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29.09.2020 02:05:45
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CinnamonSugar wrote:
cowgirl wrote:
 i was wondering if anyone itt has experience with zoloft?
I have been on it & many other medications. What Ive learned is medication effectiveness & side effects really vary from person to person. 

That said, here is some information. Zoloft is part of a class of drugs callled SSRIs. There are other types of meds that can treat anxiety, too, like benzodiazepines. Zoloft is less addictive than benzodiazepines, but it is also slower-acting. It can take weeks or months to feel better. Some other less addictive options include Buspar, Gabapentin,  and Vistaril.  Vistaril can be taken "as needed". One psychiatrist told me to take Gabapentin only "as needed" but another told me it could be taken daily. If you have severe anxiety & want faster relief or you get panic attacks & want something to take when you have them, you may want to ask your psychiatrist for something to take "as needed" (at least temporarily until the Zoloft kicks in).

I wish you the best.
For more information, SSRI stands for "Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor." They work by decreasing the amount of serotonin reuptake, therefore increasing the amount of serotonin that stays in your brain and helps you out. Serotonin is one of the "happy chemicals," which is why increased serotonin levels can make you feel better. As CinnamonSugar said, effectiveness and side-effects vary from person-to-person.

When I started taking Zoloft, I had a HUGE case of the jitters. It wasn't hyperactivity, but my body shook for some reason, though it wore off after a month or so. Other side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, and in extreme cases, serotonin syndrome, which is when there's too much serotonin in your body, and you get sickness-like symptoms. For me, Zoloft worked very well up until recently, at which point I needed a med check and have switched to Prozac, another SSRI. I fully recommend trying Zoloft and seeing how it goes from there, as SSRIs are a very effective form of antidepressants and anti anxiety medication. 

One thing worth noting, though- if or when you start Zoloft or any other SSRI, do not eat grapefruit or consume St. John's Wort (found in some teas) while taking the medication, as both of those heavily interfere with SSRIs, and many other types of medication. Regardless of what medications you may end up taking, always check out drug interactions for that drug to ensure you won't eat something and unintentionally damage your health. 

This is a fairly long response; I felt it was necessary since information about SSRIs is good to know and because I myself have been on SSRIs and have taken college Psychology classes that talked about what SSRIs actually do. This can help you decide on whether or not Zoloft is right for you!

29.09.2020 02:05:45

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12.10.2020 02:56:23
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There's a lot I could say but I will keep it brief....

Anxiety can be hard during the day, but for me, it's always been even worse at night...even after years of treatment. 


Edit: Also, I love Chibird's cute, positive comics...


Sometimes I need this reminder & I thought some of you might need it, too.


12.10.2020 02:56:23
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17.10.2020 11:26:30
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Starting my day with a cry.
I haven't even had breakfast yet. 

17.10.2020 11:26:30
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17.10.2020 12:19:08
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CinnamonSugar wrote:
Starting my day with a cry.
I haven't even had breakfast yet. 
Cinnamon it may not make you feel any better and I’m sure you know other people do it too but i thought I’d share my experience and thoughts. I cry most days these days. I often cry in the shower in the morning or in the car on the way to work or going home at the end of the day, or anytime of the day for that matter. I cry so much these days that (if they knew how much i cried) people would think that I am deeply depressed. I do have issues that I’m working through but ironically i am (mentally) healthier now than I have ever been. Up until a few years ago i went through a period of about 15-20 years without shedding a tear and that included a time not so long again when my mother died who I was very close to and loved dearly. I was extremely depressed during this period and I shut off my emotions as a coping mechanism and disengaged from myself and the world. It has only been since i have addressed the causes of my depression that i have re-engaged with myself and felt deep emotion again. And though i cry a lot and as a consequence feel a fair amount of emotional pain, i am much happier now than ever before and I would never want to be like I was again. I now have a great appreciation and regard for people who engage with and express their emotion. It is healthy. It is ironic that many people think that they are strong by not showing or being effected by emotion (i used to feel the same way) because i think that the opposite is true. It takes much more  strength and courage to feel and express emotion.

17.10.2020 12:19:08
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17.10.2020 14:05:40
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Sarahxbunny wrote:
Cinnamon it may not make you feel any better and I’m sure you know other people do it too but i thought I’d share my experience and thoughts. I cry most days these days. I often cry in the shower in the morning or in the car on the way to work or going home at the end of the day, or anytime of the day for that matter. I cry so much these days that (if they knew how much i cried) people would think that I am deeply depressed. I do have issues that I’m working through but ironically i am (mentally) healthier now than I have ever been. Up until a few years ago i went through a period of about 15-20 years without shedding a tear and that included a time not so long again when my mother died who I was very close to and loved dearly. I was extremely depressed during this period and I shut off my emotions as a coping mechanism and disengaged from myself and the world. It has only been since i have addressed the causes of my depression that i have re-engaged with myself and felt deep emotion again. And though i cry a lot and as a consequence feel a fair amount of emotional pain, i am much happier now than ever before and I would never want to be like I was again. I now have a great appreciation and regard for people who engage with and express their emotion. It is healthy. It is ironic that many people think that they are strong by not showing or being effected by emotion (i used to feel the same way) because i think that the opposite is true. It takes much more  strength and courage to feel and express emotion.

Thank you, Sarah, for sharing your experience.
There are definitely parts of this that I relate to. I also didn't cry for over a decade. I don't think I even cried when I lost someone very close to me, a father figure of sorts.
I think it came from how many family treated me when I cried as a child. I learned that it was "better" not to cry. I learned to just stuff it all down inside & not show emotions. 

I've done a lot of work on myself. I've been in & out of therapy for 10 years. I've learned to identify & express what I'm feeling.

