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Is 7 Weeks On Zoloft For Depression Not Enough Time For The Full Effect To Kick In?

I have been on 100mgs of Zoloft for 7 weeks foe anxiety and depression also I am in menopause I was on it before and decided to wean off after 6 months I had to restart it, I am currently weaning off .05 Lorazapam. In the last couple days I have noticed anxiety has started to break through. Is it still not enough time for the full effect to kick in? Thank you Barb!
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
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Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
If you are having anxiety symptoms then it is likely that the disorder was not cured. You will have to restart zoloft as of now and continue your treatment for at least 6 months more from the time of getting well 100%.
You may also augment your treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy. This therapy is taken by either a psychologist or a psychiatrist in which the therapist identifies impaired cognitions (Thoughts) and try to correct them. They are 15-20 min weekly session and there should be around 8-10 sessions to help you with your illness.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy
                                        
Wish you good health,
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
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Is 7 Weeks On Zoloft For Depression Not Enough Time For The Full Effect To Kick In?

Hello, Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. If you are having anxiety symptoms then it is likely that the disorder was not cured. You will have to restart zoloft as of now and continue your treatment for at least 6 months more from the time of getting well 100%. You may also augment your treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy. This therapy is taken by either a psychologist or a psychiatrist in which the therapist identifies impaired cognitions (Thoughts) and try to correct them. They are 15-20 min weekly session and there should be around 8-10 sessions to help you with your illness. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy Wish you good health, Kind regards Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.