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I am in 1st week of using 25 mg sertraline for anxiety. mostly i felt restlesness and irrtability so far.

Had few short phases where it felt stimulating.

What can i expect in coming weeks. Does the irritability or restlessness go away ? and also the stimulating part does it get too intense sometimes? has anyone experienced anything like it ?

I take TRT and cortisol replacent with hydrocortisone. I have a fear that sertraline may cause overstimulation/ inpulsivity in my case.

Has anyone got any thoughts on this or real experience ? how intese can it be with all medicine used together?

Also any suggestion if there are any meds that can calm the impulsivity if combined them with sertraline.

I am in 1st week of using 25 mg sertraline for anxiety. mostly i felt restlesness and irrtability so far.

Had few short phases where it felt stimulating.

What can i expect in coming weeks. Does the irritability or restlessness go away ? and also the stimulating part does it get too intense sometimes? has anyone experienced anything like it ?

I take TRT and cortisol replacent with hydrocortisone. I have a fear that sertraline may cause overstimulation/ inpulsivity in my case.

Has anyone got any thoughts on this or real experience ? how intese can it be with all medcns used together?

Also any suggestion if there are any meds that can calm the impulsivity if combined them with sertraline.

1st week 25mg then onwards 50mg. Just started 4th week, still dealing with the side effect like restlessness in arms and legs, anxiety and terrible sleep so using some sleep aid.

My question is what can i expect onwards as i have experienced some moments where zoloft is kiking in pretty good and gives real positive vibes. Does it keep getting better to some next levels or just settles pretty much with mood stablisation ?

Furthermore, what do i have to watch for? Is it going to get even intense? Also what sort of signs are worthy to notice and mention to my psychiatrist.

Thanks heaps.

Can i quit quetiapine cold turkey after just using it for 10 days or should i taper? i was using 25mg for anxiety and sleep.

Hi guys,

I had pitiuitary stalk surgery few years ago, currently I am on hormone replacement with testosterone, hydrocortisone, levothyroxine and anti diuretic hormone. I tolerate these medications alright but time to time levels/dosage change due to which I have been restless, agitated and euphoric at times.
These experiences gave me a continuous loop of anxiety and fear of reocurrence. I have lived with this fear and anxiety for 4 years and now it has come to a point where i am getting anxiety and panic attacks, mood swings with phases of depression, panic and fear. At this point my doctors (GP & Endocrinologist) have told me that i need to take long term psychiatric treatment which i was avoiding for a while.

I have consulted with couple of psychiatrists now, their remarks are that in my case normal ssri’s will have a tendency to cause mania/hypomania due to my steriods use and from my previous history with hormone replacement (i am not bipolar by the way).
They are suggesting a combination therapy with lamotrigine (lamictal) and quetiapine to lift depression and anxiety but also to take caution againt mania/hypomania.

Lamictal 50-100mg
Quetiapine 25mg

Now my question to you fellows who unfortunately may have been through similar journey, what sort of medication can suit my situation. Can i try only ssri’s 1st ? or should it be a combination therapy as per the psychiatrists remarks.
Thank you in advance for your input.

Hi guys,

I had pitiuitary stalk surgery few years ago, currently I am on hormone replacement with testosterone, hydrocortisone, levothyroxine and anti diuretic hormone. I tolerate these medications alright but time to time levels/dosage change due to which I have been restless, agitated and euphoric at times.
These experiences gave me a continuous loop of anxiety and fear of reocurrence. I have lived with this fear and anxiety for 4 years and now it has come to a point where i am getting anxiety and panic attacks, mood swings with phases of depression, panic and fear. At this point my doctors (GP & Endocrinologist) have told me that i need to take long term psychiatric treatment which i was avoiding for a while.

I have consulted with couple of psychiatrists now, their remarks are that in my case normal ssri’s will have a tendency to cause mania/hypomania due to my steriods use and from my previous history with hormone replacement (i am not bipolar by the way).
They are suggesting a combination therapy with lamotrigine (lamictal) and quetiapine to lift depression and anxiety but also to take caution againt mania/hypomania.

Lamictal 50-100mg
Quetiapine 25mg

Now my question to you fellows who unfortunately may have been through similar journey, what sort of medication can suit my situation. Can i try only ssri’s 1st ? or should it be a combination therapy as per the psychiatrists remarks.
Thank you in advance for your input.