I have been on antidepressants for 10 years and found that zoloft had giving me relief, but after the birth of my child and my husband getting cancer i have not been able to be the same. my dr switched me effexor and my depression lifted but i was not myself, i still stuck it out for 3 years, now the effexor stopped working, i went to prysitc MADE ME WORSE, so now im back on zoloft... i know it worked before so it should work again, but its like a horrible waiting game. I keep reminding myself that I have alot to be greatful for, my son, my husband, who has fully recovered, a great job etc.. but i still cant find normal... I want to enjoy my life, im on my fourth week on zoloft
Why does it take so long for the meds to work?
Question posted by nenag on 20 July 2011
Last updated on 20 July 2011
Answers
puckiemull
20 July 2011
Hi there,
Glad to hear your husband made full recovery,i am the same as you-feel guilty about feeling so low when have so much to be thankful for,but we cant help how we feel..
I can relate to both you and Hope with the waiting game,i am currently along side you both waiting for seroquel to kick in,my physc has switched me from prozac to this in hope that it combats both my anxiety an depression and ocd,so far its only made anxiety worse and moods,well??Not sure.Its so very frustrating,i wish they had something to hurry things along for us,but what can we do only stick it out and wait!
Hope ye guys get to feeling "normal" again.
Take care
HOPEless87
20 July 2011
Hi.
I too take Zoloft and I definitely understand your frustration and feeling like it is a waiting game. :) I am currently playing one myself. If you are on your fourth week and still see no change in the way that you are feeling, I would contact my doc and see what he/she has to say. They can increase your dosage. The normal dosage is around 100mg and you can increase to 200mg if needed. Hope this has helped you and wish you the best of luck. Keep your head up! :) ~ HOPE
nenag
20 July 2011
Thank you Hope!! I do feel some relief but not completely normal yet. Doc upped me to 100mg on saturday, so i guess normality is just around the corner. :)
HOPEless87
20 July 2011
Good for you :) It's good that you have a positive outlook on it. My doc also told me that walking a little after you take the medicine will help boost it and increase your endorphins to give you that positive feeling. Good luck and let me know how everything turns up for you! ~HOPE
caringsonbj
20 July 2011
it's not easy at all waiting for things to get better, I have had it in my 20's a good period of time ago but one thing about depression is that you don't forget about the horrible feeling you have. I also had Panic, of course it rough with the one but add the other and it's almost more than a person can stand. I will keep hoping and praying you both feel better
Related topics
zoloft, depression, cancer, postpartum depression, anxiety and stress, antidepressant
Further information
- Zoloft uses and safety info
- Zoloft prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Zoloft (detailed)
Similar questions
Search for questions
Still looking for answers? Try searching for what you seek or ask your own question.
