I’m 20M, currently in my 2nd year of university. I’m finishing Week 3 on 100mg of Sertraline (Zosert) for Social Anxiety and GAD. I’m also using Clonazepam at night to help with sleep and overthinking.
I’m feeling pretty confused about my progress and wanted to ask:
The Comparison Trap: Even on 100mg, I still have moments where I spiral into comparing myself to others—stuff like their clothes, status, or success. It makes me feel inferior and it’s really draining. Should the meds be "blocking" these thoughts more effectively by now, or is it too early to tell?
Meds vs. Natural Adaptation: Before I started medication, I had days where I felt naturally confident just through social exposure. Now, I can't tell if the "good days" I'm having are the meds working or just me adapting on my own like I used to. How do you distinguish between the two?
Doctor Transparency: I’ve told my psychiatrist about the anxiety, but I haven't been 100% open about how deep these "inferiority" feelings go. Should I be more specific about these comparison spirals so he can calibrate the treatment, or is this just something that takes more time?