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All the best, Stuart. You wont die from the way you are feeling, just get out and do more things when you have the chance. Sertraline is a type of antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Although I have taken Zoloft in my past, I hadn’t been on it long enough to experience a major withdrawal. For me mornings are always he worst – I wake with very strong butterflies in my tummy and terrible sadness. I just want to feel my normal pregnancy and if I knew it would have been this hard to stop Zoloft, I would have never started. I don’t feel like it works at all anymore and I even forget to take it some days. I was then put on a waiting list for 3-4 months to have 3 separate assessments for them to determine what treatment I would be best suited for under secondary mental health care. I don’t talk about my issues, problems, whatever you want to call them because I don’t have anyone to talk to. Informational purposes only. Good luck . Please I ask you to reply if you are having similar symptoms or even success stories to give me some hope. This experience is teaching me daily that I need so much willpower and I can reason with my brain a lot of the time and then sometimes it just beats me. After several weeks on 50 mg I dropped to 25 mg and that’s when thoughts started creeping into my brain that I was dying of some horrible illness. Withdrawal symptoms from antidepressants like sertraline can last up to six weeks, according to the National Health Service (NHS). It motivates and relaxes. I was anxiety ridden before but would have been fine!!! I am now down to extreme anxiety which is hanging on for months. The problem I’ve always had with sertraline is that I have pretty bad acid reflux which it makes a great deal worse. For many people, SSRI withdrawal is among the most difficult emotional experiences they will ever have to go through in their lives. So I won’t taper down again until that is almost gone. You only live on this earth once, why have to waste it feeling like garbage everyday and then having “normal” people basically laugh at you because they think you’re “weak” or “crazy” because they simply don’t understand in any way whatsoever. Did invest in a bottle of hemp oil made by charlottes web and it helps a lot!!! ❤️, Hey y’all. I’ve been on it for over 4 years. For other people, the entire process can be a total nightmare. Hang in there. OMG. We talked about a slow and steady weaning process that would be done over several months. Last comment to everyone: Keep your heads up, you are strong, and you can get through this. I feel like this will never end. Spoke to my doctor and was told to cut the pill smaller and smaller. I’m afraid this is getting worse. I wanted to respond because I get exactly how you feel! It is a horrible med! This feeling continued onto the next day. I stopped my Sertraline last Friday 5/11 and since Tuesday evening I have felt miserable. If you do not know what symptoms to expect, they may catch you off guard and your entire reality may get shook up. I lost weight pretty quickly. So the choice at this time is do I push through another week and hope this starts to go away or give in and try yet another drug? NHS figures show there were nearly 65 million of these prescriptions given out in England in 2016 - 3.7 million more than in 2006. Not all of them of course but many. I’m getting the brain zaps and irritability right now. Andre. Boy was I in a for a rude shock. Will this be the case? Hope it will get better fades with each day. withdrawal signs will develop in 55% to 94%. First 2 days didn’t notice anything, 3rd day had situation at work and felt high anxiety. I need someone to relate with. This was about 6 months ago. but there is no trigger. Now three weeks later… I think I may have tapered to fast. Now to quit sertraline. However, in saying that, I can honestly say that I have had no feelings since 2010 – always felt numb. Just my experience to date. Propranolol Withdrawal - What Are The Symptoms & How Long Do They Last? With a medication like Zoloft, it is better to gradually decrease your dosage over a period of weeks and/or months so that it gives your brain time to readjust itself. I’m not suicidal any more than usual, definitely not making plans. There are various factors that play an important role in determining your recovery time. I took the sertraline for 6 weeks before deciding that this too was giving me horrible side effects and quit cold turkey. I am not experiencing any withdrawal symptoms, and will begin the final weaning phase at the beginning of August: 12.5mg for two days with a “skip” day in between. I do feel a little fuzzy in my head at times but all in all I think I’m doing pretty good. See your doctor if you get severe withdrawal symptoms after you stop taking antidepressants. It is better to agree stopping with a doctor who will reduce you gradually over about four weeks. Jen: I know what you are going through and it is a hard road. Many thanks in advance. I’ve been reading comments here since early May when I decided that it was time to get off Zoloft (Sertraline) that I had been taking since mid 1996. I sleep quite well, I