Quitting Zoloft

Hi everyone, my (nick) name is Moose and I'm in 10th grade. I've been on Zoloft since 3rd grade. Slowly I've went up to 100 mg. I was put on it because I got a tiny bit of anxiety and ADHD. Well once I got up to 75/100 mg it's just been downhill. I've had racing thoughts, panic attacks which I've never had before, (2 were so bad I threw up repeatedly) and etc. Since I've been on it I've also started doing terrible in school. Skipping class, cussing out teachers, punching walls until my knuckles were bloody, being suspended. I've even been out in an alternative school for ten days. Now I'm on suspension again and going in for a manifestation hearing. Almost a week ago I started weaning off my meds, I went down to 75 mg. I feel much calmer, I've had NO racing thoughts, panic attacks, etc. but I did get suspended for telling my teacher I didn't want to *****ing talk to them. I just want to share my experience of going off Zoloft.

I don't have a therapist pediatrician or phsyciatrist, but I talk to the counselor at school and my aide. I don't know what RSP is but I can talk to my aide and I have an IEP. My parents are supportive, but I think I'm going to stay off Medicine once I'm off Zoloft. You're fine.

Moose,

I agree with the others. You need help managing your condition. It sounds like reducing the dose is helping, but don't do it on your own.

In addition, being your age isn't helping. It's a confusing time and your body is doing this and that.

Man, I sound old.

John

Who says no, the doctors? If the doctors are telling you no then there must be a reason, what are you diagnosed with if I may ask, if too personal don't worry about it. I just worry that if the doctors are telling you not to get off them, then they have good reasons. You say you tapered down to 75mg and are feeling alot better, maybe keep taking them but at the 75mg dose?
I don't know the answers, I'm not a professional just trying to give you things to think about. :) Hope you are having a great weekend.

You guys are so nice thank you. I was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. I think I'm going to talk to my doctor about staying on 75 mg. Thanks again guys you make me feel really cared about (sorry if that sounds mushy)

Yeah, ive never actually talked to anyone else that has aspergers before, so that'd be great. If he doesn't mind of course.

Good to meet you too. I've actually went down to 50 mg, since we (my mom, dad, etc) believe it would be better. I went down to 50 mg yesterday, I feel okay today. I wanted to ask you though.. Do you have trouble with eye contact? I do. But I've been working on it a bunch and I think I've improved tremendously. Before I wouldn't of looked who I was talking to in the eyes but maybe once in the conversation but at my alternative school I grew to like my principal there and he helped me with the eye contact. Sorry for rambling.

Hi QtingZOLOF,
I'm glad you are feeling better, make sure to talk to your doctor about the new dose your taking. :) I'm glad you feel welcomed here, it is a great group of people. I just joined this site myself and already am feeling at home. :) Keep up the good work. :)

Hi

I was just wondering how you were getting on?

Hibee

Hi CT

No it's not specifically to do with Aspergers but it is something which most people with Aspergers find difficult but people with anxiety may also find keeping eye contact difficult.

Hibee

Hi Moose.:)

Great news about your wean! I am so glad that it is going well for you.:)

I am also glad that you are going to start your counseling again.

Maybe this time around, with some new perspective and time passed...you will find her more agreeable?

If not, there is certainly nothing wrong with looking for another therapist who you can work with. Sometimes it takes a couple of tries to find the right person!

Keep up the good work, and post with us when you can. We are cheering you on in your wean and recovery!

S.C.

Hi guys I'm still doing well. I'm on 12.5 or something like that now. I still get nervous sometimes but it's so much better than before

Thank you Hibee. I hope you're doing well too.