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1116122 tn?1268496794

Depression and Anxiety- Worsens at Night

Hello,

I have depression and panic disorder and was diagnosed 2.5 years ago when I began treatment with my psychiatrist.  After a lot of trial-and-error, I landed on a medication combination that finally seemed to provide relief- Zoloft 150 mg and Xanax ER 2 mg (March 09).  However, lately my medication hasn't been working as effectively- I find myself feeling exhausted and frustrated quickly at the end of the day, with a compulsion to become reclusive.  While I have fantastic friends- many of them my next door neighbors in my apartment complex- I panic at their knock and tend to hide for fear of them knowing that I have been crying or feeling miserable.  My fiancee is deployed and I am in my first year at a high-stress job so I know that it's likely I am just reacting/collapsing under normal stress levels for anyone, but thigns have gotten so bad that any upset to any sort of schedule (like a school vacation) causes a great deal of undue discomfort- often to the point where I will not leave my apartment or sometimes even my bed.  

Is there something I can do to ease this, or should I be seeking more intensive therapy from my psychiatrist?  Please, any suggestions or help would be appreciated.  It feels like I'm losing control of my condition all over again.

Thanks,
Mystic
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1116122 tn?1268496794
Thanks for the advice!  What usually happens when you build up a tolerance to Zoloft?  It's been so tough reaching meds that actually work.
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It sounds like your body has built up a tolerance to the Zoloft, so you need to go back to your psych about this.  It's normal for this to happen, and he will know what is best to do at this time, but stay on your medication until you see your psych and go from there.
We've been thru this, so hang in there.  Take care...
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