooks
did anyone have worsened anxiety and panic when first starting zoloft? I am on day 6 and it has been so bad for me. I keep getting worse anxiety and im not sure if this is a side effect and i should tough it out or stop using the meds. Thoughts?
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