How are you dealing with depression?

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diannemc1957
diannemc1957 Member Posts: 16
edited November 2018 in Mental Health: Because Cancer Doesn't Just Affect Your Breasts

anastrozole caused me to have bad anxiety and depression..finally went to doctor and was put on zoloft 50mg ..been on it for three weeks..feeling some better but still have bad days..doctor wants to increase dosage but I am scared to..there are times when I have what feels like brain zaps like my brain jumps.. if that makes sense? I also have times of overwhelming anxiety...sometimes I feel like something is holding and squeezing my brain...I just want to feel normal again!!!

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  • Wigging2000
    Wigging2000 Member Posts: 295
    edited November 2018

    Hello!

    I’m not on any meds yet that cause depression as a side effect, however I’ve been dealing with depression for 17 years....well probably more than that. I’ve been on antidepressants for 17 years! When I first start a new antidepressant I get many of those same sensations and they definitely go away...if it is the right drug for you. I’m not sure how many options of different antidepressants that you have with AI’s. However The increased dosage your dr is recommendingmay actually help with the sensations you are mentioning...it’s all about chemical balance. Hugs to you, I understand how scary this is!

    -Wigging

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  • lj4618
    lj4618 Member Posts: 11
    edited November 2018

    Hi diannemc1957,

    I have experienced brain zaps before. My Dr. told me it was because the dose was too low so I would experience a sort of withdrawal and that's what was causing the zaps. He told me to take it in the morning and then again at night and they went away. Definitely talk to your Dr and let him know.

    -Lj

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