Anxiety And Zoloft

Yes jimmy, I would highly suggest trying a different medication again. My husband and I have suffered severe depression and anxiety most of our lives and have tried every anti depressant in the doctors drawer. We feel like a walking drug store. I have finally (at age 29) found that ciprimil works very well for me, so I am going to stick with it. I found that aropax were horrible for me as they made me sick for months when I first went on them, and made me even sicker trying to get off them. Yet in saying this aropax might be perfect for you. Unfortunately that is how antidepressants work, they are trial and error until you find the perfect medication that agrees with your body. If you are having nightmares since you have been on zoloft, definately get straight to your doctor and have them change it for you, you don't need to suffer like that. I must say congratulations on asking for help, you are one very gutsy guy, there are so many men out there who are too scared too ask for help because it will make them look "weak". Unfortunately what they don't realise is it is actualy their weakness stopping them from asking for the help, the male suicide rate is going through the roof, both here in australia, and in the u.S. There does need to be more mental health clinics just for men, there are plenty for women, but what about our men ? Men suffer the same mental issues as women, but unfortunately there is just not enough help for them. Although in saying that, the demand for it is not there either, as men are so hesitant to ask for the help. But, I think it is up to the governments to make the first move in opening some mens health clinics, raising the awareness just the same as they do with the women's ones by advertising and media, then they might see an influx of men screaming out for help.

Good luck jimmy,

suzy

Thanks for the advice and encouraging words suzy. I think will speak to my doctor and see what she suggests I try next. I have heard people say it’s a trial and error deal with the medication. It just so strange being in this position and not being totally in control of your feelings.

I agree with you on the male stance for help. Most guys wouldn't get help on their own and there isn't awareness out there for us (mainly because guys won’t look or ask for help). I didn't know about medication, or that I even had a problem until it was suggested to me. I can see a great deal of the population suffering like I did and not really understand what is going on.

Again thanks for the words, and I wish you well.

jimmy

I was concerned to read of your predicament. As an anxiety sufferer, I can relate. I never took medication. I might add that I have been very lucky to have a loving husband to talk to. I believe communicating to someone about your problem is crucial. I do understand the need for medication and would not suggest otherwise without knowledge of someone's situation. But I cannot stress enough how therapeutic talking can be. An hour every week where it's you time. Time for you to talk about you. It's really beneficial. Make sure you have a therapist who's a good listener. It is essential. You have to get it out, not supress it. Once again, I am not a doctor and would not suggest discontinuing medication. But my mother and brother took medication for years and the're both still nutty as. They never got it out and talked about their issues. They just gobbled up the medication. I'm the sanest of the three and I never touched it. Talk, talk, talk, talk. Talk everyone crazy. Don't give a medical question what anyone says! It's fabulous therapy. Good luck!!!

Serra,

yes I agree that medication can't do it alone. Talking is important. I don't have a therapist, but my doctor is setting up an appointment (in november). I talk about it from time to time, but I mainly try to avoid the subject and just stay in my little bubble. I hardly leave the house or answer the telephone. I have slowly repressed from everyone and only have selected relationships. I'll try talking more and hopefully I get into a therapist. I'm glad to hear that you surpassed the problems that your family can't conquer. Hopefully you can help them through their situations. thanks for the advice.

question?
does anyone know if anxiety is generic? My half-sister has several anxiety problems as well, and I suspect other family members might too (although I 100% don't know).

Jimmy

Woah...I know this is kinda an old post but when I read this it made me just stop and think...My son who is 9 starting taking zoloft when he was 8 and when he first started taking it he told me he was having nightmares...Or really "weird" dreams...Being 8 he couldnt really explain himself all that well...But I never thought it was related....He's still taking it but I saw another post that someone made saying it makes you gain weight and he has gained alot of weight since last year and I thought it was because I wasnt giving him his concerta during the summer and he was eating better.
I wish I knew of something better to ask for...He has tried remeron but that was way to strong for him...Made him sleep all day long.

Wish I felt like the cool little guy on the commercial

I do believe talking is great also. I havent seen a therapist in a while...But am thinking about going again. Its the greatest feeling to get everything out once a week with somebody who is neutral. I a 25yo male...And I think alot of guys suffer from it but dont get help becasue their too macho. I have a freind who suffers from anxiety and its great. I can tell him anything and he understands. It does run in my famliy ( a direct line). My grandmother has it bad...But refuses to admit she has a problem. My mom has it...But she semi denys it (shes on atvin thought). Im not to proud to get help. Have you ever looked at natural remedies? Im really looking into them cant help to try. Antidepressants make me feel not myself....Sometimes I think they do more harm to people. Dr's seem to deny that they are harmful. Many people seem to have more negative things to say about them then positive. If you ever want to chat though email me!
Tyler

Dear everyone.
I was told I had anxiety. I was put on zoloft 100mg daily I was told I wold have needed 300 mgs to feel better coz I wasnt getting better.It made my head feel really strange I was only on the drug 8 days and I had a massive epileptic seizure. I was not aware before but did you know that taking antidepressants can lower your seizure threshold. 2 months later I was diagnosed as being an epileptic. I dont take the zoloft anymore and in 1 way I am glad that I had the drug because otherwise I could have been driving somewhere and had a seizure or something. Its scarey stuff. I am always cautious now when taking medications. Sometimes I feel that doctors want to put you on a pill for everything. Some of us dont need a pill for everything thats all I am saying. Prehaps if I never had zoloft I would never have became an epileptic.