back again. it´s been a few weeks without my medication now. for a while everything seemed to work for the better. a week or so after i stopped taking the pills i started to go out again, feeling somewhat hopeful about the future. but right now everything seems like a lost cause to me. and probably it´s not the withdrawal now, just plain depression/anxiety again. i can barely walk, i feel dizzy all day long, my biggest wish is to stay in bed and feel nothing at all - i mean, i don´t wanna feel happy, i just wanna be sense-less somehow. in a way i feel i´m missing out on things. i´m 24, just finished my masters degree, and i have absolutely no plan for the future. i feel that after 6 years of recurrent depression and anxiety i can somehow put up with the symptoms, but that is all - no desires, no ardent wishes, no future plan. i cannot even imagine i could enjoy my life, just stick to it. from time to time i wish i wouldn´t be living alone, but to be honest, i know a hug now and then wouldn´t transform my suffering. so during the night i stay in bed, watch cheesy movies and whenever people kiss or hug, i look at them like an alien - no envy at all. i just feel i will never know how it feels to be comforted.
i feel old, rusty. so this is my ......."follow-up report".
i feel old, rusty. so this is my ......."follow-up report".
As helpful as this thread is I feel like maybe it presents perhaps overly dire prospects, since of course only those with greater withdrawal effects are the ones who are going to be looking these things up. So I want to add some encouragement and say that it's not going to be terrible for everyone. A lot of it depends on the dosage obviously, but I also think that maybe the amount of side effects you had in the beginning might indicate how bad withdrawal effects will be, but I only have my personal experience to back that up. I was on 50 mg for about 3 months and two weeks ago I went down to 25 for a week, then stopped completely. I was feeling pretty much fine except for being slightly dizzy, and to be honest it was not an entirely bad sort of dizziness. I thought I got off easy, although after one week I'm still feeling a little strange, which is why I was here checking out how long these symptoms are supposed to last. I think I am having only mild "zaps" I wasn't sure what everyone meant by that for a while, but recently I've noticed an occasional subtle adrenaline rush even while doing very mundane things, like while checking my e-mail and quickly hitting the back button, I'd get a sudden rush and think wtf?? this is hardly something to get anxious about. I guess it was the sudden eye movement. One of the reasons I've gone off of it is that I've gained a ton of weight because of really extreme and unwarranted bouts of hunger (I know, the opposite of what most people experience). Unfortunately still getting those, but I guess it will be a few weeks before it wears off entirely, and hopefully that will go away as well. Been feeling pretty depressed but since that's why I went on it in the first place it's only to be expected.
Please don't immediately blame your doctors for prescribing meds with some adverse symptoms. I am as suspicious of drug companies as the next person (I've actually done a considerable amount of research into drug advertising for school, I guess to try to talk myself out of going on drugs but I gave in in the end). I agree that messing around with neurotransmitters is almost asking for trouble, but many doctors are (hopefully) basing their opinions on previous experience with patients who have had major improvements with sertraline (and everyone's chemistry is different!). I don't think I regret trying it, if only it didn't make me eat like a horse with the added effect of not caring that I was packing on the pounds, until I realized that none of my clothes fit anymore. ANYWAY...
I wish everyone the best of luck!
Please don't immediately blame your doctors for prescribing meds with some adverse symptoms. I am as suspicious of drug companies as the next person (I've actually done a considerable amount of research into drug advertising for school, I guess to try to talk myself out of going on drugs but I gave in in the end). I agree that messing around with neurotransmitters is almost asking for trouble, but many doctors are (hopefully) basing their opinions on previous experience with patients who have had major improvements with sertraline (and everyone's chemistry is different!). I don't think I regret trying it, if only it didn't make me eat like a horse with the added effect of not caring that I was packing on the pounds, until I realized that none of my clothes fit anymore. ANYWAY...
I wish everyone the best of luck!
Anyone heard of "Deprex" , supposed to help get off Zoloft.
