Anonymous
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
Zoloft Question
is anyone currently on zoloft / have experience with it? i just got prescribed it and am really nervous about the side effects.
Luke33:)Luke33:)
- Date posted
- 2y
People with OCD should never read the side effects. Just take the pill and live with the uncertainty. If you read side effects you will convince yourself they are affecting you.
freiafreia
- Date posted
- 2y
On that line my doctor explicitly said I should not write down or analysis my feelings etc to notice potential side effects. She also told me there are possible side effects and explained them but also suggested that I should not read the med instructions. That was a good tip. I eventually did read about the meds on the internet and then started to worry thst they might not work, might affect my relationship, my feelings etc .. so yeah
freiafreia
- Date posted
- 2y
I started Sertralin (which is Zoloft in America I guess). I started with low dose and increased in steps over 2 weeks to the final dosage. I do not suffer from big side effects. Only thing I noticed was that I have more dreams in the second half of the night and that I sweat a lot at night. This is known and therefore does not worry me. If you get it, don't think about the dreams or potential meaning if them ir what. They can be just crazy. I was also very scared to take it in the beginning. Because of short term side effects and also long term side effects. To overcome the short term fear the doc let me take the first pill while she was there and offered that i could stay on the clinics ground, get a coffee and report back in an hour. I did not experience anything bad in that time. For long term effects I just try not to worry too much about (and as you might know, that is not easy). Some days I feel like getting ride of the medications because I worry. sometimes I want to increase the dosage too help me with not worrying about other things...So I just stay on what the doctor prescribed. Because the thoughts and fears are the problem and are always there. So here it is probably also just worrying thoughts about the side effects.
blazedblazed
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
Zoloft helps a ton with my depression and anxiety. I’m on the highest dose and I don’t experience any side effects, but it’s different for everyone. If you’re having issues with it, call your doctor right away. You’re going to be okay, you got this.
Twelve Squirrels in a TrenchcoatTwelve Squir...
- Date posted
- 2y
I've experienced sleeplessness because my Zoloft makes me more energized. Also my dreams are way more vivid which has honestly been pretty fun. On top of that I've noticed my mind is in a more peaceful, neutral place instead of it's default being anxious and pessimistic. I have had spikes of anxiety and depression, but they clear up quicker and are easier to handle. Overall I consider it an improvement.
r.m.1r.m.1
- Date posted
- 2y
I love my Zoloft. I can’t function without it. I haven’t noticed any side effects. I’ve been on 100mg to 25mg
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