Zoloft users

@EvanHood Which dosage and how long did it take to see positive results? I’m worried I cannot function when I get off Zoloft

@G. Z. L I was 13 so this was loooong time ago. They started me on 50mg and positive results kicked in the 1st-2nd weeks, but it wasn’t strong enough so I went up some gradually. Now (6 years later) I’m on 200mg. Medication is a personal journey, but there’s nothing wrong with needing help from a pill to balance your brain chemicals. For me, it’s a permanent aid and I’m okay with that. It’s rough when I forget my meds, but I have got the routine down pretty good. I also take other medications that mix with zoloft btw.

@EvanHood Oh man, well I’m glad you’re doing good! Keep going!! :)) Keep pushing

@BeingMEwithOCD Full effect already?! I get the “what ifs” a lot

@G. Z. L No I totally am still struggling I just haven't had any bad symptoms. But I'm hoping for the best!

@BeingMEwithOCD Good luck and I hope Z helps in the long run!

@blazed That’s good!! I always worry if the meds will work and how long I’ll have to use them

@G. Z. L Generally it takes up to 6-8 weeks to notice a difference. I didn’t feel much on the lower doses but 100mg was when it started working well for me. And it’s up to you on how long you want to use them! I know there’s a lot of stigma and shame around them but if you need them to feel better then that’s perfectly okay too!

@blazed Hopefully I feel it sooner than later. I’ve read online that Zoloft sometimes stops working for people. Which worries me but that’s my anxiety lol

@G. Z. L Oh yes that can happen but I wouldn’t worry about it :) I take mine with another medication so I think that helps with its effectiveness. But it worked just as good when I was taking it alone too!

@blazed Which other one for future reference lol

@G. Z. L Wellbutrin, it does wonders for depression

@blazed I’ve heard and read about a combo of Z and Wellbutrin works well.

@blazed Did you ocd come first or depression?

@G. Z. L My depression came first but I also have social anxiety so that’s why I take Zoloft too. I’m not diagnosed with OCD yet but my psychiatrist upped my dose because I told her about my intrusive thoughts 🥲 but it really does help to tone down the thoughts

@blazed I started with health anxiety or health ocd, then panic attacks, then intrusive suicidal thoughts and finally depression 😂 But no ocd diagnosis smh

@Majchy1981 Is it holding up good?

@G. Z. L So far so good😊

@Taylor10 Too many SE? How long on Lex?

@G. Z. L Yes, I stayed on it for about 8 weeks and there was no relief. The anxiety became out of control. I had to take a benzo (klonopin) just to calm my nerves which is something I wish I never had to do.. and I just could not sleep. I JUST started back on Lex, but I’ve been on and off of it for years… always had a great experience with it. Only SE was weight gain. But if I make an effort to exercise often that isn’t much of an issue.

@Taylor10 Yeah the SE on Z for sure kicked my ass, it’s true about feeling worse first then good. I’ve heard lex is good ssri. Yup o gained weight on Z too