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Post by Nonniedee on Sept 6, 2018 21:32:08 GMT -6
I totally felt like this when I first started going Nix your first (few) sessions were like mine, you dug up deep emotions and memories and some unpleasant things. You tapped into part of your brain that you’re used to having shut off. This is totally normal to feel this way afterwards. Give it a day or two. If you still feel like this, maybe go back sooner. Are you prescribed any medication for anxiety? Zoloft
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Post by smiley on Sept 6, 2018 21:36:05 GMT -6
I totally felt like this when I first started going Nix your first (few) sessions were like mine, you dug up deep emotions and memories and some unpleasant things. You tapped into part of your brain that you’re used to having shut off. This is totally normal to feel this way afterwards. Give it a day or two. If you still feel like this, maybe go back sooner. Are you prescribed any medication for anxiety? Zoloft I now see I’m like a week late. Sorry. Just wanted to respond while I had my thoughts together. I’m glad you went back! I’m also on Zoloft. I’ve gone up and down with it and even been off it and back on due to pregnancies and such. I really like it. I have friends say it causes headaches the first 2 weeks but that wasn’t my case. I didn’t start to feel real effects for a couple weeks though. No bad side effects.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2018 22:10:32 GMT -6
Just wanted to update I've been prescribed Zoloft for depression and anxiety. I'm pretty nervous, so any anecdotes of feeling better after being medicated are welcome. After I told her about last session, she changed my schedule to weekly sessions. She wants to do monthly med checks just to make sure I'm acclimating well to it. Besides that it was more of the same. I boo hoo sobbed for an hour. Yaaas bitch. Zoloft has saved my life. I can finally feel like “me” without the superfluous depression and anxiety that just bog me down. I have started it in the hospital after delivering E and L, now. At this point in my life, it’s a must, for me.
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Post by pearbear on Sept 7, 2018 1:56:24 GMT -6
I will echo was others have said, my Zoloft has given me my life back. I always say that I didn’t even realize how much of an impact my anxiety had on my life until it was no longer there. The Zoloft effect gradually kicked in and after being on it a few months I one day realized that I no longer constantly felt on edge, or got nervous about doing semi-ordinary things (like leaving my house w the baby), or got into meaningless fights or bouts of rage with MH, etc. I too often wished I had a different life or was constantly comparing mine to others. I had serious FOMO that would consume me. It all sounds silly now but it all stemmed from my anxiety.
I know it’s a scary thing to start, but I hope you too get some really positive effects from it. If can work wonders, especially in conjunction with the therapy sessions.
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Post by blurnette989 on Sept 7, 2018 2:37:32 GMT -6
I have had anxiety and depression throughout my life and always coped with out medication and just some therapy and other home methods like meditation, etc.
Just like you I used to have intense reactions, for. Me anic attacks after a heavy therapy session. It's a years of hurt and pain that you are just during all at once. It can be cathartic and difficult and it is totally normal. Hugs. It does ease up.
After my second was born I realized I had pretty severe PPD/PPA. So I finally sought out medication because I was not functioning. For me I saw some benefits rights away, but the real benefits took about a month to set in. I was amazed at how I felt. I had never truly realized how bad my depression and anxiety affected my day to day, because I was otherwise functioning. Now I won't go without. Because of my personal struggles since childhood and family history of anxiety and depression, it makes sense to me to be on it forevwr. And I'm ok with that because it had made me feel whole, and I'm a better mom and spouse and general person for it.
I'm glad you are taking care of yourself. So many hugs. You are so strong and you've already gotten past the hardest parts now. ❤️💖❤️💖❤️💖❤️
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Post by sterling on Sept 7, 2018 5:13:07 GMT -6
With A2 I had PPD and was prescribed Zoloft. My before and after was significant. It took about two weeks to kick in, but I felt better taking the first pill in a way. I was proud that I was doing something for myself, and I’m proud of you, friend.
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Post by hawkward on Sept 7, 2018 5:37:08 GMT -6
Nonniedee , I've never taken Zoloft, but I've watched my sister from the sidelines struggle and then find help with Zoloft. I can remember the exact moment I knew I had "lost" my sister to her OCD/anxiety, and I remember the exact moment I knew she was "back" when she started the meds. She says she still has anxious thoughts, but she can analyze them, decide if it's something it's worth worrying about, and then decide what to do about it instead of obsessing. She said even though it took a bit to find the right dosage, just taking them gave her hope and a sense of power. ((Hugs)) to you because this is such a huge step. I hope this is the beginning of a new and wonderful phase of your life.
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