Anxiety and Stress Questions (Page 34)

Sertraline + Side Effects :(?

On my 8th day on sertraline (Zoloft), my side effects seem to be like a yo-yo and sometimes I feel okay other times I’m extremely exhausted and very low mood and get very anxious and panicky in the mornings. I have recently noticed over the past 3 days though I been having diarrhea? Has anyone had t... read more

How long do side effects last for sertraline?

Only on day 2 of these started feeling sick today how long will I feel rubbish thank

Venlafaxine worse before better?

So I have been on venlafaxine 2wks and 3days. I just started 75mg 2 days ago. Today I feel drugged, spacey, heart racing on and off, nervousness, keep feeling like I need to use restroom, keep feeling like I'm on the verge of a panic attack. Is this normal at first? Will these symptoms subside? I... read more

How long did it take you to benefit from Prozac for OCD?

I’ve been on Prozac for 15 days, it’s been very tough I’ve had some difficult intrusive thoughts, no concentration, memory problems, and at the beginning difficulty sleeping. I know most people say 4-6 weeks, but should i have already experienced some positives at this stage or will that come later ... read more

Does sertraline cause ups and downs in the beginning?

I started 25 mg 9 days ago and noticed that most days my anxiety was decreased. Some days are better than others anxiety wise on day 10 my anxiety seems to have gotten worse. Is this yo-yo effect normal? Could this mean I need a different dose? How long does this usually last? Thank you

Paroxetine risks with heart or toward seizures or clots?

I want to start taking paroxetine for my panic disorder but it is it safe as I hear it can induce a LQT. Is this true or not?

Dissociate on citalopram normal?

As the title says. I dissociate badly on citalopram 20 mg. I did suffer from anxiety and dissociation before the med but it has been a lot worse! I've only been taking it for 2,5 weeks, so it's early days I know. But the dissociation is so so bad I feel like I've completely lost myself into a weird... read more

Sertraline - Should I stop using Zoloft?

I have been on sertraline (Zoloft) for around 2 months and the first 2, maybe 3 weeks, were great. No panic attacks. No side effects. Nothing. I was cured! But now I am having absolutely crushing panic attacks that have lasted upwards of 6 hours. And i see reviews that say it gets worse before it... read more

Citalopram - Side effects of sweating last long? Any weight gain with Celexa?

Does Celexa cause any weight changed? Side effects of sweating or nausea go away? Week? Thanks

If Prozac hasn’t worked for me, is it possible Zoloft might? Is it worth it to try Zoloft?

Sertraline - Been on sertraline for about 11 months now. Started on 25mg now on 100mg

I am feeling much better now - not the quivering wreck of last year. My question is how do I know when it's safe to start reducing the dose with the aim of stopping completely, or will I have to stay on them for the rest of my life, and is there a risk associated if I do stay on them? For those... read more

What type of symptoms will I experience if I stop taking Zoloft abruptly?

My pharmacy was out of my off brand of Zoloft for over six days…. I was on 200mg a day… when I was unable to get the sertraline I needed for my regular dose…. I started to feel unwell physically and mentally. I had no energy to do anything I really needed to do: I didn’t even want to get for work in... read more

How do you stay patient with an increase on sertraline?

Been just over three weeks on an increase to 150mg on sertraline. Notice some benefits. But it fluctuates back and forth. Good stretches and bad stretches in a day. Any tips on what helps you stay patient. This dose helped me out of a deeper pit 7 years ago. Not sure how long it took though for the... read more

Venlafaxine - Does it help with these anxiety?

I’m starting this medication Thursday 37.5mg I suffer from severe anxiety. I used to be very outgoing my grandfather and I were very close and he passed away back in 2021 and then and then I had issues with the job I was with for a long time right after and then I got Covid Roger that and ever s... read more

Is Prozac 40mg to much for a 16 yr old?

What is your thoughts on giving a 16 yr old 40mgs of Prozac? She started out on 20mg went to 30mgs if there was some issues and now her Dr wants to put her on 40mgs to see if she can sleep better and interact more with friends. She does seem to want to spend a lot of time alone and doesn't have a... read more