But, 2020 has brought a lot of tears. Well, I guess my series of unfortunate events started fall 2019. But I think I only started crying most days in 2020. 

17.10.2020 14:05:40
“If you know someone who’s depressed, please resolve never to ask them why. Depression isn’t a straightforward response to a bad situation; depression just is, like the weather.” ~Stephen Fry
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18.10.2020 17:51:37
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No experience w/Zoleft.  I've tried lexipro and I experienced emotional blunting to the point I was having thoughts of self harm.  At the time I was studying, for a BS in Human Sciences w/a concentration on Psych and I knew that the major pharmaceutical companies turned in less than 60% of their research and findings to the FDA; I was skeptical about how much a medication was going to help.  It didn't help, in fact I've found that keeping track of my nutrition, sleep cycle and exercise routine has been more beneficial than therapy and medication.  My diagnosis was anxiety and moderate depression and for the past couple of years I've been working on a plan.  I've found that for me an exercise class works better than just exercising alone, although I do still work out on my own when I am unable to make it to a class due to my work hrs.  I limit the amount of junk food I keep around the house; I feel tired/sluggish when I eat too much junk food and that feeling does have a negative affect on my self image and mental state.  I do several mundane things in moderation-drinking, watching TV, scrolling through social media.  I also try to keep a routine and bedtime.  To make sure I get adequate sleep, I don't watch TV after 9PM on weeknights.  I read and I also keep a journal.  I've learned the traps I fall into when I'm going through a cycle of depression-not eating, excessive shopping, eating only junk food, sleeping too much and drinking to excess.  When I'm feeling anxious, I typically eat tons of junk food, don't sleep and clean excessively.  I also have had issues w/addiction due to my mental health issues not being diagnosed early on.  A lot of what has helped me, has been figuring out my own patterns of behavior and finding ways to shorten the duration of certain patterns or at the very least keep track of what can trigger anxiety or depression. 

18.10.2020 17:51:37
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18.10.2020 21:52:03
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Dame Fanatique wrote:
 I've found that for me an exercise class works better than just exercising alone, although I do still work out on my own when I am unable to make it to a class due to my work hrs.  I limit the amount of junk food I keep around the house; I feel tired/sluggish when I eat too much junk food and that feeling does have a negative affect on my self image and mental state.  I do several mundane things in moderation-drinking, watching TV, scrolling through social media.  I also try to keep a routine and bedtime.  To make sure I get adequate sleep, I don't watch TV after 9PM on weeknights.  I read and I also keep a journal.  
All good ideas. Another piece of nutrition...I had been told in 2017 that caffeine could make my anxiety worse. I initially eliminated coffee & tea. I already didn't drink sodas or energy drinks. After 2 months, I reintroduced coffee & tea. I decided that a cup of tea or coffee or even 2 cups spread out (1 in the morning & 1 with lunch) was OK, but when I have a large amount of caffeine in a short period of time, my anxiety increases. 

Another non-medication option is a support group. I have been in support groups for probably 9 or 10 years. They make me feel less alone. Not just in a social way, but in that I often find members have had similar experiences to me. Of course, people will have different experiences. I have been in groups with elderly people who are widowed and even have watched their children die. I have never been married or had kids, so I can't relate 100% but there may be aspects I relate to, like I know what it's like to feel alone & to lose a loved one. 

Also sunlight...I bought an artificial sunlight years ago & I'm not sure how much it helps. In the summer, when get more natural sunlight, I do notice a difference. 

18.10.2020 21:52:03
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18.10.2020 23:30:02
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I am doing well :)

18.10.2020 23:30:02
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19.10.2020 02:21:37
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CinnamonSugar wrote:
Dame Fanatique wrote:
 I've found that for me an exercise class works better than just exercising alone, although I do still work out on my own when I am unable to make it to a class due to my work hrs.  I limit the amount of junk food I keep around the house; I feel tired/sluggish when I eat too much junk food and that feeling does have a negative affect on my self image and mental state.  I do several mundane things in moderation-drinking, watching TV, scrolling through social media.  I also try to keep a routine and bedtime.  To make sure I get adequate sleep, I don't watch TV after 9PM on weeknights.  I read and I also keep a journal.  
All good ideas. Another piece of nutrition...I had been told in 2017 that caffeine could make my anxiety worse. I initially eliminated coffee & tea. I already didn't drink sodas or energy drinks. After 2 months, I reintroduced coffee & tea. I decided that a cup of tea or coffee or even 2 cups spread out (1 in the morning & 1 with lunch) was OK, but when I have a large amount of caffeine in a short period of time, my anxiety increases. 

Another non-medication option is a support group. I have been in support groups for probably 9 or 10 years. They make me feel less alone. Not just in a social way, but in that I often find members have had similar experiences to me. Of course, people will have different experiences. I have been in groups with elderly people who are widowed and even have watched their children die. I have never been married or had kids, so I can't relate 100% but there may be aspects I relate to, like I know what it's like to feel alone & to lose a loved one. 

Also sunlight...I bought an artificial sunlight years ago & I'm not sure how much it helps. In the summer, when get more natural sunlight, I do notice a difference. 
I wanted to add: although healthy habits are important,  medication can be helpful. 

I personally didn't benefit from SSRIs, like Zoloft. But I like having anxiety medication prescribed "as needed." 

For example,  my anxiety is often bad at night & interferes with sleep. If I am awake worrying, after trying journaling or other coping skills,  I can take medication to take the edge off. 

19.10.2020 02:21:37
“If you know someone who’s depressed, please resolve never to ask them why. Depression isn’t a straightforward response to a bad situation; depression just is, like the weather.” ~Stephen Fry
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22.10.2020 15:34:52
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I am so so tired of my depression and anxiety atm

22.10.2020 15:34:52

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