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Summer1980

Updated 1y ago

Struggling with Anxiety and Depression

The last couple of days it's been hard to get out of bed. I'm getting plenty of sleep but it's like my anxiety and depression is at its peak. I'm taking Zoloft 50 mg. 😢 Is there anything else I can do to help me get my energy and thrive back ? will energy drinks help or is that silly to think that?

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Micheleh1

2y

Maybe your doctor can up your medication. I went from 25 to 100 mgs and it worked great.
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Summer1980

2y

how soon did u see an improvement? Idk why this has worked for years and now I'm feeling this way and overwhelmed..! ??
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Summer1980

2y

😥
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Hollybelle

2y

Do you take your Zoloft in the morning or at night? My mom had to switch hers to night or she'd be falling asleep or dragging during the day. I was on it for a month and just felt sluggish all the time so the Dr swapped to something else.
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Summer1980

2y

I take it in the morning. I try for like 2 hours to get the energy to get out of bed lately. This is a drastic change for me.
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BeanBetter

2y

You need a holistic approach before you go with medication. I would get a sleep study done. I would also look at what your eating and when. I think modafinil could be a good possibility if things don't change.
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Nightreader

2y

Do u have a routine down or maybe set urself a bare minimum routine? Like when I don't want to shower I'm like ok but I at least have to wash my hair. Gets me a good start to my day and I usually end up completing the full shower/ task. The hardest part is getting started it's a mental block. I will sometime give myself small commands if getting out of bed to go to another room is too hard I break it down. Ok I'm going to sit up ( and I do) now I'm going to stand up. Etc. It would also be good to give yourself encouragement while doing the tasks like good job, perfect etc. Hope this helps 😉
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Summer1980

2y

trying to motivate myself. Even got a calendar and put down what time to set my alarm and work. I set multiple alarms for the morning, but it's like my body feels paralyzed while my brain is saying get up. I don't know what's worse , the anxiety to face the day or the motivation that is lacking. Once I'm up it gets better but I don't ever remember feeling so drained after sleeping all night. I'm 42 so could I be going thru some kind of chemical change or early menopause? ? Today I bought an energy drink red bull. I could tell it worked but I crashed 💤 at 5 and took a 2 hours nap. That was not a good idea lol now I'm wired but laying down to try and relax my mind.
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Thundergal

2y

I had the world worst rough week this week. Last time I had a week like this was September 2020. I was thankful I was able to meet up with my close friend like family today and for her hugs mean so much to me during the pain I’m experiencing. I’m trying to do positive distraction coping skills this weekend
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IssaMaggie

2y

Energy drinks might make your anxiety worse with the amount of caffeine. At least that is what caffeine does for me. I have to be careful how much I consume or my anxiety skyrockets

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