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[mickeyshell88]

Just started on Zoloft last week. Went to the doctors for PMDD as I’ve been extremely emotional the last four months in the week prior to my period. I was a little taken aback to take the depression test and be diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Anxiety I’ve always had and have been doing wonders with it for the past few years by facing it head on. My husband passed away last September and my anxiety seems to be mostly when doing things alone. I should have known something was going on as I’ve been so restless that 2-5 hours of sleep was no problem and then the naps started. I’ve never been one to nap. It usually means I’m sick. Even then i didn’t put two and two together. Now i don’t want to get out of bed. Would appreciate any advice or suggestions

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Hi, it sounds like your depression and anxiety are related to your husband’s passing. Have you gone through grief counseling? Some churches offer Grief Share which is a group, faith based grief counseling. Zoloft can be effective but does have start up side effects. If Zoloft is making you too sedated doctors will often add Wellbutrin.

[Passionatebutterfly]

Since u cant get out of bed, try layong in bed but put on music and light some candles. Play your favorite calm and peaceful tunes. I like to play jewel and then I let out a bunch of cries. Crying always helps. Then put on some happy upbeat music snd just lay there. If that doesnt help then try listening to charles stanley on YouTube. Hes a very good sermon. If that doesnt help the only thing left is praying. Just roll out of bed onto the floor and pray, pray, and pray. God will eventually get u out of bed. I promise u that. It might not be at first bit be persistent. I hope that helps...

[Passionatebutterfly in reply to Passionatebutterfly]

You moght need to switch ur meds also. I find vraylar helps with no side effects. Talk to ur doctor about it. I'm also on a adhd med that the stimulant helps me get out of bed. Otherwise I'm bed written like you.

[mickeyshell88]

I’ve actually been wide awake since 5 pm (5 hours ago)! Is there a cycle with Zoloft? Does it not evenly release? Or could it be it was sleep i needed? My last bout of depression was seven years ago and was debilitating as i had to take a medical leave from work for three months.

[Passionatebutterfly in reply to mickeyshell88]

I had a good experience with Zoloft so I dont know if it is the Zoloft. It might just be u needed sleep. Give the Zoloft it least a month if not 3 months. Changing ur meds all the time does more harm...