I think Zoloft is making me worse

Hi Kahla,

I'm feeling your pain re Zoloft (Sertraline). I was on Sert for a while and for me (not everybody) the side effects were worse than the benefits so I tapered off and got a different med prescribed that actually worked for me (Trazodone) this is just my experience.

I had brain zaps, aches, fog etc.

I went the other way with weight and dropped 10kg+ (I am not a big build so it really showed). My weight is good now and I am off all meds inc Diazepam (Valium).

Anxiety is terrible and self perpetuates symptoms which generate more anxiety which generate more symptoms and on and on...

I took the approach of reading 'Eckhart Tollé The Power of Now' whilst trying to manage my thoughts. Its a tough road but there is a positive end to it through managing your own mind.

Hang on in there you can do it!

All the best

It would be worth asking for a review with your GP, or whoever prescribes it. There are lots of different drugs that could be more beneficial. A friend of mine went on to escitalopram as Sert was not working for her, and she is really good on that. 

Try not to give up hope, it is just a matter of finding the drug ‘for you’ 

Hoping you get sorted x

Hi, I am going through exactly the same.

Unfortunately the Docs want you to stay on sertraline due to the fact that the withdrawal process, which they they are very reluctant to admit to, is horrendous and there is nothing they can do to help. 

I have found myself on the ''at risk register'' and have been ask to accept their psychiatric care, voluntarily! But until they admit that sertraline is highly addictive and put me in touch with a specialist in withdrawal.

There is a big court case at the moment against the producers of sertraline for misleading the consumers. 

I personally have no choice but to endure this cruelty as sertraline itself was making me very ill.

All I can suggest is insist that your gp refers you to a withdrawal specialist and do not accept anything than that.

You will hit barriers though as referring you to a specialist in withdrawal is admitting that sertraline is highly addictive.

I have always avoided prescription antidepressants due to the fact I have friends who were prescribed prozac back in the day which, I believe was removed due to it addictive qualities. Sertraline was introduced because it was said to be non addictive, hence the court case.

Im personally am not going to be collateral damage.

This may not help but i have had to dig deep with support from my friends and family because this could last for months which no one can take.

Hi all, thank you for your responses! 

Today my head was that bad that I had to go up to the hospital twice, once was for a second opinion after having an appointment this morning and being told that i have sleep apnea and go get a snore pillow and then lose some weight 🙄 same doctor told me 3 weeks ago that I might have nerve damage in my face! 

This resulted in me having a mental breakdown!

Thankfully when I went up the second time I had a doctor that listened and he is going to work out a plan to get me off Zoloft or switch me to something else! 

He also said that my neck is full of knots so I need to try find ways to relax or get a massage (which I really can’t afford)

They gave me a jab in the leg of a strong anti-infammatory! Headache is just a dull ache now but is still there!

I cannot wait to get this toxic poison out of my body! 

Also has anyone used CBD oil? 

Thanks

Hey im glad they are starting to listen, remember ''Discontinuation Syndrome'' they have this in there notes and if don't recognise it are covering it up!!!!

My doc has tried to blame everything on other things but I have ''stuck by my guns'' and am now booked in with a Doctor who specializes in withdrawal.

CBD is the future no harm in trying as it won't make anything worse

Good luck.  

And today the brain zaps are getting a little full on!

Does anyone have some tips on eliminating the withdrawals?