why is everythinng intenceified

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why is everythinng intenceified
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Fri, 10-20-2006 - 6:51pm

Everytime I get a headache I feel like Im going to die, if my leg hurts I think it might fall off. Why is this everything seems worse then what it is, or is it really that bad. Im hoing to get to know the ER really well if this doesnt stop. Why is this happening, I dont need things to be more intense.

If I took half a Zoloft would that help any?? Can you take only a half?




Edited 10/21/2006 11:26 am ET by nicole529803
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Fri, 10-20-2006 - 6:59pm

Everything is intensified because you are so anxious & stressed. It wouldn't be right for me to suggest that you take half a zoloft. That is up to a dr. We aren't health care professionals here. I can tell you that you must take the zoloft everyday to get some effect in a couple of weeks. Generally, full effect isn't reached for 4 to 6 weeks.


Have you tried the xanax again? Maybe you should call the dr. now & get reassurance that it's safe to take to reduce this physical preoccupation that is holding you back, Nicole.

 

 


 



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Fri, 10-20-2006 - 8:28pm
Nicole, the zoloft takes up to 6-8 weeks to work at its full effect.

Sheri Ann

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Wed, 10-25-2006 - 10:03am
Thinking of you, Nicole & wondering how things are going. Please post when you can. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan


 

 


 



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Wed, 10-25-2006 - 11:22am

Thank you for thinking about me, things have calmed down a little bit, I still have moments. But the one thing I cant get over is taking the meds. I know I need to and I really want to, but that mean part of my brain kicks in and wont let me. My husband and I talked last night and I think im going to do it this weekend. I talked to the pharmcy and they said that .25mg on the zoloft would be okay to start, it probably wouldnt do anything to me but, it would allow me to take it with no side effects, then when I start taking a whole one it should be in my system and again there should be little or no side effects. I just am soooo nervous about it and I cant figure out why, and it really stinks. I wish this would all just go away, I have never had anything like this my whole life, and all of the sudden BAM I get hit with this. I know alot of it has to do with getting robbed, but why now? I was robbed in January, Does it just build and build until it explodes? I wish everyone had answers to all of this. Any way take care.

NIcole

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Wed, 10-25-2006 - 2:02pm

I'm not making a diagnosis here, just using the term, but post traumatic stress pops into my head. From what I understand, the trauma doesn't always affect you immediately. In fact, some people repress the trauma & don't have problems until years later.


Did you ever talk to a crisis counselor? There is help available. You could ask the local police or even call your courthouse. These are usually free programs to help victims cope. Our local agency is called Victim's Resources. Maybe you could look for something like that in the yellow pages of your phonebook or look under social services. If you think that would help, Nicole, I would advise you to go for it. Good luck & keep in touch. (((hugs))) jan


 

 


 



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Wed, 10-25-2006 - 2:11pm

Oh my gosh, our home was burglarized during the day last Halloween, and it has been on my mind so much lately, especially because there is a house under construction next door (it was vacant at the time of the burglary). All the workers in and out have made me very nervous, and I have been wondering if some of my anxiety goes back to dealing with our burglary last Halloween. I always felt like I just kind of skipped over the whole thing - filed a police report, changed the locks and moved on. But I have been very distrustful of people since. I live in a close knit neighborhood, but it has made me look at everyone (well, more like their teenage kids) with a new eye.

Your post just totally touched a nerve! I'm seeing my therapist tonight, I'll tell you what she says.

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Sat, 10-28-2006 - 10:09pm
Hi Nicole, I'm rooting for you this weekend :)

Sheri Ann