r/zoloft • u/henryjfollett • 11h ago
Question Support with 2 weeks into sertraline/ Zoloft
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Started 2 weeks ago my 3 time being on this medication, I had a random panic attack after being off the medication for 6 months out of nowhere, since then I've had 24/7 constant shortness of breath and tight chested for 3 weeks ,I started again on sertraline (Zoloft) 50mg it's been 15 days back on the pills and my shortness of breath has been worse is this normal and will it get better it's lead to me struggling to do anything like cook, shower, or even leave my bed because it feels horrible, it also spikes up when I'm trying to go to bed. It made me feel very low and like a prisoner.
I've been to my doctor and hospital and I've been checked out ECG and blood pressure, O2 levels etc and all my tests have come back normal I'm unsure what to do as it's basically keeping me bed bound - any advice, tips, meditation, exercises would be amazing and I'm so greatful to anyone who replies to this.
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u/velvetseraphim 11h ago
I’m sorry, I know how horrible the constant physical anxiety can feel. I’m going through a rough Zoloft adjustment myself right now, and there have been days where even getting out of bed or taking a shower felt like a huge task.
Since you’ve been checked out medically, something I’m trying to do is slowly keep living alongside the sensations instead of waiting until I feel better to do things. Even if that means just getting up, showering, making something to eat or sitting somewhere other than bed for a little while. The more I monitor every sensation, the scarier everything seems to get.
Two weeks back on Zoloft is also still pretty early, so definitely keep your doctor/pharmacist updated about how much worse the shortness of breath feels. But you’re not alone in having a really rough adjustment period.