I was put on Zoloft in 1994. Have been on 150mg day for 5years. When I tried to slowly reduce my dosage I encountered emotional problems. Tried this about four times so went back on them for the last four years. Now I am retired and better informed ("You are what you think") I no longer have emotional problems. Started reducing my dosage but replaced it with a Homeopathic medicine DEPREX made by "VAXA" maybe, (Not available in Canada) because it prevents most of the Zoloft's withdrawal symptoms, and itself does not have any. Has anyone else had any experience with DEPREX? Recommended dosage is 2 to 4 capsules twice a day which is a wide gap! So far I only have the Zaps but not too severe. Feedback on dosage would be helpful. Thanks. o.O
I was put on Zoloft in 1994. Have been on 150mg day for 5years. When I tried to slowly reduce my dosage I encountered emotional problems. Tried this about four times so went back on them for the last four years. Now I am retired and better informed ("You are what you think") I no longer have emotional problems. Started reducing my dosage but replaced it with a Homeopathic medicine DEPREX made by "VAXA" maybe, (Not available in Canada) because it prevents most of the Zoloft's withdrawal symptoms, and itself does not have any. Has anyone else had any experience with DEPREX? Recommended dosage is 2 to 4 capsules twice a day which is a wide gap! So far I only have the Zaps but not too severe. Feedback on dosage would be helpful. Thanks. o.O
I can't believe I actually found this forum. I had no idea what was wrong with me until now! I went on Zoloft 50 mg a little over a year ago for post partum depression. The first day I took it I had horrible dirrhea, but I kept taking it knowing it would make me better. After about a month it did make me better, except for the fact that I didn't care about anything. I was just numb. After about 3 months of taking it I decided to go off of it and I was so sick. I didn't know what was wrong but now I seen that someone described "ZAPS" and it's pretty much just like that. My eyes wouldn't catch up with my head. It was so weird. After I took my Zoloft again it went away and I decided that I could not go off of it. I have gone a few days here and there without it and my husband can always tell because I get sick and super irritated. Even just a few days ago I hadn't had it and I completley blew up at him and went nuts. I know I was prescribed for PPD but I'm pretty sure there has to be something else wrong with me. I know now that I will never be able to go off of Zoloft, because I "need it" even though it makes me feel like I don't care about anything...and plus I don't want to feel those withdrawls again, EXTREME DIZZINESS, VERTIGO, ZAPS, HEADACHE...all not fun 8-|
Hi Claritydoc, thanks for the info on Deprex. I am going to my local natural food co-op to see if they carry Deprex in their homeopathic remedy section. I have been on a 50mg stretch of zoloft for 9 mos. now, prescribed by a genl practitioner to counter a recent bout of the blues (I have been on zoloft 150mg for 2 years, and paxil for 6 mos. awhile back).
DUring this 9-month stretch I have tried to quit a month ago by cutting the 50mg pill in half, taking 25 mg for a week, then cutting that in half the week after. I experienced such horrible muscle and joint pain in week two that I got so scared I took the 50mgs and then the joint pain stopped within 4 hours! It is such an addiction type feeling, I can imagine the withdrawal is similar to a heroin addicts craving. I wanted to stop taking zoloft because it had done its job, and I felt fine and was ready to start working out and lose the weight I had gained (15 lbs in 9 mos). I am 41, and healthy, I used to be a runner and rock climber until the depression hit me back in 2004 (my parents passed away).
SInce I recently obtained better health insurance I made an appointment with a psychiatrist to talk about getting a month's prescription so that I can wean off zoloft over a month or longer, thinking that maybe I need to lower dosages over a 2 week period. Instead, after talking to me about the symptoms I had while on zoloft (ie., the lack of sex drive, the weight gain), the doctor sent me out the door suggested I switch to lexapro because he determined I had "generalized anxiety issues" that still needed to address, and gave me 2 week sample worth of lexapro!!! I am furious, and really this experience demonstrates how these shrinks are glorified drug pushers. I am more adamant now about quitting zoloft but I have 5 days left of zoloft. I will probably be in pain soon but hey, now that I have health insurance, I may just go to the emergency room if it gets bad. I hate thinking about this knowing that I will be sick but I dont want to be on SSRIs anymore. I am NOT depressed! Why do doctors harm rather than help???!!!
