zoloft for anxiety disorder

I am a 30 year old female that has suffered from depression, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD since childhood. I have been on at least 7 different medications over the years that have and have not worked for various symptoms; however, I can't find one that works for them all. I have been taking 50 mg of Zoloft for about 3 years and it works great for my depression and the best thing I've ever taken for my OCD, but my anxiety is worse than it has ever been.

1) Anti-depressant -- I have not taken Lexapro but I can tell you that I am on Zoloft and that works wonders for me. Zoloft is prescribed for people with OCD so it really helps me control my irrational "bad thoughts" (as I call them). I don't know about you, but my mind wanders until it finds a thought that terrifies me, and then I can't stop thinking/panicking about it.

Setraline is the generic for Zoloft right? Cause I use to be on it. my ob told me that Zoloft and Prozac are actually the safest to be on during pregnancy, they have the lowest if at all any risk. He though still recommended that no meds is safer than any safe meds. myself, I quit all my meds when I found out I was pregnant, even ones that were said to be safe and I too suffer from severe anxiety but in form of PTSD. but I've been doing great without them so far.

I take zoloft for my anxiety. I actually just was put back on it after being off for 2 years. I also take a xanax at night because my anxiety gets real bad then.

In my opinion it gives you the knowledge to understand and confront your sources of anxiety. I have also taken Zoloft, which also helped, however, remember medication will not 'cure' you of anything. In my experience it was a useful tool while I went to counseling. Keep working through this. I know it is scary and confusing sometimes, but you can and will get through it. Keep us posted!

so i take zoloft for my anxiety but it says its used for an anti depressant. whats up with that?

Zoloft is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Lexapro is used to treat anxiety and major depressive disorder. As you can see Zoloft is used to treat OCD whereas Lesapro is used to treat anxiety, so that is why your doctor recommended trying Zoloft. You can give it a try and if it is ineffective, talk with your doctor about alternatives.

For me zoloft is great and every time I stop and start again it works for me... I have been taking it a for a year before pregnancy and I was really good. Now I'm without it and it's very hard.

Zoloft is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Zoloft is a good medication for the treatment of major depression, but like most SSRI's, it can cause significant weight gain.

I'm no longer pregnant. They had to induce miscarriage. There was never a baby. Empty gestational sac. I'm looking into therapy, but already pay 1k a month for insurance that won't cover anything anxiety or depression related. I don't plan on more children and am addressing the underlying causes of this anxiety. I was diagnosed with Panic Disorder at 15 years old. I'm nearly 39 now. I lived in peace from panic/anxiety for 20 years before the first episode in 2012.

Zoloft is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Paxil is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. It works by restoring the balance of serotonin which helps to improve certain mood problems.

I heard LYRICA, inicialy prescribed for Fibromalgia is realy helpfull for anxiety, but It is not FDA approved yet in us but Europe is using it with success for years. My doc mentioned this med to me but still did not made decision if I shoul try it or not. I started taking Magnesium Taurate 3 days ago, so far not much of a difference but I will let you know!!!!

My mother has been suffering from a panic disorder for the past 5 months, primarily experiencing the panic at night. She describes the feeling as a pit in her stomach and fear, but she can not really say what she fears. She just says " I am fearful." She has seen a psychiatrist who gave her zoloft first, but it did not work. Then they gave her xanax, but again this did not work. Then they told her to take more xanax and Klonopin, but she continues to experience the panic.

Zoloft is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Zoloft may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase some of the side effects of Zoloft, which may include the symptoms you describe. And, yes give it some more time to work.

i took 50 mg zoloft for 9 yrs for panic disorder, which worked beautifully. i switched to 37.5 mg effexor xr because of my decreased libido. after several months, i feel generally anxious again, as if i've had caffeine. the other thing i've noticed is a decreased memory for names, places, etc. can you tell me what is causing this, and how can i get relief from this anxiety? it makes me irritable and otherwise unable to function optimally. i am 49 yrs old, and female.

Zoloft is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Initially, it tends to make us feel like robots, like were in a fog, running on auto-pilot, but after the medication reaches it full effect within your system, you should see these side effects fading, although they may not disappear completely. It's better, however, than suffering on a daily basis.

Thanks, Hensley. I think today I just had a bad day in general, I'm actually 'starting' on 50mg, for anxiety, OCD, probable panic disorder, and slight depression. I think I'll ride the wave out, and just continue on with my prescribed dosage, I'm also about to start CBT shortly, so hopefully, I might be able to hop off Zoloft sooner rather then later, as some of the stories regarding withdrawal and other symptoms have caught my attention.

Since they I have experienced quite a few panic attacks. I am very discouraged for I was hoping Zoloft would help me. Am I just being too impatient? Is it normal to experience MORE panic attacks at the beginning?

Keep in mind the following statistic. Patients with generalized anxiety disorder experience worry or anxiety and a number of physical and psychologic symptoms. The disorder is frequently difficult to diagnose because of the variety of presentations and the common occurrence of comorbid medical or psychiatric conditions. The lifetime prevalence is approximately 4 to 6 percent in the general population and is more common in women than in men. So my point is you are not alone.

is this a form of ocd along with panic disorder. i am on zoloft now but having some issues with it at the moment.

I'm on Zoloft but not for GAD. I have panic disorder although I felt more like it was GAD. its worked wonders for me.

I tried Zoloft when I was a teenager for depression and sleep issues. It did great for the sleep issue. Clonopin I have not taken. But have not heard anything good. I did not like Paxil at all as a female, It killed all want and desire. I personally like Lexapro. It manages both depression and anxiety. Like most other RX's it take 3 to 6 weeks to get fully in your system. Mean while xanax during the 3 to 6 period of time. What I judge a medication on is this: Am I groggy?

Zoloft is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). At 200mg. your at the highest recommended daily dosage. Although Zoloft is not the worst offender, you can probably expect an increase in appetite and weight gain. This, unfortunately is a typical side effect of most SSRI's.

I just dont feel it helps the way zoloft did for my social anxiety.....any help would be great, and thanks again to everyone for your comments and supourt.

s a hard question in this area where so much is unknown. But stress and anxiety are bad for you, and Zoloft is bad for the baby -- your baby will eat what you eat and take the drugs you take. But I'm sure some will say the stress and anxiety are bad for the baby inside you as well. All I can tell you is that the recommendation is not to take these drugs when pregnant, but there are always people who do and doctors who believe otherwise.

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