DT, For me Zoloft has been a miracle but unfortunately is does come with some side effects. What you are experiencing is "normal" as I had the same issue the second time I started taking it....
Hi laxmom, I am on Zoloft....my second go around with it. I am not in any way suggesting medical advise however when I started Zoloft (both times) I started on 50mg for 10 days then went to 75mg for...
Hi Rx, I am on my second round of Zoloft. I made a very bad decision to stop taking it a few years back cold turkey and had a bad relapse. However, I can say for me Zoloft has been amazing. Yes, I...
Hi everyone! Happy New Year....12 days late! :) I haven't posted in a while but I always continue to stay in touch by reading posts. It was a year ago right now when I had a huge set back with my...
Hi sda44t, I completely understand where you are right now. Unfortunately I been there more times than I have wanted. I don't know much about Paxil but I am on Zoloft and my doctor gave me Xanax to...
Hi Pink, Back at the end of February I started my second stint with Zoloft after a pretty traumatic event in my life. The first time it work great for me so my doctor started me on it again. However,...
Hi Anxious..... My experience with AD's has been different both times. Although you had a bad experience with it, Zoloft has been a life saver for me. However, the first time I started it (in 2001) I...
Hi One.... I am on Zoloft and this is my second time. The first time was 2001 and this time was mid February 2012. This AD has been a miracle for me! Not only did it manage my depression but it also...
I have vivid dreams as well. I'm in week 8 of this round of Zoloft (second time on it) and for me the dreams don't start until I get about a month into the meds.....weird I know but normal! :) Packer...
Sooooo weird Barb....I was just thinking about him tonight as well! Hopefully he checks in!...
Hey Wingman..... WOW, you have the male version of my story! LOL. Same exact thing happened to me in 2007....for me it was May. Found out my husband had been cheated for almost a year!!!!!! Still...
Hi, I usually post and reply in the anxiety forum but I have a question concerning my allergies/sinuses. A week ago Wednesday I woke up with pressure behind my eyes and along my eyebrow. Not so much...
Thank you all so much!!! And day 2 was better than day 1..... :) It means a lot that you took the time to recognize my huge accomplishment. And I will say, going back to work sure makes me sleep...
Medved..... I completely understand your concerns BUT use the Xanax in conjunction with the Lexapro to get your anxiety in check which will then allow you to sleep. As I mentioned once before (i...
Hi all..... Well, my first day back to work was awesome!!! I commute (about 35-40 minute drive) so my mind was spinning on the way to work but the cool thing is I caught myself and did an internal...
Great advice WM.....thanks a TON!!! Packer...
Thank you both so much. It's such a weird feeling I have.....very excited to go back but very anxious at the same time. My Mom said it's kind of like when you start a new job. :) And SC you are...
Hi All.... So, after a three week medical leave I am going back to work on Monday. However, I am happy to be going back but at the same time I am getting very nervous and I can't seem to figure out...
Hi Love..... I am on Zoloft....actually it's my second time on it. Decided I was a big girl and quit cold turkey about a year ago....lol....and I found out the hard way that is a BAD thing to do....
Hey Belle.... Have a great time!!! I am going out with some girlfriends tonight which will be my first time really out anywhere in about 5 weeks...well out anywhere with someone other than my Mom or...
Hey medved...... Just wanted to check in and see how you are doing?? I hope you are getting some better sleep. :) Take Care Packer...
Medved...... You may need to take a higher dose of melatonin. I take 10mgs. I started with 5mg to see how my body reacted and it was ok but I was waking up around 2am-3am almost every night. Now the...
Prayers to you all......Hope everything turns out good for your sister/baby. Packer...
Hi medved.... The side effects you are experiencing are all very common. As weird as this may sound you can sometimes feel a little worse before it gets better but that's just your body (and brain)...
Hi everyone, It's been a while since I have posted but I wanted to share what has been going on the past few weeks and my wish is to give hope to those who may still be struggling. I have been off...
