Hi, I'm new!

[Nighttimesnacks]

Hello everyone, I'm new to the community. I have experienced depression and panic attacks since I was a teen. Now, in my thirties, after years of psychotherapy, I have been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and experience panic attacks from time to time. I just started 50mg of Sertraline and take 25mg of Hyrdoxyzine as needed for panic.

The first week has been interesting. I have a throbbing headache at the end of the night, I feel dizzy at times, but have also felt a sense of relief/calmness (even on the first day). I'm curious to see what the long-term effects will be like, especially under high pressure situations where I may become triggered - I'm hoping my stress tolerance will get better, because sometimes it feels like my body is working against me and I would love to live my life to the fullest.

I'm wondering if anyone else can relate to this.

Thanks for reading!

[Hb2003]

Hello welcome 🙏 This site is AMAZING 🤩 has a lot of kind people that understand what your going through and also they help out give advice ☺️ - Hiba

[Nighttimesnacks in reply to Hb2003]

Thank you, Hiba! Glad to be here. 🙂

[Agora1]

Welcome Nighttimesnacks

Give yourself time to adjust to the new medication. Keep your eye on the goal and that's

living your life to the fullest. One day at a time. I'm happy you are here with us xx

[Nighttimesnacks in reply to Agora1]

Thank you for your kind words. One day at a time, indeed. Glad to be here! 🙂

[bonkers65]

Welcome. You'll find a lot of support here. Hoping your new meds help you.

[Nighttimesnacks in reply to bonkers65]

Thank you🙂

[Barbie72]

What is Hydroxinine? Used for panic only? Can get dependent like Xanax which I am trying to get off.

[Nighttimesnacks in reply to Barbie72]

Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine that has multiple uses. Some people get it prescribed to treat allergies but over the years doctors have found that it works for anxiety as well. For one, it blocks the effects of histamine in the body, which makes you a bit sleepy (helpful for panic attacks, which is what I use it for). I take it as needed so it's not an every day thing, but it works for a quick release of anxiety so that I don't get too overwhelmed.

Hydroxyzine is not habit-forming and is not considered a controlled substance. I wanted to get a medication that would not be habit-forming because I have a family history of substance abuse.

Hope this helps.

[Kite_lover2]

Hello Nighttimesnacks, I'm not confident in my skill level in chat rooms or support networks with that said I hope you receive this reply and that you continue to live life to the fullest.

What is help that's such an ambiguous term. My experience has been that I needed to give myself time for my body too become familiar/comfortable with any substance I put into my body. For decades I looked for the magical cure Fix Me was all I wanted. Popeye said it best, "I am what I am and that all that I am ". I a man who lives with a verity of mental health concerns who no longer is seeking to rid myself of them. My mental health symptoms' are just as much a part of who I am just like the color of my skin. In spite of popular belief I don't need to change me but how do I live better with who I am while improving the quality of my life. I focus on practicing acceptance vs needing to changing who I am. With strong loving support tools that actually work for me (WRAP) I learned over time to embrace all of me.

[Nighttimesnacks]

Thank you for your insight. I appreciate your perspective and it is refreshing and hopeful. Patience, self acceptance, and strong loving support tools sounds like a solid self-care tool box.

[flawlesssage]

Hi! I am also new here, and just wanted to let you know that you can always talk to me if you need it I am personally not taking that medicine, but it takes a while for your body to adjust. Just give it some time😁

[Nighttimesnacks in reply to flawlesssage]

Glad you're here! Thank you 😀