DUring this 9-month stretch I have tried to quit a month ago by cutting the 50mg pill in half, taking 25 mg for a week, then cutting that in half the week after. I experienced such horrible muscle and joint pain in week two that I got so scared I took the 50mgs and then the joint pain stopped within 4 hours! It is such an addiction type feeling, I can imagine the withdrawal is similar to a heroin addicts craving. I wanted to stop taking zoloft because it had done its job, and I felt fine and was ready to start working out and lose the weight I had gained (15 lbs in 9 mos). I am 41, and healthy, I used to be a runner and rock climber until the depression hit me back in 2004 (my parents passed away).
SInce I recently obtained better health insurance I made an appointment with a psychiatrist to talk about getting a month's prescription so that I can wean off zoloft over a month or longer, thinking that maybe I need to lower dosages over a 2 week period. Instead, after talking to me about the symptoms I had while on zoloft (ie., the lack of sex drive, the weight gain), the doctor sent me out the door suggested I switch to lexapro because he determined I had "generalized anxiety issues" that still needed to address, and gave me 2 week sample worth of lexapro!!! I am furious, and really this experience demonstrates how these shrinks are glorified drug pushers. I am more adamant now about quitting zoloft but I have 5 days left of zoloft. I will probably be in pain soon but hey, now that I have health insurance, I may just go to the emergency room if it gets bad. I hate thinking about this knowing that I will be sick but I dont want to be on SSRIs anymore. I am NOT depressed! Why do doctors harm rather than help???!!!
Glad I found this thread. Helps to know I'm not crazy. I have been slowly weaning myself off of Zoloft and Wellbutrin for about a month now. My psychiatrist got laid off and I didn't feel like trying to find another one and go through all the questioning and everything again (I've been through 3 in the past 8 yrs - each time I've moved). And everytime, they convince me to up my dose instead of reducing it. I was up to 450 mg of Wellbutrin and 200 mg of Zoloft. Sooo, I just want to be done with it all. I've been cutting done little by little each week- I'm now down to 75 mg of Zoloft and 75 mg of Wellbutrin and 100 mg of 5-HTP (a natural serotonin increaser). I've done my research and know that I need to be careful as withdrawals can be dangerous. So I have my husband watching me in case I get suicidal or anything. I'll be okay. I did have a horrible night last night- terrible headache, nausea, dizzy, numb, felt like I was going to throw up and I couldn't sleep- had to call in to work today. I hope this doesn't keep on for long- I can't call into work everyday. Ugh.
I am going to take the natural route- taking 5-HTP while weaning myself off, and I just ordered some Source Naturals- Calm thoughts, that says it helps with withdrawals from antidepressants. I've always been the nervous, easily embarrassed type, so I know I will need to take something, but I'm sick of all the chemicals. I first got on antidepressants when my dad died 8 yrs ago and have been on them since. I don't think I need them anymore. I just need to eat healthy, get exercise, and take vitamins (B12 & D3 especially). Good luck to you all. I will repost when I am completely off of the meds...
I am going to take the natural route- taking 5-HTP while weaning myself off, and I just ordered some Source Naturals- Calm thoughts, that says it helps with withdrawals from antidepressants. I've always been the nervous, easily embarrassed type, so I know I will need to take something, but I'm sick of all the chemicals. I first got on antidepressants when my dad died 8 yrs ago and have been on them since. I don't think I need them anymore. I just need to eat healthy, get exercise, and take vitamins (B12 & D3 especially). Good luck to you all. I will repost when I am completely off of the meds...