Hi medved.... I have used xanax off an on....in conjunction with Zoloft....since 2001. I have never become addicted. As a matter of fact I am still on the lowest dose possible (.25mg) and it still...
Hi everyone... Recently a few people who I know that go to the same counselor as I have shared that they are doing acupuncture for their anxiety and they are having amazing results. I have done a lot...
So, it will level out though at some point right...?? It's starting to make my anxiety kick in again because my thoughts are wreaking havoc on me.....I am scared that I'm never going to feel "normal"...
I was just wondering if it is normal it have good days and bad days early on beginning an anti-depressant....in my case zoloft. Yesterday i felt really good and today I'm just kind of "numb"....if...
Well, I don't want to get over excited because I realize anxiety/depression is a process but I wanted to share with everyone that I did not have to take a regular Xanax all weekend. Now before you...
Kitt.... You're amazing....thanks for the feedback. It doesn't help either that I am a tad bit impatient! :) Packer...
OK, try to follow this LOL First off, I'm not looking for medical advise just maybe people out there who have experienced some of the same I am going to ask. When I realized that I was relapsing from...
Good for you, bella!!! Yesterday was the first day in the past three weeks I haven't had to take a xanax.....which is pretty amazing since I spent most of the day at my best friends Dad's funeral. I...
Well, lets see if I can answer a few of these questions......First off I was on Zoloft for 11 years....religiously until last August. From Sept-early January I had three major events happen (not good...
First off, sorry for all the questions I am putting out there today. :) As some of you may remember, I stopped taking my Zoloft last August (cold turkey)....YES, I said it....cold turkey. And I know...
Yes S.C. if taken in higher doses for long periods of time (a year or longer) there is a possibility of liver issues but it is meant to be taken for a few months to coincide with other medications...
Has anyone ever tried kava kava? I am hearing really good things about it and so far there is no drug interaction with zoloft. I'm going to ask my doctor today about it. Kava is a natural stress and...
Kitt.... How long have you been taking them?? Packer...
Hi everyone..... Wanted to pose a question to the group. Has anyone taken Fish Oil (Omega 3) and/or B-Complex while on Zoloft or any other SSRI?? I ask because I have been told by my doctor and...
Thanks again Kitt.... Sometimes just to have someone post and say YOU'RE OK means so much!!! :) Packer...
Thanks Kitt....I REALLY appreciate you responding so quickly. I am work today and I am doing everything I can to keep my mind busy. Normally this isn't a problem but right now is our slow time so I...
Hi again everyone..... I had a horrible night last night....probably one of the worst panic attacks ever......I really don't know what brought it on so bad because for the most part my evening was...
Good Morning..... I'm having a bad day....anxiety is SUPER high. Ended up working from home today which may have turned out to be a bad idea since I am home alone and my thoughts are running ramped!...
Thanks S.C. for you reply. I have been telling myself it's just a bump in the road but I'm not listening very well! :) It's just so frustrating because I was feeling quite a bit better BUT this to...
Orch.....I read your question and then went to reply and it was gone....??? In any event I have ALL sorts of health anxiety issues......you name it and I most likely have it. I wish i...
I just got over my fear of catching the flu my youngest daughter had two weeks ago and BAM, my oldest wakes up with it this morning......OMG, I can't believe it!!! Here goes my anxiety......through...
Thank you all for your kind words. Being a VERY impatient (lol) person, I want to feel better right now!!! HA. But I am trying to see the small good things that are happening which is why I titled...
Hi Nanakay, Speaking from experience, stopping your meds cold turkey is not a good idea. When i did that my symptoms came back worse and even some new ones surfaced. In addition, it seemed to take...
Hi everyone! It's been a bit since I posted last and I just wanted to give a little update. First off, I think I am making a little stride....of course it's VERY small but at least it's in the right...
Thank you andwes for your reply......I know I have to be patient but that's not one of my good points...ha. I'm somewhat mad at myself because I felt this coming on a few months back but of course...