After suffering serious complications during a hysterectomy over 10 years ago I began experiencing health anxiety. This lead to my needing prescription meds to deal with my fears after heart palpitations and chest pain sent me to the ER on 2 different occasions. I successfully took Lexapro for almost 6 years, but with that I gained around 35 pounds and began to felt flat/even though I was taking only 5mg for the last year. My DR weaned me off and I was successful with no meds for almost 2 years—no health anxiety- no worries!
Fast forward to Dec 2023—my dog was diagnosed with cancer and quickly went downhill experiencing seizures among other symptoms toward the end. I was not sleeping, stressed beyond belief, and my health anxiety (heart related specifically) returned in full force. Rather than taking Lexapro again, my DR decided to try me on Zoloft. My initial dose of 25mg was too low. I’m taking 50mg, but do still experience some irritational thinking about my health. Even though yearly physicials and EKGs show I am fine, I worry, which makes no sense and I know that, but can’t stop it.
Looking for support in knowing I’m not alone—-sharing makes this easier for me.
A victory facing anxiety!
Off traz, still dizzy
New 
18 on new anxiety medication 
How do I get through waiting on the meds to kick in?
