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[Aguglielmo986]

Hi all.

I started Zoloft about a week and a half ago now. The first week the floaty and cloudiness of the anxiety went away (25mg) but I was having intrusive thoughts still. As soon as I upped to 50 I feel as though I am emotionally numb. I can’t laugh after I take it. I can’t love. I feel like my Intrusive thoughts became more out of control. It’s only been 3 days on 50 but I don’t like the way it makes me feel. And I like the way I can wake up and feel a little bit better before I take it again. Should I switch to taking it at night? Any insight

[Ladybug9]

When my mom was on Prozac, she honestly could not cry. Even if she really wanted to, she was unable to. That is what many of these medications do to some people. Takes away the depression and anxiety for many but also takes away the emotions we need to have as loving human beings.

[Hidden]

Hello

I’ve been suggested this medication from my GP. I’ve not collected the prescription yet, but read that side effects can last up to 4 weeks, but then they level out. Which is why doctors say to hang in there as it gets better with time?

I’m not ready to start that journey yet, but if you’re concerned, give your doctor a call and check - it may be that you need to tweak to dose?

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Also, I know 1 person in my family on this drug who loves it and can’t operate without it -they’ll be on this for life they’ve said, it’s just given them their life back and they’re happy on it. and then I’ve also read a few stories of people who hate this drug and that it made things worse. I don’t think you know which camp you’ll be in until you try it? Which is why I’m afraid to start it as I don’t want to make my situation worse!

[Livvyloo19 in reply to Hidden]

I recently made the choice to get back on medication through high school I was on Zoloft and it was okay but I decided to stop taking meds but just about three weeks ago I got put on Effexor, worst media could’ve ever put into my mouth. I had awful side effects, crying panic attacks, sweating, nausea, compulsive thinking I ended up going to the ER three times in a week but every time it was just my anxiety giving me physical symptoms. Two days ago I started 10 mg of Prozac and so far I feel okay. I’m trying not to dwell on the side effects to bc I tend to read what they are then obsess over if I’m having those side effects, sending me into a panic attack. Everyone says it usually gets worse before it gets better so hopefully I will start to feel so much better soon. I’m trying to keep a positive mindset on medication and not dwell on the “what if’s”

I wish you best and know you are not alone in this experience 💜

[tabioso1 in reply to Livvyloo19]

How are you feeling now? It says it's been 8 days since your last message.

[Aguglielmo986 in reply to tabioso1]

@tabioso1 I was talking to my therapist and my compulsion for my ocd is constantly seeking reassurance online and looking things up so I’m trying to distance myself from doing that as much as possible. I’m also trying to give the Zoloft a chance to do its work ! But I’m hanging in there