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    Fear of taking Zoloft

    I have horrible anxitey... I already take lorazapam as needed but my doctor gave me Zoloft on December 22 and I can't bring my self to take it. I'm suppose to take it before bed but every time I go to take it I end up not being able to. My fears get the best of me and I end up just putting it back in the bottle...
    I know the outcome of this drug could be really great but I'm so scared of the side effects that could come out of it. And I know the minute I start to feel even a little werid I'll tell my self it's the zoloft then I'll end up having a bad panic attack... I just don't know what to do or how to get my self to just try it. Like how to tell myself this pill isn't going to kill me. It may not work but good chance it will
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    Any advice or tips..

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    Re: Fear of taking Zoloft

    Well first know that your apprehension is very common. Nobody wants to be on medication. And the well known side effects of ssri's in the beginning would make anyone not want to take it. You said how do you tell yourself it won't kill you...well...just like that. The truth is it can be rough in the beginning with increased anxiety. But that doesn't happen to everyone. And for the vast majority of those who stick with it the medication does work very well to control anxiety. And though it might be rough early on believe me it will not kill you.

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    Re: Fear of taking Zoloft

    Quote Originally Posted by Summergirl7 View Post
    I have horrible anxitey... I already take lorazapam as needed but my doctor gave me Zoloft on December 22 and I can't bring my self to take it. I'm suppose to take it before bed but every time I go to take it I end up not being able to. My fears get the best of me and I end up just putting it back in the bottle...
    I know the outcome of this drug could be really great but I'm so scared of the side effects that could come out of it. And I know the minute I start to feel even a little werid I'll tell my self it's the zoloft then I'll end up having a bad panic attack... I just don't know what to do or how to get my self to just try it. Like how to tell myself this pill isn't going to kill me. It may not work but good chance it will
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    Hi,
    If its any consultation I was on zoloft for many years and it worked great. I didn't have any bad side effects either.

    ---------- Post added at 11:38 ---------- Previous post was at 11:36 ----------

    If its any consultation I was on zoloft for may years and it worked well. I didn't have any bad side effects either.

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    Thank you both very much. I know I just need to give it a try.

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    Re: Fear of taking Zoloft

    Hi Summergirl,
    I know how you feel! I was prescribed Zoloft and only stuck it out for 8 days. DO you take the lorazepam daily? I've been taking Xanax daily for the past 6-7 weeks. I get such bad panic attacks.

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    Re: Fear of taking Zoloft

    I took Zoloft for some depression after my 1st heart attack. Started on 100mg. Other than a bit of a dodgy tummy, I didn't have any issues. In fact, I really didn't feel or notice anything at all BUT.... those around me did. Between the therapy and meds, my friends and family noticed I was more positive and upbeat after a few weeks.

    The only time I noticed anything was when I came off of them. Of course I was weaned off but that's when I got some head zaps and dizziness. I can say unequivocally that the meds were the crutches I needed while getting my feet back under me.

    I think you're right. You just have to give it a chance, push through and hopefully you'll reap the benefits.

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    Re: Fear of taking Zoloft

    Quote Originally Posted by Fishmanpa View Post
    I took Zoloft for some depression after my 1st heart attack. Started on 100mg. Other than a bit of a dodgy tummy, I didn't have any issues. In fact, I really didn't feel or notice anything at all BUT.... those around me did. Between the therapy and meds, my friends and family noticed I was more positive and upbeat after a few weeks.

    The only time I noticed anything was when I came off of them. Of course I was weaned off but that's when I got some head zaps and dizziness. I can say unequivocally that the meds were the crutches I needed while getting my feet back under me.

    I think you're right. You just have to give it a chance, push through and hopefully you'll reap the benefits.

    Positive thoughts

    FMP - I personally believe this is exactly how ssri's are supposed to be used...as "crutches" as you so aptly put it, and for a temporary amount of time. A good friend of mine who has a masters in Psychology agrees...for the vast majority of anxiety sufferers ssri's should be temporary.

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    Re: Fear of taking Zoloft

    Quote Originally Posted by Summergirl7 View Post
    I have horrible anxitey... I already take lorazapam as needed but my doctor gave me Zoloft on December 22 and I can't bring my self to take it. I'm suppose to take it before bed but every time I go to take it I end up not being able to. My fears get the best of me and I end up just putting it back in the bottle...
    I know the outcome of this drug could be really great but I'm so scared of the side effects that could come out of it. And I know the minute I start to feel even a little werid I'll tell my self it's the zoloft then I'll end up having a bad panic attack... I just don't know what to do or how to get my self to just try it. Like how to tell myself this pill isn't going to kill me. It may not work but good chance it will
    .


    Any advice or tips..
    My advice would be to start with a very low dose to avoid side effects. I have to start at 12.5 mg and slowly work my up. Otherwise I find I want to jump out of my skin! When you are already anxious the first few weeks on zoloft will add to it.

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    Re: Fear of taking Zoloft

    I used to be on Zoloft, and it never did anything for me. I never found it beneficial. Saying that, I think it's important to say (just like someone else has already pointed out) that being apprehensive about a medication is entirely normal. I started Escitalopram in September last year, and I had such bad panic attacks prior to starting it. I had an awful, massive attack on my way to the therapist to pick the prescription up.

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    Is that lexapro? I've taken that before and was on it for 3 years. My doctor seems to think the zoloft is a better option for my anxitey and mood rather than lexapro for anxitey and depression.

    I just can't get my self to take the darn pill. I worry so much something is going to happen. But I am going to just do it. I just took some adivan and when that kicks in I'll take the zoloft. Just the thought of taking it give me a panic attack

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    Quote Originally Posted by emmegee View Post
    My advice would be to start with a very low dose to avoid side effects. I have to start at 12.5 mg and slowly work my up. Otherwise I find I want to jump out of my skin! When you are already anxious the first few weeks on zoloft will add to it.

    Are you on zoloft?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Noivous View Post
    FMP - I personally believe this is exactly how ssri's are supposed to be used...as "crutches" as you so aptly put it, and for a temporary amount of time. A good friend of mine who has a masters in Psychology agrees...for the vast majority of anxiety sufferers ssri's should be temporary.

    N.
    Thanks very much.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ethansmom View Post
    Hi Summergirl,
    I know how you feel! I was prescribed Zoloft and only stuck it out for 8 days. DO you take the lorazepam daily? I've been taking Xanax daily for the past 6-7 weeks. I get such bad panic attacks.
    I do take it daily. .5mg twice a day. Morning and night probably should take more but I hate taking pills. Due a past addiction problem with pain meds

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