THANK goodness for this forum. I need the support. I have been on Zoloft 100mg for 12 years. I have found other solutions in my life to relieve stress and been using them for about
one year and finally have the courage to try to get off. Daily meditation, yoga, praying, and overall not clogging my life up and saying yes to everyone. I needed to reduce my stress. I went down to 50 mg and then went off totally about
7 days ago. First week was ok, some crying, but not bad. I FELT things which was good. I felt like I was alive again. I have gained weight and never been able to get it off and thought it was just getting into my late 30s. NOW, I think maybe its the Zoloft. I had a panic attack last night, it was like fear based and I felt paranoid and scared. But I breathed through it, told myself it was not REAL and turned on some quiet meditation music. I made it through. I have been there before and through the towel in and went back on. I just want to be MED free, but also understand I don't have to be a hero. SO, treading lightly and with optimism.
Head zaps are interesting...and have had strange dreams. Very vivid. I also have irritability, but realize life is life and I have to deal with it, not just numb myself out. I feel like for 12 years I have been in a bubble and feel pretty alive and good.
Wish me luck...anyone know how long the head zaps last? Are paranoid feelings a part of withdrawal? or am I just a splash crazy?