I have the same question. How long do the withdrawals last for some people on Zoloft? I was on Zoloft and Klonopin for about 9 months, weaned off the Klonopin first with hardly any effects, then gradually weaned off the zoloft over a 6 week period. It has now been about 2.5 months that I'm off the Zoloft and I still have really bad insomnia. I think I got about 4 hours of sleep last night. The last symptoms were these strange dizzy/vertigo type sensation when I would move my eyes, but that has dissipated within the last couple of weeks. My irritability has also gotten better. For weeks anything set me off. It was horrible! The insomnia has gotten worse actually and not better. I'm starting to wonder if it's the Zoloft withdrawal or anxiety. I never had a problem with sleep before taking these SSRIs. I wish I had never started them! %-)
I am beginning the withdrawal process and thought I share my experience so far. I have been on 100mg for about a year now for ANXIETY not for depression. For the first four days I took one tab every other day. I was dizzy and light headed and at first didn't realize it was a withdrawal side effect, so I did some research. Now, every time I get a symptom, I read more and sure enough someone else has experienced it, so now I know it's withdrawal. I've had chest pain, muscle aches and the jaw clenching that I experienced when I first started Zoloft is back. It is so annoying - I barely got thru it when I started Zoloft. No "zaps" that others have mentioned, just the lightheadedness.
I cut 7 pills in half to wean over 2 weeks & am almost at the end of that - not sure what I will do next - may stay at that dosage and see if weight goes down. So far I've been OK. My main reason for doing this is because of the terrible weight gain. So far I'm down 2 pounds - if this continues then I'll know for sure my weight issue is due to Zoloft. Not only have I been unable to lose, I keep gaining. If you are female, I would suggest waiting until you are at the beginning of your cycle so that you don't run into PMS right away.
I am hoping the anxiety won't return since a lot of it was due to my former job. It was was VERY stressfull and since I have a better job now, I am crossing my fingers that I'll be OK. I am starting back on an herb "Holy Basil" that I had luck with before for anxiety. I am cutting back on coffee since caffeine can give you the jitters also exercising more. Am also taking "Black Cohosh" for my PMS/peri menopause. Another good idea is to take Vitamin B Complex and extra calcium, magnesium and zinc. Good everyone!!!
I cut 7 pills in half to wean over 2 weeks & am almost at the end of that - not sure what I will do next - may stay at that dosage and see if weight goes down. So far I've been OK. My main reason for doing this is because of the terrible weight gain. So far I'm down 2 pounds - if this continues then I'll know for sure my weight issue is due to Zoloft. Not only have I been unable to lose, I keep gaining. If you are female, I would suggest waiting until you are at the beginning of your cycle so that you don't run into PMS right away.
I am hoping the anxiety won't return since a lot of it was due to my former job. It was was VERY stressfull and since I have a better job now, I am crossing my fingers that I'll be OK. I am starting back on an herb "Holy Basil" that I had luck with before for anxiety. I am cutting back on coffee since caffeine can give you the jitters also exercising more. Am also taking "Black Cohosh" for my PMS/peri menopause. Another good idea is to take Vitamin B Complex and extra calcium, magnesium and zinc. Good everyone!!!
I was reading all your stories and though maybe I can help with some of the questions I have seen. First off I started taking Zoloft when I was about 24. I had just moved away from home (different state from where I grew up) I had a hard time adjusting to the new life so I went to the Dr and she put me on Zoloft. I was taking 100mg daily for about 8 months, then decided on my own to cut my pills in half so I could save money as I was a broke college kid. I felt no difference from taking 100mg to 50mg, no withdraw symptoms. So I stuck with the 50mg dose for about 1yr then I decided I did not want to take drugs and quit taking Zoloft. No withdraw symptoms the first few days, then BAM felt like c**p, can't sleep, and felt very dizzy. This did not go away for a week it seemed like so I gave in and started taking the Zoloft every other day. Then I tryed to wing myself off by just taking the Zoloft when I would feel withdraw symptoms coming ( The crazy thing was the Dr will tell you that Zoloft is a time released drug that takes several days to feel the effects but when I would feel withdraw symptoms and take a half pill they would go away almost within the hour). This made me feel as if I was addicted and I could not live my life with having to take that little pill, so I decided the time had come to man up and suffer thru the symptoms. It took me 6-8 weeks of withdraw symptoms, everything that has been discribed is what I had but the hardest part was I felt like I was drunk 24/7. I had vertigo and could not seem to have very good balance, no nausea or vomiting for me but it was HELL. Now I have been Zoloft free for 5yrs and would never consider going on any kind of anti-depressent meds. So to all you out there that are suffering stay strong it will go away it just takes time.
