zoloft

Just upped my dose of zoloft from 25mg to 50mg for general anxiety and panic. I have been on 50 mg for about a week. Last night I took my zoloft and about 15 minutes later, I had an overwhelming thought of self harm. This came out of nowhere and it really freaked me out to the point of a panic attack!!! I have never been suicidal. I was told by my mom that it was a side effect. She also said to not stop taking it. It's really weirding me out. Any info would be appreciated!

Post Edited (zackcar) : 3/21/2013 11:11:49 AM (GMT-6)

Zacker,

I completely agree with Rxclusion, so here are resources that you should have. (see below)

I hate to disagree with your mom, but you do need to call your prescribing doctor, as you may very well need to discontinue this medication.

This is not a side effect that you should try to 'ride out'.

Please call today!

S.C.



National Suicide Hotline
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
This is a combined network of the Amerian Association of Suicidology, the National Hopeline Network, CONTACT USA, and many other organizations. Call are automatically routed to the nearest crisis center to the phone from which the call for help is placed.

Helpful Web Sites:
Suicide Hotlines (listed by state)
Suicidal.com (includes Suicide Crisis Center and Depression and Suicide)
SuicidalTeens.com

I am so glad that you made an appointment!

The thing about thoughts of self-harm, is that you do not have control over them. You can rationally know that you have everything to live for...you don't even necessarily feel depressed...it is more like a compulsion or intrusive thought.

So it is really important that you talk this over with your doctor and get the help that you need.

Let us know how it goes, okay? And know that we are here to listen and are thinking and praying for you.

S.C.

P.S. Congratulations on your news!  What a great reason to advocate for you health at this time!

Zack, please dont take this wrong,

May you receive the fullness of the Love of God!

Larry ***

I went to see my doctor yesterday and told him everything. He discontinued my zoloft immediately. He referred me to a psychologist. He said I was having a bad side effect. He said I might just need talk therapy. I can feel it leaving my system. I have been off zoloft for two days now and my thoughts and anxiety are clearing up. Haven't had anymore thoughts like the one I had a few days ago. That was so scary. LARRY, I am a firm believer in Jesus Christ. Thank you for your prayers, they are greatly appreciated. I called and talked to my pastor the other night and that helped alot. When I have normal panic attacks I pray to submit to the Lord and to be surrounded by his presence. One of the hardest things I ever accepted was that it is ok as a Christian, to seek help with my thoughts and my mind from a doctor with meds. (Zoloft increased my anxiety)

I used to take Zoloft but it always made me feel a bit wierd. I now take Pristiq..... Much better . Always important to stay on top of your meds & tell your Doc if something's not right.