3 days ago increased my Zoloft from 50mg to 100mg, i am now getting the horrible 'worsening depression' side effect. I feel incredibly suicidal, more than i have all summer. Theres that tightness in my chest, i cant see straight, think i might do something bad tonight.

i feel so unsafe and like my brain is spiralling, i need to end this and i dont know what to do. can't text therapist too embarrassed. i am very bad right now and i dont know what i should do.

Screw Embarrassed ... This is YOUR LIFE you're talking about!

Call your therapist or 911 ... RIGHT NOW ... !!!

Sincerely,
Pfrog!

Originally Posted by Pfrog

Screw Embarrassed ... This is YOUR LIFE you're talking about!

Call your therapist or 911 ... RIGHT NOW ... !!!

Sincerely,
Pfrog!

my life but idk what to do does my life really matter i am losing it scared of myself

i live with parents dont want to scare them and my therapist only gave me number to text dont think she wanna call

My therapist said if u feel like this due to meds increase, self harm dont take pills but sounds stipid i dont wana cut i want to end it

Um, yes, it really does matter ...

I was exactly where you were 21 years ago and thank goodness I didn't succeed.

I know it feels as if it's pointless right now, but it does get better ...

BUT only if you'll give the process a chance and let it.

Again ... Screw being embarrassed and contact 911 or your therapist right now.

I promise you your therapist will be glad that you took care of yourself this way!

Sincerely,
Pfrog!

Originally Posted by Pfrog

Um, yes, it really does matter ...

I was exactly where you were 21 years ago and thank goodness I didn't succeed.

I know it feels as if it's pointless right now, but it does get better ...

BUT only if you'll give the process a chance and let it.

Again ... Screw being embarrassed and contact 911 or your therapist right now.

I promise you your therapist will be glad that you took care of yourself this way!

Sincerely,
Pfrog!

thank you

i am too ****ed up by my med increase they shouldnt have done it so high 50 mg extra is a lot

i am going to call a helpline i think

Good Thinking!

Sincerely,
Pfrog!



ps. Please keep me and the rest of us here posted ... We really do care about you!

[tigerlily84]

Pfrog is absolutely correct. Very glad you are calling the helpline!

Please keep us posted.

Originally Posted by tigerlily84

Pfrog is absolutely correct. Very glad you are calling the helpline!

Please keep us posted.

Thank you. Very thin walls here my parents would hear me call a helpline. just goin to go for a walk down the beach +'call helpline when my parents are asleep.

btw cant contact therapist because i live in Europe and it's currently 10:15PM here so think it would be rude

[TheWell]

It wouldn't be rude. Your therapist wants you to be safe. They wouldn't get mad if you texted them that you need help!

Tell your parents! They would want to know! Tell them that you think your med increase has made you suicidal and that you need help now!

[TheWell]

From Doc John

What We Mean by "No Suicidal Posts, Please"

We're okay with people discussing their somewhat vague thoughts or feelings they have about wanting to commit suicide. Such posts should be marked with a trigger icon when made, and usually posted here in the Depression forum.

We're not okay with people discussing their specific intentions, plans, methods, or such in a way to suggest they are currently in crisis and in need of immediate assistance. So we do not allow talk of specific plans, methods, or intentions. We're not a crisis hotline, and are not setup to deal with people in such immediate need. We believe that when a person is at that point, they should reach out for a real-world resource in getting help.

Further Suicide Resources

If you need more support for feeling actively suicidal than our community can provide, we maintain a list of online and community-based suicide resources. We keep all of our resources in indexed lists that are regularly reviewed and updated under the "Resources" main menu item (under our logo there). Scroll down and you'll see a category called "Suicide and Crises."

Some recommended resources and hotlines include:

Lifeline
Suicide.org: Suicide Prevention, Suicide Awareness, Suicide Support - Suicide.org! Suicide.org! Suicide.org!
Kristin Brooks Hope Center - Hopeline
Suicide Forum - A support forum for people in crisis

Best,
DocJohn

[sideblinded]

Hey 8888

People are responding because they care. Please get help by any means right now! I care.

You asked if you should go to the ER and I say absolutely yes. It is late there and if you feel this way just go to the ER because your T would most certainly say the same thing. Whenever we are not feeling safe or if that medication is affecting your mood this badly, then it could be the medication and the staff there can help you get through this. Maybe you won't have to stay but it is the right start.

Please get help and do not be embarrassed. Been there, too.

SB

MDD
ADHD
GAD

ok thank you. Im okay now slept well, just taking each day as it comes. hope the meds increase side effect will die down. Thanks all.

[Altered Moment]

Originally Posted by 8888an8888

ok thank you. Im okay now slept well, just taking each day as it comes. hope the meds increase side effect will die down. Thanks all.

Thats good to hear. Might want to call your pdoc about it.

Originally Posted by zinco14532323

Thats good to hear. Might want to call your pdoc about it.

I will. Thanks zinco

Great to hear you are feeling better. I try to remember when I feel better. I find sleep to be quite helpful.