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Only side effects I had on Zoloft was increased appetite but everyone is different. For my ocd, it’s been a life saver.
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Zoloft helped me a lot when I first had ocd and for a good few years but I switched to try something else eventually. I Had night sweats and low libido, but it really helped me get through therapy and come out of the deep dark hole I was in.
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Literally sounds like we’re the same person. Just got prescribed lexapro and I’ve actually got horrible anxiety about possible side effects - especially sleep disruption and sleeping enough . You’re not in this alone. Good luck to u!
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I’ve been on Zoloft for almost a year now, and it has absolutely helped my OCD symptoms. Saved my life, really. Though the symptoms are not entirely gone and it still does affect me, I am able to function regularly and have a relatively normal life as a college student. I was prescribed sleeping medication along with the Zoloft to ease my sleeping issues I’ve had for a long time. Other than that I really haven’t seen any side effects. If you’re anxious about sleeping issues, make sure you clarify to your doctor about how you feel. Best of luck and sending you lots of good vibes!
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Zoloft is one of the more mild ones in terms of side effects, generally, but it can vary person to person. It’s not uncommon to feel physically crumby when you first start, but stick with it until you’ve given it a chance to work. If it makes you sleepy, take at night. If it makes you excitable, take in the AM. Side effects vary by person. Asking is probably a bit of an attempt to reassure yourself, so resist!
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