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I broke down and took my first Zoloft today 😞

I’ve had the prescription for about six months now. I’ve been terrified to take it. I’ve been waiting to get into therapy. But no one has called me yet. I’m at my wits end. I can’t take the anxiety and intrusive thought loops anymore. So I broke down and took the pill. With no love or support from my so-called partner. Hes telling me that he doesn’t support it. Thinks it’s a bad idea. I’m like what other options do I have? I feel like I’m completely losing control of myself and am in a very dark place. I need to do something. And I need support and love from somebody along the way. I feel so alone.

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Montanaman · M

See if it helps without any bad side-effects. Then regroup and reevaluate. 🤗🤗

DisarrayedNightshade · 36-40

@Montanaman thank you 🙏

Montanaman · M

@DisarrayedNightshade Always 👍🤗🤗

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Zeusdelight · 61-69, M

Well done.

All of these medications are a worry, but the alternate is worse.

Don't expect miracles from it and indeed, you may have to try other ones.

However, you have taken a great step in looking after yourself:)

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DisarrayedNightshade · 36-40

@Notsimilarreally in the process. Looking for new housing

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DisarrayedNightshade · 36-40

@Notsimilarreally he’s a classic text book narcissist.

I had an allergic reaction and had to stop taking it now I’m scared to try anything else. I don’t do medication I’m a naturalist I was trying antidepressants out of desperation.

metaldog

I found this guy recently and really love where he's coming from

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DisarrayedNightshade · 36-40

@metaldog thanks for sharing

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

I can tell you that I had OCD w/unwanted thoughts. Zoloft didn't work for me, but Lexapro did(plus therapy of course). Have not had them since, and was not on Lex very long.

I love the non-med people, would they not take BP or heart medication because "it's a bad idea"? Why exactly? Is he a doctor or mental health professional? If not, he needs to STFU.

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uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@DisarrayedNightshade I think the odds are in your favor.

DisarrayedNightshade · 36-40

@uncalled4 thank you I really hope so. But not having someone to love and support me along the way is pretty difficult.

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@DisarrayedNightshade I went through a divorce during my ordeal. I had little of a support system. That means you can do it no matter what.

OlderSometimesWiser · F

I’ve been where you’re at. It’s worth a try. Usually takes a few weeks to kick in. Might need to try several different medications until you find a good fit. This should be done under the care of a psychiatrist. Ideally with seeing a therapist as well.

DisarrayedNightshade · 36-40

@OlderSometimesWiser i’m trying to have high hopes and confidence that this medication will work for me. From what I’ve read and been told Zoloft is very helpful for OCD anxiety. I plan on contacting the psychiatrist who prescribed it for me tomorrow and let her know I’m going to try the medication. I know she will want to schedule an appointment with me to see how I am responding to it within the next few weeks. I’m really hoping that I can get into therapy soon but not holding my breath on that one. I’ve been on a waiting list for six months.

OlderSometimesWiser · F

@DisarrayedNightshade Just keep moving forward. Baby steps. You’ll get there. 🙂

SJones48 · 41-45, M

That’s sad 😢

DisarrayedNightshade · 36-40

@SJones48 yea but I’m figuring out what to do

SJones48 · 41-45, M

@DisarrayedNightshade I’m here if you need to talk or vent about anything

DisarrayedNightshade · 36-40

@SJones48 thank you I really appreciate that 🙏

robertsnj · 56-60, M

looks like that was 14 hours ago. how are you doing now? Why do you think you partner is opposed to Zoloft? What was his alternative solution? sorry for your pain.

DisarrayedNightshade · 36-40

@robertsnj thank you for reaching out and showing compassion. I’m still not feeling the best. He doesn’t believe in pharmaceuticals. He has a pretty weird obscure view on mental health. Thanks it’s all trauma based. And it can be healed with things like meditation and psychedelics. The hippie dippy new wave shit. And I’ve tried alternative healing. Microdoseing. But it doesn’t help. And when I get into manic states things like meditation don’t help. And I try to explain these things to him and he won’t listen to me. He says it’s a bullshit cop at excuse and I’m just not trying hard enough and I’m not putting in the work or this and that. I’ve been to multiple therapists. Multiple doctors. And I’ve been prescribed medication. I don’t really know what else to do. And he says I’m not doing anything to better myself.

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DisarrayedNightshade · 36-40

@robertsnj sadly I’m pretty alone. I don’t have any family. Mom‘s dead. Never met my dad. Don’t really have any buddy. I have a couple of friends that I talk to for support sometimes and I have a cat, that’s about it.

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DisarrayedNightshade · 36-40

@JadedJekyll thank you so much for offering support and reaching out. I’m sorry I’m just now seeing this response. Haven’t been online very much. You are such a dear sweet friend thank you 🥹💖

JadedJekyll · F

@DisarrayedNightshade Don't apologize! I'm just glad to know you're okay! 💙

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