do exercises and my diet is not bad. Ha. Research suggests reducing sertraline dosages by 50 mg every 5 to 7 days with a final dosage of 25 to 50 mg daily can help patients avoid antidepressant discontinuation syndrome. In those cases where the patient does not tolerate the tapering process, the medical provider may substitute sertraline with an antidepressant that has a longer half-life, such as fluoxetine (Prozac). Let me just tell you I’m kind of a hot mess. Thank you for reading! I spent about 2 weeks crying all day, non stop and wanting to not be alive anymore. I’m also 50, going through menopause and it’s lovely symptoms, Restless Leg Syndrome too, so as the sun begins to set. I’m still experiencing a few withdrawal symptoms, but it’s decreased quite a bit and I actually feel like I’m going to be okay. Jacque, You are definitely not alone. Heartbroken was an understatement… I have since weaned myself off the tablets about 2 weeks since. I keep hoping one day I will wake up and feel normal or at least not trapped inside what feels like hell. I have attempted reducing my medication previously with a failed attempt. When it comes to the vivid dream side effect, I’ve always been a very active vivid dreamer so that side effect is me normally, so I’ve been sleeping great actually since I stopped taking the Zoloft. I could go on and on – BUT this is what happens AFTER you have weaned yourself off. Can someone give me some feedback on Lexapro? Hi everyone. Did he reinstate you to go slower? But I was desperate to feel better and started taking pills. Only slight out of body feeling but not sick at all. It’s hard, it really is but you have people in your life and websites that will be happy to get you through it! How should I take Sertraline? But wow, the after-part is crippling me. One positive is that my mind feels clearer, less foggy compared to when I was taking 100mg (odd, as I thought it was meant to be something the other way round). I have a son at home and the last thing I want is for him to think back of his childhood telling people “my daddy always didn’t feel well.” I wish everyone else who is struggling with these meds the best of luck and I urge you not to give up. It’s like I was one person before this occurred and I’ve been totally different ever since. All matters regarding your health require medical supervision. Melissa. Then was persuaded to try a different antidepressant, sertraline. Which is what I wish to tell others – prepare yourself for it. Figured since I only took it for 2 weeks it would be out of me by now. Fresh air, exercise and lots of deep breathing along with some down time listening to positive affirmations helps my mind to change the thoughts that lead to anxiety etc. I started on paxil, then was switched to Lexapro, and now I’m on 200 mg of Zoloft that I take simply to avoid withdrawal. I experience zapping sensation in my brain and cramping in my body. When I turned 65, I started with a Primary Care Physician who reiterated that getting off Sertraline could be challenging, but she told me that I probably didn’t need to continue taking it after so long. My relapses are always more severe than the last. How long did it take for you to complete withdrawal? I’m hoping it gets easier now whilst I’m riding this rollercoaster. I started taking them every other day for a week or two, then stopped completely. I’m only 5 days in with the Prozac. I took Zoloft for 15 years total. I take it sparingly because I am afraid of the side effects, addiction and/or possible with withdrawals I might have to endure when I stop. Symptoms generally occur within 2 days after birth (occasionally not until days 5-7) and may persist for 2-4 weeks1. I return to my GP and he basically said “I don’t know”. I started Zoloft during my last pregnancy because my baby was diagnosed with a fatal condition. I have heard a lot of negative about supplements but Vitamin D3 in large dosage did help me in withdrawal, it did for me. I think everyone’s journey when they stop taking this medication is different in so many ways. I started taking Thrive (nutritional supplement) after recommendation from a friend and it’s made it a lot more bearable. But I am determined to get off this drug which seems to have caused or contributed to several life threatening illnesses and indeed I don’t think has been working for some time. My thoughts became I have ALS, fibromyalgia, MS, Parkinson’s, a heart condition or cancer. You, as a reader of this website, are totally and completely responsible for your own health and healthcare. Long story short, this new medication got me worse and in the ER! And remember your mind is playing tricks on you… Life isn’t as bad as it seems at the moment… it’s Zoloft trying to trick you into taking it again. I’m on about month 4 and my anxiety is crushing me to the point I feel like I cant control it. Get some sunshine. Discontinuation of sertraline should be considered in patients with symptomatic hyponatraemia and appropriate medical intervention should be instituted. Prozac Withdrawal - What Are the Symptoms & How Long Do They Last? Dark urine once a few days ago, but ok now so I’m drinking liquids like mad. The hardest thing is