Expect withdraw symptoms for about 6-8 weeks NO JOKE and the worst of it will come about weeks 3-4. From my experience.
Zoloft free 5YRS.
Expect withdraw symptoms for about 6-8 weeks NO JOKE and the worst of it will come about weeks 3-4. From my experience.
Zoloft free 5YRS.
Thank you so much for the last post on 11/12/09.
I was on Zoloft for approximately 1 year for c/o shakiness during a pregnancy. The doctor wanted to try it to see if it would help. I had no history of depression or diagnosed anxiety. I finally decided to go off of it, not feeling like I needed it anymore. I weaned slowly from 75mg over 3 months. Approximately 3-4 weeks after I stopped, I started getting episodes of extreme dizziness, feelings of pressure in my head, arm numbness, muffled hearing, tired and headaches. Almost feeling like I was going to pass out at times. As I was experiencing these symptoms I never attibuted it to withdrawl. I thought I had some sort of virus, but without a fever. My heart rate was high, blood pressure high. The doctor seemed to have no idea what was causing my symptoms. In fact, almost treated me like my symptoms were made up. Had an EKG which showed an irregular, but safe, rhythm. I finally decided to look up withdrawl symptoms, and THANK YOU all so much for helping me understand what is causing all of this!! I was starting to feel like I was nuts! I was starting to think of possible other causes like a tumor. I googled all of my symptoms, but nothing made sense until now.
I am now at approximately 7-8 weeks off of Zoloft. Still having mild dizziness and headaches, but able to function. Hope this doesn't last much longer. ;-) :-)
I was on Zoloft for approximately 1 year for c/o shakiness during a pregnancy. The doctor wanted to try it to see if it would help. I had no history of depression or diagnosed anxiety. I finally decided to go off of it, not feeling like I needed it anymore. I weaned slowly from 75mg over 3 months. Approximately 3-4 weeks after I stopped, I started getting episodes of extreme dizziness, feelings of pressure in my head, arm numbness, muffled hearing, tired and headaches. Almost feeling like I was going to pass out at times. As I was experiencing these symptoms I never attibuted it to withdrawl. I thought I had some sort of virus, but without a fever. My heart rate was high, blood pressure high. The doctor seemed to have no idea what was causing my symptoms. In fact, almost treated me like my symptoms were made up. Had an EKG which showed an irregular, but safe, rhythm. I finally decided to look up withdrawl symptoms, and THANK YOU all so much for helping me understand what is causing all of this!! I was starting to feel like I was nuts! I was starting to think of possible other causes like a tumor. I googled all of my symptoms, but nothing made sense until now.
I am now at approximately 7-8 weeks off of Zoloft. Still having mild dizziness and headaches, but able to function. Hope this doesn't last much longer. ;-) :-)
This drug is absolutely horrible.
I've been on Zoloft for around 2-3 months now, I started at 25mg and gradually went up to 100mg after a month, and as of ~1 week ago I abruptly stopped taking it because I felt I didn't really need it. Now, I'm actually feeling worse than what I was before taking Zoloft. I'm literally tired all day, which makes me moody; I sleep 10+ hours a day, sometimes in 2-6 intervals which makes me sleep and wake up around the clock; I have no appetite, I'm forcing myself to eat instead of eating when I'm hungry; I'm dizzy and lightheaded, I feel like I'm wearing someone else's prescription glasses all the time; I could go on ... It's an absolute nightmare.
