Zoloft dosage

Hi all, I’ve just increasing my Zoloft dosage to 150 mg, as my psychiatrist told me the dosage needs to be high to see results for OCD. Ever since increasing the dose, I’ve had intense physical anxiety throughout the day and my brain feels foggy. I can’t even go to class without trembling. I find myself overthinking and ruminating for entire days at a time, unable to get out of bed. I’m worried about these symptoms but also scared to try any other meds. Has anyone else had a similar experience?

Young adults with OCD

Username: nicobirdnicobird

Date posted: 41w ago

Also, I have a therapist but she isn’t trained in OCD therapies

Username: @sophiaevidal@sophiaevidal

Date posted: 41w ago

No i am currently on 25 mg. To me 150 mg is a lot. I have had results at 25 mg so the ineffective of lower doses than 150 mg is not true obviously. Maybe you should voice your thoughts to your psychiatrist as it is not benefiting you at all or maybe get a second opinion.

Username: Stormyweather2023Stormyweathe...

Date posted: 41w ago

I haven’t had Zoloft, but sometimes it’s the adjustment to the dosage or a new medication, I’m not sure how long it’s been for you since that change. I would make sure to tell your doctor, right away if that’s possible, of any changes like that just to keep so and so in the loop. I would hope your doc could answer any questions about the drug. I resonate with what it feels like to be afraid to not take any more meds or try anything, bc from my experience that’s how it ended; However people that I’ve talked to say that that’s sometimes part of the process is trying to find the right doctor or medication, etc. and it can take time. My motto was to do what was right for me always, and I trust my body and mind for the most part. I hope everything works itself out :)

Username: Skyry867Skyry867

Date posted: 41w ago

In my opinion 150 is a lot . I topped at 75 for ocd. Can you get a second opinion from another Dr on that?

Username: ZeldaKorr32ZeldaKorr32

Date posted: 41w ago

hey there, i'm so sorry to hear about the tough time you're going through with the increased Zoloft dosage. dealing with intense physical anxiety and brain fog sounds incredibly challenging, especially when it's affecting your daily life like going to class. it's also really understandable to feel worried about your symptoms and hesitant about trying new meds. 💔 by the way, have you heard about this new AI-powered OCD therapy tool called 'unstuck?' when i was in a similar spot, what really helped me was this free AI OCD therapy tool called "unstuck" (unstuckmyOCD.com/try) that my NOCD therapist recommended. i think it'll be especially helpful for you because it provides personalized step-by-step support for when OCD gets tough, just like an OCD therapist would, and it could offer some relief without immediately needing to switch meds. i hate when people promote stuff, but i really think it can help you because it's changed my life. lmk if you have Qs or just want to talk more! <3

Username: Skai

Date posted: 2y ago

Schizo- OCD

I was diagnosed with Pure OCD in 2020 and have been able to conquer most of my fears since. However, I recently started Zoloft and it had caused me to not be able to eat as much, sleep, focus or do much of anything. I began to have intrusive thoughts as I do but this time I assigned a "scary" voice to the thought after reading about Schizophrenia. I only hear the "voice" when I'm actively thinking about it but my fear is that it will evolve into something out of my own control. I've been extremely anxious since starting Zoloft and I'm aware that it can heighten those senses of being aware or "freaking ourselves out" but I can't stop googling if anyone else has created this monolog or given it a voice after the concern of Schizophrenia.

Username: Anonymous

Date posted: 1y ago

Medication and OCD

I’ve tried both Prozac and Zuloft to help treat my OCD and neither has worked. I was on 80mg of Prozac and now 150mg of Zuloft but have felt little to no difference. Is there a better medication anyone can suggest? Thanks

Username: tylermatthew...

Date posted: 29w ago

Seeking the Right Med Mix for OCD & Depression

Four months ago, I began taking 25mg of Zoloft, and my dosage has since been increased to 100mg. This increase has significantly alleviated the anxiety and heart palpitations caused by my OCD. However, it hasn't been as effective in treating my depression. Alongside medication, I'm currently undergoing ERP therapy. Given the mixed results, I'm considering either switching medications or augmenting my current regimen. I have a consultation with my doctor tomorrow to explore my options. I've heard from others that finding the right combination of medications can make a huge difference. Does anyone have experience with a multi-medication approach that has been beneficial for them?

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