wanting to give up because you think it’ll never end. The withdrawal symptoms can last for over 3 months. I am now at month 7 without zoloft. I try my best to socialize, although sometimes it feels like the hardest thing in the world to do. Thanks. Other things that have helped me is the following, saying out loud to yourself, “it’s just the medication, how I’m feeling is just because of the medication, it isn’t real and it will stop”. As a result, symptoms may emerge with increased severity within 1-3 weeks after stopping. I wanted to go off the medication anyway, but should I go back on it and wean myself off, or can I just push through these few weeks? This means that within a few days you will have very little sertraline in your bloodstream. Withdrawal from an SSRI (selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor) can be much more difficult than most psychiatrists think. It is helping and I am taking 1/2 tablets every 6 hours to maintain the feeling of relief. I was on 50mg. Stopping sertraline abruptly may cause antidepressant discontinuation syndrome, which causes flu-like symptoms, insomnia or other sleep problems, nausea, dizziness, and/or a prickling, tingling sensation on the skin. Millions of people have taken this antidepressant and many have had success with managing depressive symptoms. Felt compelled to reach out!) Within the first two weeks of being on 50 mg my hands started to feel and continue to feel like they are on fire. I have my pharmacist going thru this with me. I’ve been super anxious, having negative intrusive thoughts and obsessive thoughts, and I really don’t know why I even bothered to lower it. DK. I was crying, I felt like I was coming out of my skin, I felt like I was on fire… shaking. Within a few days of taking it, I got to the point that I was afraid of eating. My GP prescribed Zoloft (Sertraline) 50 mg once a day. I’ve been off it for about 4 months now and my anxiety was through the roof and my heart rate was incredibly fast. If anyone has questions about their meds, ask your pharmacist and do not rely on your GP to know side effects of any meds. Not a good idea! After another month on 5 mg I felt even more miserable. I came off of 200mg of sertraline, nearly a year ago now. For me personally, my withdrawal from Paxil was arguably the toughest thing Ive ever experienced. I tried to eat as much as I could, but it felt like I was constantly starving. I’m independent, successful, and beautiful – it’s just the drugs making me feel so pathetic. Reading that it’s also taking you a long time is comforting. God bless us all, we’ve been lied to but we have a higher power on our side!!! I gained some weight when I first began the Zoloft as well. TBH that’s normal for me though. I wish you the best, remember your not in this alone. It did not occur to me that pain in my hands could be related to my lowering my dose of Sertraline. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Per my psychiatrists instructions I stopped taking Sertraline altogether about three weeks ago which brings me to the “living hell” state of my life. Good luck to anyone who is this boat with me. Dosage and Side Effects. This made me feel a lot better and stable. Symptoms of antidepressant discontinuation syndrome, Prozac For Dogs & Cats - Dosage & Side Effects, Sea Moss - Uses, Benefits and Side Effects of Irish Moss, Marine Collagen - Benefits, Side Effects, and More. I am also suffering and hopefully will start to recover now I am fully off sertraline. I am new to this. Good luck, Ana. Whatever a person’s specific relationship with Sertraline, there are safe and gentle ways to taper from the drug, without introducing harsh withdrawal effects during the process. So I knew it was time to stop the drug. The suicidal thoughts, deep depression, anxiety is the drug not you. I feel horrible after yelling and then I go back to the same thing. They may not work for everyone, but you can try. Note: Most people retain the active ingredient “Sertraline” for up to 6 days and its metabolite desmethylsertraline for over 2 weeks after stopping. Never again. I am on auto pilot when they are with me and when they are with their dad I can have my breakdowns. Hopefully you won’t have the crippling after-effects I have. After weighing the risks versus benefits with my psych nurse practitioner, I decided that I wanted to taper off for the last half of my pregnancy. I see flashes of light which effect my vision. I’ve been successful; you can do it, too! Eye floaters 7. It was pure joy being there. All the best to everyone. I tapered down over the course of 2 months to where I felt that I could stop taking it. I have a fever of 103, achy, chills, feels like I have Gastro-itis, very nauseated and crying spells have come back. Drug safety fears have emerged after a common anti-depressant was linked to two deaths. Any comments back would help. I sleep way better, no more anxiety about anything especially silly things like traffic! I’ve been on 50mg of sertraline for a year now and have been wanting to go off them for a while but with university there never seemed like a right time. What can you recommend me? I’m someone who needs prompting/supervising to do a