I haven't seen my doctor in over 3 weeks, I'm thinking of going to see him because I just can't stand it. I'm even thinking about taking the drug again just so I can feel normal; I feel like these bastards have got me by the brain. I've always been quite skeptical when It came to depression and other "mild illnesses". They literally have a pill for everything these days, It's like they're trying to find any way possible to get you hooked on prescription drugs because you know ... It's all about profits. The only reason why I started taking Zoloft is because my parents convinced me that it worked for them and that depression is a "real" illness, and now look at me; they're still taking it by the way. I always looked as depression as an excuse for laziness.
I'm just glad I don't have anything going on in my life right now. I have no idea how I would be able to work or go to school in my current condition. I just plan to ride out the 3-5 weeks people say it takes to get rid of the withdrawal symptoms; I'm coming up to 1 week of being Zoloft-free this Saturday (04/10/2010). I'm just hoping it doesn't take longer than that.
:-(
I've been on Zoloft for around 2-3 months now, I started at 25mg and gradually went up to 100mg after a month, and as of ~1 week ago I abruptly stopped taking it because I felt I didn't really need it. Now, I'm actually feeling worse than what I was before taking Zoloft. I'm literally tired all day, which makes me moody; I sleep 10+ hours a day, sometimes in 2-6 intervals which makes me sleep and wake up around the clock; I have no appetite, I'm forcing myself to eat instead of eating when I'm hungry; I'm dizzy and lightheaded, I feel like I'm wearing someone else's prescription glasses all the time; I could go on ... It's an absolute nightmare.
I haven't seen my doctor in over 3 weeks, I'm thinking of going to see him because I just can't stand it. I'm even thinking about taking the drug again just so I can feel normal; I feel like these bastards have got me by the brain. I've always been quite skeptical when It came to depression and other "mild illnesses". They literally have a pill for everything these days, It's like they're trying to find any way possible to get you hooked on prescription drugs because you know ... It's all about profits. The only reason why I started taking Zoloft is because my parents convinced me that it worked for them and that depression is a "real" illness, and now look at me; they're still taking it by the way. I always looked as depression as an excuse for laziness.
I'm just glad I don't have anything going on in my life right now. I have no idea how I would be able to work or go to school in my current condition. I just plan to ride out the 3-5 weeks people say it takes to get rid of the withdrawal symptoms; I'm coming up to 1 week of being Zoloft-free this Saturday (04/10/2010). I'm just hoping it doesn't take longer than that.
:-(
Molo2366. How are you doing now? I was weaned off the drug and took my last pill last week and I feel like s**t. They say it gets worse before it gets better. This is going to be a bumpy ride.
The doc has been trying to get me to take an anti-depressant since my husband was diagnosed with cancer and I kept telling him I was afraid to take them because addiction runs in my family. I gave in when my husband passed away and I was feeling lost and alone. I have been taking Zoloft for one month (100 mg). I stopped taking it after a friend said it was the worst anti-depressant on the market and I really don't like the way it makes me feel, or NOT feel (although I've gotten relief from the constant insomnia while taking it). It makes my blood sugar go nuts and hard to control. I stopped two days ago and I have been getting the dizziness and rapid eye movement. For heaven sake, I've only been taking it for a month! This stuff is bad news and I was right to refuse it for so long! I'll get through my grief without drugs! I have my grandbabies to cheer me up.
