Posted by Tammy on March 25, 2000, at 1:59:51
I have just been put on zoloft at 50mg. by my doctor after losing my full term baby boy on September 30, 1999. I was so stuck in my grief that I was having panic attacks and heart palpitations over the slightest little things. Everything became an obsession to me. I have 2 other small boys to care for. (ages 5 & 2) It has helped me so much already. The side effect of appetite loss wore off after 1 1/2 weeks though (darn - a side effect I actually liked!) I can sometimes feel as though the pill is wearing off. I take it in the morning and the panic attacks and heart palpitations seem to start coming again around 4-5pm. Do you think I need a higher dose...or does it take more than 3 weeks to get full effect. (My doctor is on vacation right now...or I would call him.) Also what is the dose that most people take of this. And in treating grief, I am wondering how long I should stay on it. I know the pill can't take away the pain of losing my son, but it has made me able to handle my depression over it much more effectively. So for that I am grateful. It made me feel normal for the first time in months. Any information anyone can tell me about it would be greatly appreciated. (forgive me for rambling...I guess that other side effect...insomnia has set in!)
Tammy
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