Mental Health Support
In reply to the discussion: I'm moving over here from the Cancer group [View all]steve2470
(37,457 posts)Zoloft works well for depression but not as well for anxiety. If your anxiety continues, you might want to talk to your doc about a non-addictive anti-anxiety agent like Gabapentin (originally an anti-convulsant but also used for anxiety). He/she might also want to increase your Zoloft to help you with the anxiety.
If you get anything for anxiety, be sure to read up on it. If he/she gives you Xanax (or any other benzodiazepine), just know that it works extremely well. If you get a benzo, you will want to follow the directions 100% and NOT increase your dosage yourself. Also, of course, stay in very close contact with your doc. Benzos are great for short-term usages, but IMHO (and I think most docs and psychiatrists agree with me) not for longer term usage.
Of course, there's always non-medication routes to decreasing anxiety such as meditation, herbal teas, exercise, correcting any irrational thoughts, and probably something I forgot.
Best wishes and keep on hanging in there. You have a ton of silent and "typed" support in here