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I had my first panic attack about two weeks ago, since then I have constanly been on edge and fearing that something is wrong with me and that I am going to die. I have been to my primary MD and she put me on zoloft 25mg up to 50mg after one week. I have had every test done and nothing physically is wrong with me. It's all mental. I also have PRN Klonopin 1 mg . I have just started my 50mg increase. Although I have not had any panic attacks recently I still feel on edge and that I will break down at any moment. I have taken the Klonopin twice and it makes me feel weird, dispalced, and drowsy. I am a widowed mother of 4 children ages, 2,3,7, and 8 and I need to maintain some form of sanity to care for my children. I was very hesitant about taking medication and am hoping to have some success with Zoloft. I know that everyones body responds differently to medications but any positive feedback re: Zoloft usage and getting back to some form of normalcy would be greatly appreciated as I am very discouraged and thinking that I will be this way forever. Thank you everyone.
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I have been taking zoloft for about 3 months and the medication takes about a month to kick in after that it really helped me I was feeling very well even tok away my depression. Since then I've unfortunately have had another setback because I suffer from health anxiety. But I would have been a wreck before and now I still feel anxious but it hasn't hit me as hard and I think it's because of the zoloft.. Medicine however is not a cure you mentioned that you were a widow so maybe you should see a psychologist to help you because I can't even imagine what you are going through specially with 4 kids! God bless and I hope you feel better. Just be patient I know it feels horrible but you will feel better, it's just a matter of time.
Im so sorry for your loss. it seems to me that you are a very strong person. Take care of yourself and your kids. Do whatever you need to do to feel better because your kids need you right now. I will say a prayer for you and your family. Keep us posted!!!
Thank you @ thirdeye33 i'm sure i'll have to take you up on that chat offer sometimes. God Bless :)
You poor thing. I am so sorry to hear about your husband. If you ever wanna chat or get stuff of your mind, please do. Sometimes talking to a stranger is helpful. I found that to be one of the best parts of MedHelp.
Take Care
K
Take Care
K
Thank you so much for your advice @ plomeli I have just started Therapy which I should have after my husband was murdered but I had my kids to take care of and work. I do beleive this is related to stress and issues related to his death my kids being so small and close in age and just the daily activities of life thank you guys for the encouragement. I will keep you posted because "This too shall pass"
I agree, every body reacts different to meds. I am currently suffering from bad anxiety, panic attacks and ptsd from a bad car accident. I'm on Clonazepam (Klonopin) and it works great for me. Started with .5 , now I take up to 2.5mg a day. I'd like to add, I hate that have to take meds right now, but I wouldn't be able to get through the day w/ out it. I have two young kids at home w/ me and I know how you feel, the meds do make me feel a little out of touch. I was thinking about Zoloft, all I know about it that my mother has had great success w/ Zoloft. She suffered her whole life like me(minus the car accident)
Good Luck and let us know how the Zoloft works.
Good Luck and let us know how the Zoloft works.
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