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[diana07]

Well, here I go again on this neverending cycle of anxiety and depresession. I am 40 yrs. old and can not remember not havings feslings of anxiety. It comes and goes, it is back with a vengeance. I lost my job of 6 yrs recently, was a very stressful job but anxiety got really bad when I was let go. I just started about 3 weeks ago taking zoloft not sure if it is helping, I;m not crying as much daily so maybe it is. I feel like I am coming out of my skin, I need to get a j ob but this anxiety keeps me from doing anything. I am glad that I found this forum maybe I will not feeel so alone anymore.

[Stones]

Your not alone. I completely understand the nightmare of anxiety as I suffer from it myself. The key I have found is with the help of some meds and therapy, I try and stay as positive as possible. I also found that exercise, and just keeping your self busy or distracted is a huge benefit. I do not take Zoloft but I think it takes up to 8 weeks for it to be in full effect. Hang in there. ;)

[diana07]

I am on week 3 of taking my zoloft. I thought I was feeling better but now am not, not sure if I should stop taking it? I cry everyday over just how I feel, and this desperate feeling of never feeling better again.
I am trmbling inside is it a side effect? Am I overly sensitive about my anxiety right now? I just feel so alone in this, the world is going on outside and I feel I am trapped in my own personal hell.
I have moments, sometimes days when I think I am feeling better then BAM I am spiraling down waiting to crash.
My anxiety has such a hold on me. I want and need to get past this.
:cry:

[Stones]

Diana,
I so feel your pain. Listen, these drugs do not work immediately as I said. It could take up to 8 weeks to feel the full effect and in the meantime you could possibly experience worse symptoms. I am taking something similar and had the same experience as my body is ultra sensitive to the meds and their side effects. Before stopping and or starting any meds you should definitely talk to your doctor. Did you doctor give you anything else to help until the Zoloft starts to take effect? I have also found it useful and helpful to express what you are feeling. Get this stuff off your chest. Do you go to therapy of talk to a family member or friend? I know its hard as they may not completely understand the nightmare that we are in. If you need to chat please let me know, YOU ARE NOT ALONE…
I have also joined
http://dailystrength.org/c/Anxiety/support-group
this support group is real good also and much more responsive. I go by the name CrazyDiamond77 on there if you join feel free to shoot me a message. Keep your chin up.
;)

[diana07]

Stones, thanks for the words of encouragement. It really means alot. I can't decide if I want to keep on the zoloft. I want to feel better definatelty just not sure if zoloft is the way to go. I do take xanax, thank God for that, it does help keep my anxiety manageable.
I have my Mom I talk to, we are very close I keep alot to myself though I think it's guilt. Losing my job, feeling like this.
I will give that forum you suggested a try. It really does help that someone- even a stranger is listening to me and actually knows what I am talking about and wont think I am crazy.

[Stones]

You are very welcome. Before you stop your meds talk to your doctor and maybe try something else there are plenty out there. The trick is finding the right one for you. I tried a bunch of them but realized that the SSRI meds were too much for me. I currently take Buspar and Xanax for those tough times myself. It sounds like you internalize alot of issues as I do. You can turn that around. Get yourself a doctor your comfortable with, get yourself on a exercise routinue, try to think more positive, and things will turn for you. What doesn't kill you will make you stronger.

Be Well... :D