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On my 3rd day of starting Zoloft 25 mg and feel like a zombie. Supposed to io my dose to 50 mg today but afraid it will really zonk me out. Should I stay on the 25 mg. For a week before upping the dose. Really feeling discouraged and tired of battling anxiety, depression and side effects of meds that are supposed to help but make you feel worse. 
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ZEN. Celia9050
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Hi
Zoloft (Sertraline) is a member of the SSRI group. SSRI stands for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor.
SSRI antidepressants are a type of antidepressant that work by increasing levels of serotonin within the brain.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter. SSRIs increase levels of serotonin in the brain by preventing the reuptake of serotonin by nerves.
All this messing about with the brains natural chemistry along with increasing anxiety can create brain fog (It did for me too).
SSRI's can take 6-8 weeks to work properly, your doc will advise how to gradually increase to a dosage that works best for you.
jen86183 Celia9050
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Hi celia,
As this drug is making you feel bad could ask your doctor for one of the old drugs that is tried and tested. Years ago I took amitriptyline and it does work, it may make you dry initially but that wears off.
These days they give amitriptyline a muscle relaxant, the new anti depressants do not seem as good as the 1st or 2nd generation drugs from people's posts. I is woth a try.
Ebeth Celia9050
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Celia9050 Ebeth
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Ebeth
Thank you so much for your post. I don't feel quite alone. Last night I felt more myself. This morning I feel more sad. It is hard not knowing what this med will make you feel from one day to the next. I am so discouraged. I feel like a freak not wanting to do anything, high anxiety, drowsiness, fatigue, etc. , etc. This is a poor quality of life. Blessings
Ebeth Celia9050
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I had all those feelings too. Ive tried 4 different drugs in 3 months. They all made me feel that way. I wish I would have stuck it out a little longer to see if those weird, bad feelings would go away, but I gave up on them to fast I think. Now I have tried so many antidepressants, my doc decided they were not for me and put me on a bipolar med. I'm trying to give this one more time before throwing in the towel. When you throw in the towel you are with a new drug at sqaure one once again. Good luck, try to stay strong. I've been keeping a journal and writing down how I feel each day. Sometimes when you are doing this, you might look back and notice some sort of progress and that makes you keep fighting!
Celia9050 Ebeth
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Ebeth
You have been a great comfort to me. My boyfriend doesn't understand what I am going through. He zays it's all willpower. I will try the journal! Thank you again.