I was on 50mg of Sertraline (generic zoloft) for about 6 months, and decided to quit them. My tapering was, to say the least, a half assed attempt. I cut the pills in half for a week, then stopped taking them altogether. Yes, I know this is not recommended. And now, I can see why. I am dizzy, shaky, extremely cranky (like 24/7 PMS), my brain feels foggy, I want to cry...the list goes on. I guess my question is how long can I expect these symptoms to last? And will it get any worse or is this the extent of it? I am going to try Linda Bassets Attacking Anxiety program, which is like a self help Cognitive Behavioral program. I really dont want to be on medication. I dont have anything against it morally, its just that i fel like taking a pill like that, to me, is admitting to myself I cant do it alone. And I refuse to believe that. :) Thanks in advance for the answers, good or bad. :)
2007-06-13 06:13:19 · 1 answers · asked by Jadesun24 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
As a one time user of Zoloft user, the biggest problem I had with it was it worked as a very potent sedative for me. Then I was switched to PaxilCR, and there were no side effects when I made the switch. Then I was on Lexapro for a little while, and that also acted as a very potent sedative for me as I slept A LOT. I strongly urge you to try Linda Basset's "Attacking Anxiety" program, and see how it works for you. Truth be told, you have me interested in it now. I hope it works well for you. Good Luck.
2007-06-13 06:28:05 · answer #1 · answered by Mike M. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may or may not experience withdrawals as all anti depressants take anything up to 8 weeks to get a therapeutic effect - however it is wise to speak to a Dr first before coming off medication. Have you spoken to one/your parents?? Drugs are ot necessarily the best way forward - what about counselling if you have been through some stuff?? I came off Effexor a couple of years ago After 2 years on it) and though I have felt low and anxious because of some stuff that has happened recently I would not go back on meds - in fact my Dr refuses to prescribe them as he knows I will get through the other side with some counselling and my own strength. As a minor though you need some guidance and to be able to speak to your parents. Take care.
2016-04-01 05:34:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The side effects can be horrible and last for some time. I went to this doctor who gave me some stuff to read about it. He said one lady came to see him and sat down in the chair and then she kept reaching down to pick something up from the floor. When he asked her what she was doing she said her arm keeps falling off so she was bending over to pick it up off the floor!!
Another guy I read about said it felt like his teeth were rotating around in their sockets !!
2007-06-13 07:24:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