memeleleok i just started zoloft about a week ago exactly, and i supposedly have to up my dose today. well for starters i always been depressed and worried frequently about everything, i suffer from G.A.D and S.A. and then about 4 months ago i did something i absolutely regret [smoked Weed and drunk rum] and it messed me up really bad which i think made me experience Depersonalization[the feeling of not being real] and it had scared me so bad and put alot of stress on me i guess. but i didnt experience this until 2 months later after the weed incident. and it just hit me one day, i guess cause my body just couldnt take it any more and just shut down emotion, at least that what i hear why it does it. And i finally decided to see a doctor and get prescribed some meds to help me. Well i didnt tell him about my weed incident or depersonalization. and well he just gave me zoloft. so the first day of taking it was ok, i woke up in the morning with anxiety but it calmed down and i felt really happy but i had trouble sleeping,nightmares, Somewhat suicidal feelings, still had depersonalization issues. and tried to meditate which helped alot. and this same thing continued for the next four days of taking it. Then last night, i only slept for 3 or 4 hours and woke up with a panic attack which lasted about 10 minutes, i calmed myself down though as best as i could. and afterwards i had intense enlightment which lasted about 15 minutes. then i just tried going back to sleep. Now im up, feeling blurry headed, not really here but still alive,nauseous, anxiety and now im supposed to up my dose and im just very reluctant :( what should i do?
Zoloft newcomer?
- Posted:
- 12 Jun 2012 by memelele
- Topics:
- zoloft, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder
Responses (6)
kaismama12 Jun 2012
I'm sorry you feel so awful. Since you had moderate suicidal feelings, I wouldn't increase the dose, I would call the doctor, tell them that and you would like to see him ASAP. Then I would tell him the whole issue, just like you did us. You can ask when you call if you should increase the dose. The doctor can't help if he doesn't know the whole story. I want you to feel better, and to do that you need the correct treatment.
balbanese12 Jun 2012
Witholding important information about yourself sabotages the physician's ability to treat you to the best of their ability.
My suggestion is you get with him/her right away and tell all, see if that changes the treatment regimen. Even if it doesn't you will no longer have the added stress or drama that hiding the truth generates. Hope this helps.
Anonymous 13 Jun 2012
I totally agree with the other responders, but also would like you to know that it takes drugs like zoloft a good 4 weeks to be totally effective, but since you had been thinking of suicide I would most definately talk to your doctor & tell him the whole story this time. I hope that this is a psychiatrist & not a GP that is prescribing for you, It is not in their field to prescribe depression meds. You need to see a psychiatrist. They are the experts on all depression & anxiety issues & know the correct meds to prescribe.Wishing you the best... Mary
bumblebee9013 Jun 2012
Dear memele,
First of all welcome to the site. And nobody will judge you here. There's a wonderful group of people here willing to help, listen, give advise, and give support. I was fortunate to get all of that when I joined and thank God for my friends and all the help here. You have come to the right place. I totally agree with the others. You asked what you should do. Well, I think you should go back to the doctor ASAP and tell him the whole truth. What you have told us here. Don't play around with your health hon. I don't know if I would up my dose before talking with my doctor. He doesn't know the whole story. I'm not scolding you at all hon. I'm just thinking of what's best for you. Please do me/us a huge favour and keep us updated on how you are doing. I will be wondering about you, and how the dr.s app. went. I'm so very glad you wrote in, and I hope everything gets better for you. I will say a little prayer for you. Please keep in touch, and Best Wishes and Good Luck hon. Ruthie
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morphine4...19 Jun 2012
The marijuana would could definitely cause some paranoia and alcohol is a depressant. I understand how it affected me it compounds your problems. I had some trouble with SSRI's myself. I feel your very conscious of internal feelings it's part of the disorder personally I would give it another week I would make the appointment now however. If there isn't someone you can confide in post your thoughts here. Regarding that specific homeopathy/herbal remedy with milk I've never heard or experienced anything significant to support that and I've been researching and studying pharmacology, and homeopathy for about 13 years. MAOI's are the most effective prescription medications for SAD although you won't hear this from your doctor do some research on the site Social Anxiety Support and The Social Anxiety Institute become educated about what generally helps and what is odd or just bad advice.
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