Bad morning

[4sophie]

My anxiety level is though the roof. Having hard time controlling myself today . Called my therapist several time but I guess he is ignoring my calls.Just completed 5 days of zoloft, not sure this is a result of my medication, can't calm down. Any advise would be helpful ?

[DEAN26]

My anxiety increased with starting zoloft. It seemed to level off after 4-5 weeks...I just had my Buspar increased last week and my anxiety has increased as well

[4sophie]

In the beginning did you have difficulty going out and increase in anxiety?

[4sophie]

Ty for all your support. I just can't focus on anything. Pushed myself and got my hair done still nit feeling any better

[nursegirl6572]

I think it's probably mostly due to your anxiety.  In my experience, the Zoloft related increased anxiety feels different, more like a jittery, shaky, wired feeling (like you drank a LOT of coffee).

You're 5 days in, which is super...I think you should call your doctor, and ask about temporarily increasing your Xanax dose.  He/she needs to know that the anxiety is severe, and pretty much constant.

As for the therapist, it's inexcusable that he's not returning your calls.  Sure, I get that he may be annoyed because he doesn't feel you're doing enough....but your anxiety is through the roof, and it's his job to be helpful and supportive.  Maybe ask your doc for a referral to a new therapist?