Cutting back on Zoloft

I spoke with my doc and I've reduced my meds back to where they were. I don't notice any difference since the increase other than weight gain. And the weight gain added to my anxiety. I'm hoping I'll see a loss of weight now or at least no gain. I worked so hard for my big weight loss and to see it come back destroyed my self esteem which is low enough as it is. I only increased the dosage as a new therapist pushed it. She also pushed Xanax even at times I didn't need it. Meds have a place in my life but when they become the solution it's time to reevaluate. I'm on 50mg now of Zoloft and Xanax as needed. And I'm looking for a new therapist. I hope I've made the right move.

I used to take Zoloft in 50mg and Seroquel of 200mg before I threw them away in the trash. Don't need them anymore. I've been off both of them for about 3 months and I'm not going back to taking neither one of them. I did a lot more than cut back. The only side effects I had with the medication were being too drowsy at night and for the Zoloft it brought my sex drive down. Being off the medication brought my vital organs up along with energy level. Sleep about every night without the help of meds. The solution will be too read the word of GOD in the bible to follow him as much as you can everyday for as long as you are breathing still on this earth. To find ways to put his powerful words into action on a regular basis this will take change from within. Eat healthy, when I shop vegetables and fruits fill my carriage for the right nourishments. Get sleep and when it's hard to sleep like it be for everyone at times, stand up to find something you like to do until you can sleep. You have to keep active in life with different activities that your involved in and it doesn't hurt to meet someone which is the only thing I haven't done yet. That makes a difference cause you will have some one to share your emotions with in REAL LIFE other than the internet. It's not the same speaking to someone on the internet then if you spoke to them face to face. Life doesn't stop until it's over.

WellHealed,

Great name btw...I love me a good pun!;p

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MissClairol
"Don't be Afraid".
Ever heard that before? Just let yourself be, if you feel good enjoy it, everyone does not have problems with meds, I think that when people feel better they get hungry, just eat reasonably.
Enjoy your life. Its really cool!

Larry ***

Post Edited (lgm1942) : 4/7/2013 2:02:13 PM (GMT-6)