Is this a common side effect of Zoloft and will it go away?

Question

I am now taking Zoloft becasue I have major depression and suicidal thoughts. I supposed to take 75mg every day. I have been taking it since Monday. I've not been as sad - but felt like all true emotions had left me. Like I can't love my family anymore, they are just nice people. I can't feel spiritual, I can't have faith, I can't be truly thankful or grateful of anyone. No creativity. I can't really feel hate either. I don't really care anymore. I just am kind of hyperactive, and blurt out innapropriate things, and talk loud and fast. I thought I may not be taking enough Zoloft, so today I took 100mg instaed of 75. I think that was wrong.
I am therefore can't talk to or see a doctor or therapist. I don't know what to do. Without Zoloft I could not make myself eat even, or talk. I'd hide my face in public. Now I can do those things, but am so empty. Is this normal and will the emptiness go away? Temporary? This just started when I started Zoloft.

Sorry, I can't call my doctor, I don't have a number. I don't have a car and no one is willing to drive me to ER. Already asked several people and one left, the other closed door in my face.

Answer 1

I was put on Zoloft years ago and it gave me the same side effects. That, and excessive yawing. I felt like a zombie. I don't know if it the symptoms were temporary or not. Didn't wait to find out - I went back to my doctor and he prescribed me something else and I'd suggest you do the same. Zoloft definitely not a fits-all drug.

Answer 2

I started on Zoloft 5 years ago at 100 mg per day. That didn't cause any side affects, but soon it wasn't enough and I had to be hospitalized for depression. So the doctor doubled my dose and now I take 200 mg a day with no side affects except that like you, I'm blunted - very little emotional expression. But I don't mind it and I don't feel empty. Inside I have emotions just like everyone else. I guess I'm used to being a really calm person. I wasn't always this way. I really think it's from the Zoloft. Hope that helps.

Answer 3

It's most likely the Birth Control. I'm on both Zoloft and Yaz. When did you start the pill and which kind is it? I tried a few kinds that made me sick or gain weight. I haven't had any side effects from Zoloft. Be sure to take your medicine with food!

Answer 4

3 days isn't nearly long enough to know how Zoloft will affect you. I wouldn't recommend increasing the dose just yet either. It may or may not be the right medication for you. But your symptoms sound more likely related to depression or possibly bipolar disorder, and not 'caused' by the medication.

I'm really wondering if it would be helpful for you to be on a mood stablizer, in addition to an antidepressant. Unfortunately, no medication is going to be a 'quick fix'. Hopefully, you have or can make another doctor's appointment soon to work on adjusting your medication.

Answer 5

I may be able to help you. I see you are asking for help here. I think you are kinda stuck wherever you are. It seems, from your point-of-view that you have no where else to turn tonight.
I may not be able to help you, but here's what I'm wanting to say to you and anyone else out there who will listen. And I wish a professional or someone with experience will also provide sound advice to you.
You are in a place with many doors. You need to just keep trying different ones, until you find one that opens. Just don't hang out there for long if it's not a good place to be. Look for clues around you that will point you towards the key that will unlock the right door for you. The Zoloft may be a key to unlocking a door, but you don't need to become drug-dependent. A body shouldn't come to depend on an outside chemical all their life. So, try to adapt yourself to your surroundings. Make changes to your appearance, attitudes, conversation topics, interests, habits. Do things differently, then stay that way for a few weeks to give the changes time to have its effect.
Try to refocus on anything good you can find or see during the day. Maybe someone nice spoke to you, or an elderly stranger thanked you at the store, or a cute pet poodle looked at you, or a child smiled at you thru a window. I like talking to elderly folks because if you can get them going, they all have a good story to tell. And I like talking to small children, because they make smart little observations, pointing out the little things we tend to overlook.
But try to diminish in your mind that you need this drug for very long. Personally, I think doctors are carelessly experimenting on the youth of today. And many professional people feel the same way. Some doctors are well-intending, but also they get up in the morning and go to a job just like anybody. I personally couldn't be a doctor. Listening to all kinds of problems all day long would fatigue me to the point of not caring. I think that some doctors reach this point, but contiue on regardless, for the money.
Keep a diary or just write some thoughts down. You will be helping your future self by getting some things out and to take the time to think about them. You sound like a very intelligent person, and you no doubt have hidden abilities that someday will surprise you. It just takes time, my friend.

Answer 6

So many parts of you aren't working right.
Give it time. About 3 to 6 months before you'll be fully stabalized on Zoloft. And yes, 75mg. is a small dose.

But, do keep a journal of the changes you see in yourself, and the comments others make of you.
And, do report the changes to your Dr.

Answer 7

I also took zoloft and was told that it wouldn't make me extremely happy but it wouldn't make me feel really low either, just kinda phased out. But it was what I needed to get me through a serious bout of depression. You don't believe it now but it is always possible to pull through this, you are going to be ok. I know how hard it is but hang in there. Keep seeing your therapist and ALWAYS be good to yourself.

Answer 8

I would call your doctor right now. They should have an emergency number. I don't think that these feelings will go away. You really should speak with a doctor.

Answer 9

That's a common side effect with Zoloft and other similar drugs. It kills your emotions, good, bad and indifferent. You're not depressed, but you're not........
It may or may not go away

Answer 10

This to shall pass!!!! Talk to God/say the Serenity Prayer, if u dont feel up to chatting he'll understand,Trust me....And ONLY TAKEYOUR MEDS. AS THE DR. PERSCRIPES!!!!! cALL THE OFFICE ASAP!!!!! k, have a wonderful week....Smile....Kelle*