Is the "zombie like fog" a common side effect of starting Zoloft?

Zoloft Questions

Hi Everyone! My boyfriend just started his Zoloft journey about 2 weeks ago now (he has Pure O). The first week it seemed to kick in well and he was having an easier time dismissing his intrusive thoughts leading to less compulsions. However this second week he seems distant and zombie like…. I know they said it takes a month or 2 to fully work but I’m hoping this zombie like fog will diminish. Does anyone have any advice or similar stories or suggestions on their experiences with this medication?

"Pure" OCD

Username: mess.of.saramess.of.sara

Date posted: 38w ago

I discontinued Zoloft due to pregnancy but I had many seemingly odd symptoms for the first 3-4 weeks (whooshing in my ear, feeling funny, zapping sensation) but after those first few weeks, all those settled in for me and I didn’t have any side effects, accept a more tolerable amount of anxiety and a lot less “checking” or “overthinking” behavior. I feel like it helped let that part of my brain relax. I hope his symptoms also balance out and that he starts to feel relief without feeling like a zombie. Praying for you guys.

Username: benjita1benjita1

Date posted: 38w ago

I’m on 50mg Sertraline and it took a good 8 weeks before things got a bit easier. I can only describe it like a rollercoaster, felt fine for a week or too and then not so for a week then good again….. Everyone’s experience with Sertraline is different and if you’re worried about the side effects it’s better to check with your doctor. It does get better, just takes a while to work and get the right dose. 👍🏻

Username: Annoying Turtle

Date posted: 2y ago

Taking an SSRI

Hey! So last night I started taking 25mg of Zoloft. And today I feel better! (Thank Heavens) SO FAR, there has been no side effects. Is that normal? Should I brace myself? Is the worst yet to come? Is it just a placebo effect? I’ve had this medicine sitting in my cabinet for a month because I have been scared to take it. Some of the rare side effects is almost too much for my anxiety to handle. The uncertainty of it all is scary. For those who have taken SSRIs/Zoloft before, what was the first 2 weeks like?

Username: JessiJess

Date posted: 1y ago

Zoloft

I currently COVID. I had started on Zoloft 2 weeks ago and it was working fine. In the last 2 days I realized that it is not working as good as it was before I got sick. I wonder if it’s because of COVID, has this happened to anyone else?

Username: tylermatthew...

Date posted: 39w ago

Zoloft ups and downs ?

I just started Sertraline 25mg and some days I feel fine, like I’m actually making progress and then all of a sudden I feel intense anxiety , and it makes my obsessions intense. I’m on day 12 of my medication. Does it get better ?

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