Probably too late of a reply but the caffeine is most likely related to the sweat or at lewst worsening it.
I would recommend cutting that out as much as possible.
I would recommend cutting that out as much as possible.
After stopping 50m 3 weeks ago, I'm suddenly feeling many of the withdrawl symptoms described, so I'm glad I found these comments. I actually called out sick from my job today which I seldom do. The headaches are pretty bad, a little fever and the mind zaps had me thinking I was getting overly stressed but now I see it's the withdrawal. I'm tempted to go back to 25m but not sure if I should struggle a little longer. I have not talked to my doc so maybe I'll do that first.
Thanks everyone for the dialog. Peace.
Thanks everyone for the dialog. Peace.
I know the symptoms are painful but if you go back to taking any amount it's only going to prolong the process. I've been through it. I know it sucks. I tried gradually decreasing from 100 mg and i halved my pills into quarters then got an extra for a lower dose and halved those too. And I still had the brain zaps and chills. Headaches and general malaise. Stay strong. Exercise to release natural serotonin and dopamine into your brain. God bless.
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm trying to avoid stressful situations and getting exercise. I'm going to take your advise and "hang in there". I'm so close to being Zoloft free and prefer it that way. Finding inner peace and avoiding unnecessary stress is helping. None-the-less, I'm very greatful that I had the benefits of medication when I needed it the most. Blessings to you and all those who are struggling.
I know you can do this, you are so close! The medicine has its time and place, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. cheers!
If you need your Zoloft you should take It . Nothing wrong with that. Glad you did what you knew you needed to do.
I have been on Zoloft for 10 years and it has been helping me living a normal life like anybody else. I had so many good times and bad times since then. Now that i reached 30 years old and just decided that i want to step up in life with no more medication. I wanted to continue my normal life without it. I carfeully tappered the doeses off gradually and ended the last dose on 21 Aug, 2017. The first 2 weeks after discontinuation was absolutely fine with no change. The wothdrawl symptoms started to increase aggressively after 14 days of stopping med. i have been having really low mood, feeleng worthless, crying all the time, anxious all the time, negative body image, confusion and lost interest and joyment i used to have. Now its been 5 weeks exactly and i just started to see some hope today. I dont know what to do and how long this will last with me? im taking this challenge seriously this time to the limit that i can go.
Is your doctor guiding you through the weaning process? Try other activities that release serotonin like exercise, drink plenty of water and get adequate rest.
How do you feel right now? I hope that you feel better!
I took my last Zoloft 1 month ago. I have a bit of brain zaps. I notice them when getting up from laying flat. I know they are caused from withdrawal so I ignore them.
I was on 100mg for 15 years. It took me about 2 months to wean off and at the end, it took me a week to nibble through one of my 100mg tablets.
I was on 100mg for 15 years. It took me about 2 months to wean off and at the end, it took me a week to nibble through one of my 100mg tablets.
I am 46 year old, been on Zoloft for a little over 20 years and have been unsuccessful in my 3 attempts to come off this drug. My dosage has been as high as 200mg a day but mostly 150mg.
For the last week I have weened down to 50mg and immediately I felt the panic of “how am I going to do this...I’ve depended on Zoloft for almost half my life!!”
This time around I feel:
-anxiety about everything, even my occupation
-overly emotional to the point of tears,
-insomnia,
-brain zaps-like an electric shock or something
-irritable
-if I’m hungry I am totally out of it
I want to be off this drug and have my life back. Although, it did give me a life when I was overwhelmed with anxiety and depression.
I just want to be drug free and not depend on anything. I want to be in control of my life without depending on a drug. I have gained weight and don’t feel like I can grow as a human while I am taking something to mask or hide my knees motions or feelings. I understand that there is a reason I was put on Zoloft and it has helped me but I would be so much more happy, confident and ambitious if I could free myself from being dependent. Is there anyone out there who has gone through this? Success stories? Suggestions? Help? Thank you in advance!
For the last week I have weened down to 50mg and immediately I felt the panic of “how am I going to do this...I’ve depended on Zoloft for almost half my life!!”
This time around I feel:
-anxiety about everything, even my occupation
-overly emotional to the point of tears,
-insomnia,
-brain zaps-like an electric shock or something
-irritable
-if I’m hungry I am totally out of it
I want to be off this drug and have my life back. Although, it did give me a life when I was overwhelmed with anxiety and depression.
I just want to be drug free and not depend on anything. I want to be in control of my life without depending on a drug. I have gained weight and don’t feel like I can grow as a human while I am taking something to mask or hide my knees motions or feelings. I understand that there is a reason I was put on Zoloft and it has helped me but I would be so much more happy, confident and ambitious if I could free myself from being dependent. Is there anyone out there who has gone through this? Success stories? Suggestions? Help? Thank you in advance!
That’s awesome !! Aside from zaps and side effects, how do you feel? What was your wheening process?
I am so glad I found this forum. I was put on 25 mg Zoloft on 12/26/2018, and the dose was upped to 50 mg the next month. I had only been taking the medication for about 4 months when my psychiatric NP quit the practice. I decided to wean off on my own. I was taking 25 mg every other day for about a week until I ran out, and I have been completely out for a couple days now. I thought I was going crazy with the "brain zaps" and other withdrawal symptoms, but I am definitely feeling them. Chills, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, weird dreams, difficulty sleeping, even body aches. I feel horrible, but hopefully these symptoms won't last long. Doctors are so quick to prescribe such poison to their patients.
How many 100 mg Zoloft pills would be an overdose?