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Old Nov 09, 2023, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight View Post
I think I was generally on 50 mg of sertraline and went up to 100 at one point, but noticed more side effects. I'm really sensitive to meds. It was a long time ago that I tried buspirone, so I have no idea what dose that was. I don't know if it did much for me, but I know it helps some people. I think trazodone just completely knocked me out, though I know it's often used for sleep. (It made me stay sleepy during the day, which doesn't work for editing!)
The pdoc ended up calling in 50mg Sertraline for me. I'm good with that, as I know it worked for me in the past and he said he'll be sure and work with me on weaning off when I'm ready to stop so I don't get brain zaps this time. I told him I really don't want to be on anything long-term but my thought is to get me through "the thing" in December, h's current health carp, and then our upcoming months of overtime that start on jan 1 so I can avoid having a minor breakdown like I did this year near the end of january when I had to get a manager-approved day off. he was good with that thought. So hopefully the pharmacy will have it ready to pick up tomorrow.

I feel a good bit of relief right now. And haven't felt my heart rate spike at all today. More evidence that it's just anxiety and not something more serious.

Last edited by ArtieTheSequal; Nov 09, 2023 at 08:25 PM.
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