Hi everyone

I am the wife of a police officer (of 22 years), who has been diagnosed with work related anxiety and depression, and placed on 100 mg of Zoloft and sleeping medication. This happened ten days ago (the diagnosis).

I am not sure what to expect, and how best to help him. I have noticed in the last week that he is becoming more withdrawn, and is avoiding any kind of social activity or contact. Is that withdrawal common????

He is sleeping and eating very poorly, can't get motivated to do anything, suffering from night sweats and palpitations, and feels nauseous whenever he thinks about work. I have also found that the things he used to enjoy do not hold any appeal for him, and he is easy to anger.

This feels bizarre to me, because up until the last year, he has loved his job.

I would really appreciate any experience you might be able to share with me, his introversion scares me.

Thanks

Lyn