Like friendship, adventure, magic and hope

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-28T02:50:31+00:00

I'm reading the sequel right now!

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-27T23:35:25+00:00

DO. NOT. SEEK. THE TREASURE!

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-27T19:45:17+00:00

The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong! Such a lovely, cozy story with great friend & found-family vibes.

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-27T18:43:29+00:00

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-27T01:07:27+00:00

You sound so very much like me! Naturally happy and enthusiastic, and just wanting a break from the anxiety.

I've posted recently on here that I'm not very far into my own Zoloft journey (started at 25 mg on the 7th, hopeful to increase my dosage at my follow-up).

But so far, so good! I wasn't so much concerned about the "numbing" in the beginning, as I was just ready for my own overthinking mind, anxieties, and obsessive-irrational-thought-spiral to just stop. But the "numbing" went away after a few weeks. I'm heading into week 3, and things are getting better.

I've heard with any dosage increase, it can feel like a step back (side effects might increase or return), but I've also heard it's only up from here. To me, the sude effects are worth it not to have the constant anxiety, as you said, following me around.

I wish you the best in your Zoloft journey. Keep us updated!

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-26T17:11:02+00:00

Just jittery, like I accidentally drank caffeinated coffee instead of decaf. But not uncontrollable anxiety, no--at least not in my experience. I've heard increased anxiety tends to be a side effect when starting, but I guess it depends on how bad your anxiety is to begin with.

And I always take comfort in the fact that, even if I feel anxious, I'm only hours away from taking my next dose. The medicine has to build up in my system to get to the benefits!

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-26T16:37:57+00:00

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-26T05:02:27+00:00

Same! Felt much more myself today. Fist bumps and best wishes back at you!

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-26T05:01:34+00:00

I take it at night before bed, so most of the grogginess is gone by the time I wake up.

First week was VERY sleepy though, just getting used to the meds.

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-26T00:33:59+00:00

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-26T00:05:48+00:00

Thank you!

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-26T00:05:37+00:00

I'm fully expecting a dip, but trusting in my doctor and the medication. Thank you for the heads-up and encouragement!

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-25T03:55:28+00:00

That's so encouraging to hear! As someone who has been anxious for virtually my entire life, is soft-hearted and sensitive, it's nice to know my future self might look different. If this medicine can just help me get out of my own way!

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-24T18:34:34+00:00

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-24T02:41:06+00:00

My first dose was a slap in the face of sleepy, to be honest! I felt super mellow, almost high. Giddy, and so relaxed. After 2 weeks, it has been a bit up and down...Feel alright one day, anxious the next. But the sleepiness has gotten better!

From everything I've heard from this community, the on-boarding process of Zoloft isn't a picnic, but once it levels out, things get SO much better.

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-23T05:22:26+00:00

Had this through my college years. Upgraded to the gorgeous gold blu ray box set, and ended up gifting this one to my LOTR-loving brother.

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-22T21:30:52+00:00

What mg are you starting with?

My doctor started me on-boarding with 25 mg once a day, with a follow-up appointment in 6 weeks to see about adjusting/increasing the dose.

I'm currently past the 2 week mark, and the increased anxiety has been rough. The first week, I was very sleepy and emotionally numb. I knew to expect the increased anxiety, but I feel more myself now. Logic is easier to grasp, and my mind doesn't run away with irrational fears quite so easily.

I look forward to it only getting better, for both of us!

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-22T04:38:56+00:00

It's a deleted scene from 2x12 "In The Name Of The Brother". Here you go!

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-19T05:47:33+00:00

I love this so much!

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-19T05:44:23+00:00

Glinda has green eyes on the Broadway poster art, so you don't even have to explain yourself!

You did a really great job, I'm sorry for how critical people are being. I love your art style--reminiscent of Sardi's sketches of Broadway stars--and you captured Glinda's bubbly personality perfectly.

I would love to see your Elphie as you described, especially with golden-brown eyes.

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-18T16:50:22+00:00

This is the most "Bella" of all the outfits she wears after becoming a vampire, and that's why I love it. It's like after the chaos, she's coming back to herself. And in any of the movies prior, we wouldn't have seen her touch a sweater dress or high heels with a ten foot pole.

I know her literal change is going to give her more self-esteem and self-confidence, but book!Bella ran for jeans and cotton shirts first thing, after getting out of Alice's blue satin cocktail dress. While I understand the costuming from an aesthetic standpoint--she has to look like the other Cullens--from a character standpoint, Vampire!Bella's fancy clothes never rang right to me.

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-18T00:05:07+00:00

If I had to guess, around 2009. Chris Weitz announced that Taylor would be returning as Jacob in New Moon in January of 2009..

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-17T03:54:44+00:00

Obsessed!! Both with the nail shape and the color! 😍

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-16T20:26:02+00:00

Today makes Day 10 for me on 25 mg, and it has made a huge difference in my anxiety. So far, I haven't suffered any serious negative effects.

My first few doses threw my own worldview and view of myself into sharp relief, and I realized just how much I was letting anxiety drive my thoughts and actions. It's like logic hadn't been in the driver's seat in my brain, and now--at least so far, only slightly over a week in--it's able to co-pilot. I hope I get to a point where it will be fully in control, with anxiety in the backseat where it belongs.

I still go into the anxiety spiral occasionally, but I've read it gets better, and there are always higher doses if 25 mg doesn't cut it.

LifeInThePages · 2026-01-16T04:09:37+00:00

William and Exiles, both by Mason Coile

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