Hello,
I just wanted to say that I am sorry to hear about all of the problems people have been having with the zoloft withdrawls. As for me, I started having panic attacks at 21, it took doctors about 6 yrs to figure out what was wrong with me. Finally a doctor gave me Zoloft. I have been off of it 2 times for pregnancy and a couple of times when my husband has been laid off and we would loose our medical. I always have the withdrawl symptoms and I believe it is because it causes the chemicals in your brain to go out of wack. When I say I had panic attacks, I mean I had SEVERE panic attacks. I was in the hospital at least twice a month because I couldnt breath and I thought I was having heart attacks. I was so miserable all the time, and I already had three children I was taking care of. I was put on the zoloft and after a couple of weeks, they almost completely went away. The panic attacks I did have were mild and I could control them. As for me, the Zoloft has been a life saver. I have five children that I can actually do things with because I am not afraid of going into major panic attacks if I leave my house. I have had bad withdrawls when I had to get off of the zoloft, but they always seem to go away after a month or so. As soon as I do, my panic attacks come back. I would rather go through the withdrawls one in a while than to have to live with panic disorder. I am now 37 and have been taking zoloft for the majority of 10 yrs. I love it. What I say is that if you only have mild depression or mild reasons why you are put on or taking zoloft, dont do it. But if you have severe panic attacks or something like it, it is worth the withdrawls. Hope everone has a nice day and thank you for letting me state my opinion. ;-) :-)
I just wanted to say that I am sorry to hear about all of the problems people have been having with the zoloft withdrawls. As for me, I started having panic attacks at 21, it took doctors about 6 yrs to figure out what was wrong with me. Finally a doctor gave me Zoloft. I have been off of it 2 times for pregnancy and a couple of times when my husband has been laid off and we would loose our medical. I always have the withdrawl symptoms and I believe it is because it causes the chemicals in your brain to go out of wack. When I say I had panic attacks, I mean I had SEVERE panic attacks. I was in the hospital at least twice a month because I couldnt breath and I thought I was having heart attacks. I was so miserable all the time, and I already had three children I was taking care of. I was put on the zoloft and after a couple of weeks, they almost completely went away. The panic attacks I did have were mild and I could control them. As for me, the Zoloft has been a life saver. I have five children that I can actually do things with because I am not afraid of going into major panic attacks if I leave my house. I have had bad withdrawls when I had to get off of the zoloft, but they always seem to go away after a month or so. As soon as I do, my panic attacks come back. I would rather go through the withdrawls one in a while than to have to live with panic disorder. I am now 37 and have been taking zoloft for the majority of 10 yrs. I love it. What I say is that if you only have mild depression or mild reasons why you are put on or taking zoloft, dont do it. But if you have severe panic attacks or something like it, it is worth the withdrawls. Hope everone has a nice day and thank you for letting me state my opinion. ;-) :-)
I started going off Zoloft and going onto Wellbutrin at a bad time in my life. Within 1 week of each other, my grandfather died suddenly and I was laid off from my job. Although I know I am stressed and depressed right now from the recent events, I've known that Zoloft hasn't been working for me for quite some time now. That being said, I am a having what I believe to be a very unusual side effect of the withdrawal from Zoloft.
I have been experiencing multiple sudden, intense tingles in my chest, and sometimes down my arms. The best way I can explain it is the same sensation you get when on a rollercoaster, but I am feeling it in my chest. My blood pressure is normal and I am physically healthy. This tingling feeling in my chest is so intense that it wakes me up in the middle of the night, even when all I want to do is sleep! The only relief I get is when I take .5 mg of Ativan that my doctor prescribed for my anxiety after my 'week from h*ll'.
Does this sound like a Zoloft withdrawal side effect? I have health insurance for 2 more days, and I don't know what I will do if it's something serious.
I have been experiencing multiple sudden, intense tingles in my chest, and sometimes down my arms. The best way I can explain it is the same sensation you get when on a rollercoaster, but I am feeling it in my chest. My blood pressure is normal and I am physically healthy. This tingling feeling in my chest is so intense that it wakes me up in the middle of the night, even when all I want to do is sleep! The only relief I get is when I take .5 mg of Ativan that my doctor prescribed for my anxiety after my 'week from h*ll'.
Does this sound like a Zoloft withdrawal side effect? I have health insurance for 2 more days, and I don't know what I will do if it's something serious.