Should I take zoloft for anxiety?

Question

2-3 years ago I was depressed and the doctor put me on effexor , but that made me even more depressed so he switched me on risperdal(risperidone) and it has helped me for my depression though , but I'm still not happy.Should I switch to zoloft since I have social anxiety and anxiety disorders ?

Answer 1

I would recommend a psychiatrist or psychologist who will not only prescribe medication, but therapy also.  I believe that there are many who are diagnosed as bipolar or depressed and then treated as if it is a permanent condition.  So little is really understood about these mental diseases.  I know someone who was diagnosed as bipolar 10 years ago, but now no longer takes any medication.  She is being monitored by her doctor and has been finding emotional tools to cope with the ups and down of life.  So far, she is doing well, but it is a day to day thing. Hopefully someday, she will no longer even have to have therapy!

The best of luck to you!

Answer 2

meds are only going to get you half way better. coping skills are the mai n thing. thats what is getting me by  

Answer 3

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Answer 4

NO.

do not take any more drugs.They cannot cure your illnesses.They only hide it and make the problem seem solved when in fact it is getting worse you just do not know it.

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Answer 5

talk to your Dr.  If you are working with your GP for your anxety, stop that and see a psychiatrist....they will better know how to treat anxety.  tell your Dr it isnt working if it isnt.  

You said you still are not happy?  does that mean you are still depressed?  They are anti depressants, not happy pills.  If it treated your depression fine and you just are unhappy then you have to address the reasons in your life that you are unhappy.

If you need to switch meds for your anxiety because what you are on is not working, switch to what your Dr sugests.