I'm really bummed that I'm having to start Zoloft again, but I was just at the point where it was unavoidable. For the last week or so, I'm not sleeping, I'm very emotional (angry, weepy, happy, confused), and the panic attacks have started to attack. Now because I know what they are, it's not such a huge issue, but I still hate the feeling - the tightness in my chest, feel like I can't breathe, cold sweat, overwhelming urge to get out of where ever I am. Oh, and TMI, but I get the worst diarrhea when I have one; sometimes I think that's the worst part. I know this is because I have too much on my plate right now and there's absolutely nothing I can let go of. But this morning, I'm really depressed about it because it feels like a loss of control that I thought I had a firm grip on. Man this sucks!
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Would you feel guilty if you took antibiotics or penicilin for an illness? I don't always love being on Zoloft, but I really didn't like my life in the time prior to taking it last year. I too long for the day that I can go off of it, but try to look at it as correcting a physical condition, not an emotional problem. I hope it helps, and I hope things get better for you. I don't have panic attacks, but my husband has had a few, and I think I would do whatever is necessary to avoid them.
I completely agree with choirmissy. I don't want to be on Zoloft dor the rest of my life, but at least for right now it is controlling my depression and anxiety for the most part. I can get up and get out of bed everyday and I am thankful for that. There were times when I would just hand DD to DH and walk away because I just couldn't handle it anymore. The Zoloft has helped me regain some form of normalcy. I really hope you feel better soon, if you need to talk we are always here for you!
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Thanks girls. I know I need it - I recognize the symptoms in myself well enough to know that it would only get worse if I didn't deal with it. It's just a bummer 'cause I'd managed just fine off of it for quite a while (over a year at least) and then things snuck up on me and here we go again. Fortunately, I remember how much better I'll feel soon - it only took about a week when I was on it before. And I need to sleep too - being over-tired tends to be my trigger and I'm definitely there these days.
Nice to know I'm not alone in this though. Thanks again!
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DH: Mike 30
DD: Hailey Susan
DX January 2002 through lap
Furbaby: Toby, my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
+HPT 4/7/04
Hailey Susan born December 12, 2004
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You will never be alone. I hope you feel better, soon. You're in my prayers, sweetie.
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Just wanted to add to what everybody said. Don't feel guilty. Depression is already difficult. Do not make yourself feel worse about dealing with it. You need to make whatever decision you think is best for you. I hope you're feeling better soon!
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Ditto to all the above. Depression is an illness, not a flaw. You can't help suffering from it any more than you can help catching a cold. You are taking steps to deal with it and that's the important thing.
thanks again for the reality check - i had a first date tonight and had no less than 3 mini-panic attacks during the movie. of course i didn't care for the movie much, so maybe that was the problem but i know that this is out of my control, and i'm just thankful that there is something that can help. i remember when my mom's panic disorder started - they treated her like she was crazy and there weren't meds. to help her. what a horrible life that must've been for her.
I echo fallingapart: "Thank God for Zoloft!"
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Off the wagon & back on Zoloft 
but i know that this is out of my control, and i'm just thankful that there is something that can help. i remember when my mom's panic disorder started - they treated her like she was crazy and there weren't meds. to help her. what a horrible life that must've been for her.
