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Any positive experiences tapering off zoloft/sertraline?

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rebecca21762
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I was on 75 mg. sertraline July 2020 for GAD. I am in a better place in my life and am now trying to taper off. I had terrible 3-4 days total room spinning vertigo 2 weeks after dropping from 75 to 50. I stayed at this dose for several weeks then dropped to 25 and again had vertigo, migraines, off balance. I couldn't walk without help. This lasted 4 days; followed by weeks of light headedness, motion disturbances, generally feeling off. After 5 weeks, I dropped to 12.5 mg. I suffered light headedness, feeling off, stuffiness, ears popping, a feeling of my eyes not catching up with head movement. I stayed at this dose for about 5 weeks. I am now 2 days at 6.25 mg. I just want to be off this medicine. the withdrawal effects are horrible. all I read are horror stories. can anyone post some positive experiences-that will give me such hope.

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