I have been a "highly funtioning" depressed person for many years: life of the party, witty, intelligent, charming, intelligent conversationalist, highly successful at the top of the food chain in my field, ...until I got home. Work was an escape from myself for me. If I had no weekend functions to attend I would be catatonic, only getting out of bed to use the bathroom. I had always felt like a...
CbearTrigga | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/6/2007
Condition: Extreme Apprehension or Fear of Social Interaction
Overall rating 4.3
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Have been on this medication for 5 weeks to treat social anxiety and panic attacks. I sort of had a placebo effect when i first started treatment that made me feel less anxious, however my doctor said this was not common. I think just the thought of starting treatment made me feel better. My anxiety has definately decreased and no panic attacks since starting. I am just worried of becoming dependant on this drug after my treatment is complete. Whats with the ED and no ejaculating?? Some info on this would be great.Read More Read Less
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touchofblue | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/4/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.7
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I'm actually taking sertraline for 3 reasons: depression, social anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It's helped...but believe your doctor when s/he says it may cause ED.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/25/2007
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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This drug was only effective for me when I first took and stayed on a mood stabilizer to address my mania. I went through the agonizing process of being treated solely with anti-depressants twice by my family doctor. Unfortunately, he only saw the depression but missed the harder to detect manic side. SSRIs alone made me feel worse at it amplified my mania. Topamax and Sertraline have worked wonders for me. The third critical piece is working with a therapist that truly understand bi-polar.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/21/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 4.7
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I began to take this medication due to progressive anxiety and panic attacks. Once I had been perscribed this medication I felt much better knowing that hopefully my perscription would help me. After being on the medication for about 2 weeks I noticed that the panic, aniety, and depression seemed to slip away. I still had bad days, but the dwelling and panic subsided. Now after being on the medication for over 6 weeks I feel like I am back to normal. The only side-effects I have noticed with the medication is when I began to take the medication, I noticed that when a panic/aniety attack was begining I felt a sensation of tingling or a slight shiver upon the onset of an attack. This sensation was very mild and went away after a week. I am very happy that I spoke to my doctor about this medication. -PLRead More Read Less
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sixpack | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/18/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.3
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so far it has not help...
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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 3.7
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Althought I was pleased with the effectiveness and ease of use, after discontinuing the drug after 2 years, there have been some problems. I have been experiencing panic attacks, and the feeling of an electrical charge underneath my skin/the feeling of bugs underneath my skin. I'm not sure what to do from here.
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tj | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/27/2007
Condition: Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome
Overall rating 4.0
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do not want to stop taking because i go back to my bad self if i stop taking.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/21/2007
Condition: Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome
Overall rating 2.3
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After taking, had a constant upset stomach. Also had a sexual side effect where could maintain an erection, but could not ejaculate
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