I have had problems staying on task recently. Is this related to my depression symptoms or something else?

Question

I have been taking 100 mg of Zoloft a day for almost 18 months, but have notice for the last few months I tend to get sidetracked easily (i.e. I will wander away from watching my favorite show and miss the end or start a project and get bored with it). Is this another symptom of depression?

Answer 1

That happened to me and they said it was because i was getting to used to the meds so they changed my meds.

Answer 2

First off I think you should read up on the drugs your prescribed, before you take them. My friend was taking Zoloft and she started to have hallucinations. It first started when she would go to work and see the cars leaving trails behind them. Then she would go to sleep and hear whispers all around. She thought she was going crazy. I told her stop taking the pills man. She did and feels better. I think depression is a part of life. So the world is going to crap and everything cost to much. What are ya gonna do? Put an H on your chest and handle it. Drugs just blur your perception, especially those drugs. They are referred to as psychotropic drugs, which are really mild hallucinogens. I think drugs are why your not staying on task. You've been numbed so nothing bothers you. Your on a substance that is causing you to feel the way you do. Pretty soon you will lose your sex drive as well. But pill popping people have been around for years. Years ago they were referred to as mothers little helper. But clearly your a person of logic and realize that drugs have an effect on your body chemistry and make you change the way you feel about certain things. Also many of these drugs were initially tested on patients in the R wing.

Answer 3

I have been suffering from post partum depression for the past one year when I gave birth to a baby boy. I couldn't stop thinking about how my husband loves him more than me and how things might be better if he wasn't born at all. Thus, I stayed away from him because I knew that I might do something I will regret for the rest of my life.

Almost instantly I went to a therapist and convince them that I need help. Among other things, I've tried herbal supplements and other book to treat depression but nothing works like the Depression Free Method. So now I'm proud to say I'm one of the happiest mother in the world. My husband loves us both very much and I thank the Lord for the blessing he gave us.

Depression Free Method?

Answer 4

In looking at Zoloft the primary side effects do not include any of the problems you have had. Link below. Growing up did were you ever diagnosed with attention deficit disorder? Maybe your having an adult onset. In addition maybe your body has become accustom to the Zoloft and a change in medication is the trick. Hope the website helps you in your search to stop your wandering problems.

Answer 5

Does this sound like what you mean?

Is preoccupied with details, rules, lists, order, organization, or schedules to the extent that the major point of the activity is lost

Shows perfectionism that interferes with task completion (e.g., is unable to complete a project because his or her own overly strict standards are not met)

If so, it's called Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

I have it myself and I can drive myself crazy at times. You can find more info on it here:

http://www.healthyplace.com/communities/personality_disorders/site/obsessive_compulsive_personality_disorder.htm

I'm sorry: I wanted to write more here, but I stayed up too long trying to find good info on it. Then, I started falling asleep on the keyboard and scared myself. I jumped up and my forehead felt funny, so I looked in the mirror and had deep indentations from the keys.

So, call your doctor if you want to increase your medicine - never do it on your own. Good luck and Good Night. :)

Answer 6

Yes, this is very possible. Symptoms of depression include: Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood
Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex
Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down"
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
Appetite and/or weight loss or overeating and weight gain
Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts
Restlessness, irritability
Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain

Please be aware that there are many causes/effects/symptoms of depression. How deep is your depression? Do you have Manic depression? It is possible that you are SEVERELY depressed and you should tell your doctor about the changes in your physical self, emotional self and perhaps they need to change the dose of your medication or switch it if you're possibly immune to the Zoloft. Good luck and Happy Holidays to you and your family!

Answer 7

Most likely. Talk to your doctor. It could possibly be a side effect of the Zoloft. I tried taking it once, but felt more depressed after about a month, so I quit taking it.

Answer 8

Yes. And that's a pretty high dose; you shouldn't still be depressed. Talk to your psychiatrist.
EDIT
I assumed that she has a psychiatrist considering the fact she's taking anti-depressants at all. That thumbs down isn't mine, by the way.

Answer 9

YES i've been told that i have depression, and when that started(a year and a half ago back) my grades began to go down. Nothing seems to be important anymore is the kind of feeling that causes this.

Answer 10

It could be symptom of depression, attention defecit disorder, or even OCD. There is too little specific information to tell at this point. Please mention this to your therapist or psychiatrist and get the opinion of a professional.

Good Luck! :) Hope you feel better soon.

Answer 11

It's best to discuss such things with an appropriate expert, such as a physician or a psychologist. I certinally wouldn't trust the popular consensus on such a matter.