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Phillip91Phillip91
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Check in with your doctor, but it’s typical to experience increased anxiety and side effects the first 2-4 weeks with Zoloft. My anxiety got worse before it got better, but once I found the right dose it’s really helped to soften the intensity of the intrusive thoughts and helped pull me out of depression. It can take up to 12 weeks to get the full effects of an increased dose, so it might take time. Hang in there, it gets better!
Brooklyn_99Brooklyn_99
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no one I’ve known that has taken Zoloft has felt much better. Everyone reacts differently to meds so maybe it can work for you. But I would talk to a doctor about maybe a different medication if your already experiencing negative side effects.
AnonymousAnonymous
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I just switched from lexapro to zoloft, so far it has helped me but it’s still newish so hard to say. I had some side effects at first but they have gone away, and my doctor said this is normal. Definitely a good thing to check in with your doctor about though, especially if the side effects are serious.
ArykAryk
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I’ve been on Zoloft pretty much since my diagnosis last fall, and after the initial week or two the minor side effects I was experiencing mostly went away. The one that stuck tho is I feel like I’m following behind myself a fraction of a second, and my reaction time has suffered because of it. I don’t regret the decision at all, the meds have helped me a ton! In my experience, higher doses brought worsened side effects for sure so have a chat with your doctor if you’re concerned or they’re particularly bad. I do recommend giving the Zoloft an honest shot if the side effects aren’t too severe, they’ve made my intrusive thoughts go from hail on a tin roof to rain on an umbrella. Good luck friend 👍
AlexPGAlexPG
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- 2y
@Aryk I feel like I have this too! I’ve been breaking and dropping more things haha. That being said, the benefits absolutely outweigh the risks. I had worsening anxiety before it got better, but it’s worth pushing through pending the side-effects aren’t life-threatening or debilitating. In my opinion, the goal of adding in an SSRI, is to turn down the volume on the intrusive thoughts and OCD so you can better tackle the exposure therapy!
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