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May 01, 2017 at 10:52 AM
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I've had anxiety for most all of my life, and I've been on Zoloft for 9 years. It's worked very good for me, I've just adjusted doses with my doctor's consent only a few times in the past. I've never had actual therapy, but I talk everything over with my mom, and I try to teach myself how to overcome things. I lost my dad less than two weeks ago, and my anxiety has been CRAZY and panic attacks have been happening (although everything was perfectly under control before this happened). My question, is does anxiety and all of these overwhelming thoughts get better as time goes on? I've thought about talking to my doctor about upping my doseage of Zoloft or even getting a therapist, but since things were okay before this, do you think if I give myself a bit more time to cope, this will start to get better without that? Like I said, I talk about my feelings with my mom, I'm already on 100mg of Zoloft, and I'm trying to teach myself healthy coping mechanisms. So do you think I'll be okay? I just need some extra reassurance. Thank you all so very much.
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May 01, 2017 at 11:11 AM
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Hi, I have a lot of anxiety caused by loss and grief. I think it's important to do whatever you can to make your life better. Usually that means getting on meds or raising the dose, and also seeing a therapist.
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May 01, 2017 at 11:16 AM
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Do you all think it would be possible to just give myself time to cope and things improve without a therapist? Thank you all for your input.
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May 01, 2017 at 01:28 PM
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If I were you I would get a therapist now. I have lost both my parents and I kind of understand what you are going through. Getting a therapist early certainly isn't going to hurt things, but may help you feel better faster. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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My dad died 12 years ago and I never took meds or went to therapy. I had a breakdown a few years later, and wish I'd taken action earlier. Look after yourself. It can get harder if you leave it.
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May 02, 2017 at 08:50 AM
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I tried to go through it without the help of a therapist. Just kept getting worse and worse. I would talk to my pdoc about upping your dosage and look into getting a therapist or into a support group. With time it could get better but it could get much worse. Just keep a close eye on it. Please take good care of yourself.
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