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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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. 🙂