Still here and need support

[Phoebe]

Just another voice agreeing that starting the Zoloft now is a wise choice, for all the reasons listed already. You need every tool in your toolbox right now, includingn having yourself in the best mental state that you can be in, given the circumstances.

I wish that I had both started my ADs earlier, and at a higher dose, so that when I had the rug pulled out from under me again I might have been better able to handle it. Starting ADs when I was already at rock bottom left me facing a much bigger hill to climb to get back to myself. Not sure I'm there yet, even after almost 8 weeks, and that was with an increased dose at 4 weeks. ADs often need dose adjustments, and every dosage change needs yet another month to reach effect.

And if you have separate anxiety meds (like Xanax or valium, etc.), just take the silly things if you're having anxiety. They don't turn you into a different person. They just take the edge off and let you feel more like yourself again. You don't win any extra points in this world for suffering unnecessarily.

(((Poschan)))