Zoloft withdrawl/side effects?!
Question:
Zoloft withdrawl/side effects?
I was on 50mg of Sertraline (generic zoloft) for about 6 months, and decided to quit them. My tapering was, to say the least, a half assed attempt. I cut the pills in half for a week, then stopped taking them altogether. Yes, I know this is not recommended. And now, I can see why. I am dizzy, shaky, extremely cranky (like 24/7 PMS), my brain feels foggy, I want to cry...the list goes on. I guess my question is how long can I expect these symptoms to last? And will it get any worse or is this the extent of it? I am going to try Linda Bassets Attacking Anxiety program, which is like a self help Cognitive Behavioral program. I really dont want to be on medication. I dont have anything against it morally, its just that i fel like taking a pill like that, to me, is admitting to myself I cant do it alone. And I refuse to believe that. :) Thanks in advance for the answers, good or bad. :)
Answers:
As a one time user of Zoloft user, the biggest problem I had with it was it worked as a very potent sedative for me. Then I was switched to PaxilCR, and there were no side effects when I made the switch. Then I was on Lexapro for a little while, and that also acted as a very potent sedative for me as I slept A LOT. I strongly urge you to try Linda Basset's "Attacking Anxiety" program, and see how it works for you. Truth be told, you have me interested in it now. I hope it works well for you. Good Luck.