Hi and welcome to the board. Lots of nice people on here who understand what you are going through.

Setraline is Zoloft, and Zoloft is a really good medication for most people, in helping with their anxiety and depression.

Did you see a psychiatrist for this medicine? They are medical doctors who are very knowledgeable about anxiety medications.

Zoloft will take a few weeks to settle down in your system. If you are on a low dose, say 25 mgs, then it is probably more anxiety about taking it, than the drug itself, that feels like your anxiety is worse at first.

I know it's hard, but hang in there and take it exactly as prescribed.

Have you tried any anxiety therapy with a therapist? That can be very helpful. I take anxiety medication and have weekly sessions talking with a therapist.

You are not alone!

yeah my doctor put me on 50mg of these tablets i take one tablet daily and i am looking to get thearpy some day now thanks for the reply i really apprciate it thanks

Welcome to the anxiety board at DS.

Zoloft/sertraline is prescribed for combination effect in neutralizing both depression and anxiety.

Keep a daily journal private showing how you are feeling up/down/sideways and if you are experiencing sensations, also note those as well.

Best wishes as you find your better balance.

hello titsley. welcome to ds.

i'm clueless on the medication angle, but i am sure that peer support can make a world of difference in anxiety management. i hope you find plenty of that here.

welcome aboard.

Welcome and you always welcome to message me if you need to talk

Sorry you are having such a hard time. I agree that you may be having some anxiety about starting the zoloft. It is not the type of medication that will
Immediately make you feel better. You just have to be patient. Have you told your doctor that you are feeling even more anxious? Maybe they can give you a fast acting medication to reduce the anxiety while you wait for the zoloft to work?

Take care and keep sharing here.

We're all here for you anytime you need anyone to talk to! Stay strong!!

Your body needs to get used to the medication and after that you'll feel better.

I take Sertraline for OCD. I take Alprazolam for anxiety. Maybe your doctor needs to add an anti-anxiety medication to your regimen. In the meantime, try doing some exercising like walking. Meditation is also supposed to be helpful.

I've been taking Zoloft for almost 30 years and it has worked well for me.

As others have written, it takes time (weeks) to build-up in your bloodstream. Initially, you will probably experience side effects (dizziness) which may feel like the meds are making you feel worse.

Eventually, the side effects will go away and you will probably start feeling better.

P.S. I'm currently on 200mg/day.

Give the medication time to build up on your system. I also recommend doing a LOT of walking. It really helps burn off all the adrenaline in your system and improves you mood. Also, eat a lot of fruit and vegetables and generally clean foods. It’s easy to fall into a junk food diet when you’re in that state. Remember that you are not alone!

The first few weeks of beginning a med are the worst for side effects. Add our own anxiety in the mix and it does tend to make things seem worse. As others mentioned, it will take about six weeks for you to develop a steady state blood level for the med to be fully effective. This is a vulnerable time for you, patience is necessary to reach the goal.