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Posted 3/13/2015 2:45 AM (GMT 0)


I joined Healing Well after reading so many posts from members that I can relate to. I spoke with my Doctor two months ago to discuss weaning myself off Zoloft 50mg down to 25mg. I haven't started, honestly I've been scared to. But, I feel ready now. :-)
After speaking with my husband, my best friend, my doctor and my therapist everyone is on board and I am looking to hear from anyone else's journey weaning off Zoloft. Thank you and I'll be keeping a journal on my phone to write down my feelings and I'll share them here as well with you all.

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Posted 3/13/2015 2:51 AM (GMT 0)
I weaned off Zoloft about 5 years ago when it started petering out on me mid day. I had a really hard time jumping from 12.5 (was at 50mg initially) and switched over to cymbalta. Looking back, I probably should have cut that in half before jumping.

Good luck! Keep us posted and let us know how we can support you.
Posted 3/13/2015 4:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hi TF and welcome!
Wishing you the best on your wean! I am glad to hear that you have the support of your team...that is great!
I am guessing that you have likely picked up some good skills in therapy to help you with your wean and beyond. It is good to have a stong set of tools for when you leave one form of treatment behind...
If you need or want any new ideas, below is the link to our Resources here, full of great self-help tips!

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206


Keep posting here with us if you find it helpful.;) We are here to understand, and support is key!
Talk soon,
S.C.
Posted 3/16/2015 6:41 PM (GMT 0)
Today is Day 3 of 25mg... It's going okay so far, I can't tell yet. I will be seeing our therapist this Friday with my husband. I am hopeful the links Scaredy Cat posted for self-help tips can reinforce all the tools I have been taught in the past 6 months. I was prescribed Zoloft for my anxiety/depression/anger. The dark thoughts I used have, no one truly understood how quickly my feelings enveloped me into a 'anger/depression' state. Zoloft worked to calm and numb my realities and senses. A 'blessing' in disguise. But the dependency of this medication to bring me that so called peace and of course the side effect of my weight gain on a 5'2 female frame hitting 200lbs on the scale is enough for me to try to say 'enough is enough'. But I am still scared. Scared of the unknown. Scared of the poor coping mechanisms I used to use. Worried for my two children who are innocent bystanders when I would fly off the handle with them. Sigh, let's hope for strength. Thank you for reading. Any more experiences are appreciated.
Posted 3/16/2015 8:05 PM (GMT 0)
TF,

I can understand your reservations...changes are scary sometimes! The idea of relying solely on your coping skills is naturally daunting...but I think that the fact that you are taking your recovery so seriously, and looking at it realistically speaks volumes...and that you are going to be very successful!!

Your support team all agree that you are ready, so go forward with a confidence that those who know you best have faith in your ability to do this.:)

Glad to hear you are taking advantage of the self-help material....every tool helps!

We are here in support, so keep us posted. ;)

S.C.
Posted 3/16/2015 10:09 PM (GMT 0)
if you have problems let us know . the way i did it was a brief switch to prozac. prozac is a breeze to stop .
Posted 4/1/2015 1:06 PM (GMT 0)
I am almost three weeks at Zoloft 25mg dose. I have been writing in my daily journal about my struggles and strengths to overcome any obstacles along the way. I have been having some hot flashes and moments of waking up in the middle of the night. But, that could all be attributed to just over analyzing my symptoms. I am going to try 25mg every other day for two weeks Friday. I will need a calendar to remind myself when it's not due. After taking a pill every morning as a routine it may be hard to forget the schedule. But I'll be sure to tape a calendar where I keep my pills. Thank you for listening and reading and I hope you all have a good day. cool yeah
Posted 4/1/2015 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
Great job on your weaning from zoloft. Sounds like you are doing good. Keep us updated on how it goes. Wishing you the best and an anxiety free day!
Posted 4/1/2015 6:42 PM (GMT 0)
Hi TF,

Great job on your continued wean! Sound like you are doing a fantastic job of using your coping skills, and keep a postive attitude...both essential tools.;)

Yes, use of your calendar and/or a daily pill ration box/organizer will help keep you on track.

Wishing you the best...and keep updating, so we can keep you in support!

S.C.
Posted 4/1/2015 11:19 PM (GMT 0)
The one time I weaned off of Zoloft I did it very incorrectly. I didn't do it with a doctor's approval, I actually stopped cold- turkey which is a huge no no so I had some not so great experiences, and had to get back on to balance myself out. However, I'm also in the process of trying to wean off of my 100mg a day and will go about doing it the RIGHT way this time :). When you do it slow and steady, symptoms should be very minimal and you will do great
Posted 4/2/2015 9:24 PM (GMT 0)
Does anyone use the chat room
Posted 4/2/2015 9:33 PM (GMT 0)
Not really Rollingstone, sometimes but not very often. I know I've never used it,not sure why though lol.
Posted 4/3/2015 4:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Rollingstone and welcome!

I know I just simply do not have much time for the chat rooms...

However, you can check in anytime, and even if there is nothing going on in the A/P room...

...if you would like to jump in on another ongoing discussion in another forum room, you can ask to join in.

Most people are nice and accomodating in this regard.:)

Be sure to keep posting with us as well if you'd like. We have great Resources (top of the main page) and are here tosupport anytime!

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat
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