New to Anxiety....

[Pearl22]

Hello Everyone.... Little history, been having anxiety, depression issues for probably about 4 months now. Long story short lost my Dad and Mom a year and 3 months a part and lost 2 good friends in the same 2 years. Was not feeling myself so finally pushed myself to see my doctor. Told her all my symptoms.... chest discomfort, overall not feeling well. Basically feeling like something is wrong with me health wise. She put me on Zoloft and got things in motion to get my heart checked out as a precaution (heart stuff in my family). I'm day 3 on the Zoloft and feel HORRIBLE.... had my first full blown anxiety attack last night. YIKES! I'm exhausted.... pushed myself to come into work today but really on the struggle bus. Please tell me the Zoloft will not take 4-6 weeks before I feel better..... I'm totally zoned out feel like I could curl up in a ball and fall asleep.... Hoping by the end of the weekend I will feel better.... Just needing some encouragement that this is the right thing going on the drug to help me. I'm not a big fan of taking any prescription drugs but my doctor and I discussed and feel like this is a good option for me right now.... Anything will be helpful....

Thank you ;o)

[Agora1]

Pearl22, I am sorry for your losses. None of us are really a fan of taking medications but there are times in our lives that we need that little help to push us forward and help us heal. Any SSRI med does take 4-6 weeks to reach full efficacy. It's hard not to have some symptoms when first starting because it is affecting the chemicals in the brain. Once the right med and dosage is found, you will start feeling better. Meanwhile it may be a good idea to have some grief counseling. My best to you.

[Pearl22 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you and Yes, I agree with the grief counseling and will look into it. Focusing on all my upcoming tests right now and hopefully everything comes back good and maybe this will ease my mind a bit and really help with the anxiety. NEVER in my life did I ever think I would be struggling with depression and anxiety. I've always been a happy go lucky person so this is all hard for me to comprehend...

Thank you again for your response....