lot of things (that is I have Care needs) but also am high functioning because I have a full time job. At first I was very sick and thought it was morning sickness (maybe it was – or maybe a little of both, I don’t know) but I lost my appetite and couldn’t really keep anything down. The first two weeks off were awesome, then I started with extreme vertigo, and I’ m on my 6th day. I have just consulted a psychologist who wants to see me weekly for now and hoping this will help all round. I know how you are feeling. Maybe my brain just needs Zoloft for now? I thought wow this is gonna be so easy it’s not gonna be that bad. I agree the anxiety I had I could have dealt with and I wish I had never been convinced to take anything!!! I can’t drink caffeine as it makes me urinate too frequently and makes me more anxious so I’ve been drinking a Purdeys vitamin fizzy drink thing when I feel tired. She was supportive of the decision. Only a few brain zaps a day instead of constant. Sertraline will not change your personality or make you feel euphorically happy. Signs and symptoms of hyponatraemia include headache, difficulty concentrating, memory impairment, confusion, weakness and unsteadiness which may lead to falls. What is actually impacted physiologically? In fact, I’ve had more energy lately and significant pain relief in my joints and muscles. It’s sites like this one that have kept me up to date with the ‘after-effects’ one will go through and what to expect. Good luck to everyone! At the moment we cannot predict who will get the more serious withdrawal symptoms. I started going off it a week ago and for me the first day was very odd (especially those brain zaps its like you’ve been shot in the head!) On top of that I feel lots of emotions mostly anger and sadness though and I cry a lot (which is kind of a relief but not always handy if you are at work). Now 5 months off Sertraline, I have been getting some “windows” when the symptoms become less severe but they are always there to some degree. It is not just a “burning sensation.”. Thank you, Julie. Hang in there you sweet souls, glad that I shared. Hang in there everyone, we are stronger than we realize… thank you for sharing your stories… I hope mine helps even 1 reader. I am working through that, but now I am so dizzy. But the biggest improvement has come from a naturopath and getting my medical marijuana card. I’m not sure if I should wait it out the until the ‘3 month period’ or if this is just how I really am without medication. I am feeling fine. I think I could go up to 100mg but it might be too much. During this time I also started to feel like I was on the verge of getting the flu. I think many doctors (while they do the best they can) haven’t experienced what we have so don’t have the knowledge or experience to truly understand the withdrawal process. Seems pretty elementary I’m sure, but sometimes when you aren’t sure you have a tight grasp on what’s real, you need to tell yourself what is a fact. Well, I hardly dare say it, but since the visit I feel a million times better. And suddenly, you feel like you have the flu, or a stomach bug, or perhaps you find it hard to think and have disturbing thoughts. I need some advice. Horrid anxiety. I wasn’t able to get to the doctor to get a new script filled, and I haven’t had my Zoloft in a few days. Best of luck with whatever you decide. . Hoping it’s not much longer. Other individual factors that play a role include: environment, social support, diet, and exercise. Now he’s improving slowly the last two months taking these very same supplements I researched. I hope you find the strength to ween off this drug slowly. All Rights Reserved. Meditate. I don’t think I’ve been drinking enough water though. I think going back to basics and completely shutting out a lot of our first world dealings and every day society issues can achieve wonders. But my head feels clearer and while I feel all these emotions and sometimes juts want to cry I also feel relieved knowing that my brain is slowly being de poisoned. There is an OCD research doctor at UCLA that teaches a fantastic way to deal with OCD. Also glad I wasn’t on it longer if this is how it feels coming off… and knowing it could be worse the longer you’re on it. Rub lavender oil on you or even just put it into your diffuser and breathe in deeply to let it calm you. Chris. I thought it was strange my psychiatrist had one 10 min conversation with me after not seeing me in years – letting me come off my meds without suggesting any kind of moderation… and then just sends me on my way. I feel like an alien around my friends and family because of how bad it is and I feel ashamed talking to anyone about it. I’m no doctor but I think you have as good a chance as any of us of coming off them and coping. I’m with ya sister, hang in. The dose should preferably be reduced gradually over about 4 weeks, or longer if withdrawal symptoms emerge (6 months in patients who have been on long-term maintenance treatment). It took me 6 month tapering off of this horrible drug, but I think if I’d taken 9 months, or 1 year, maybe the withdrawal may not have been so bad.

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