Comments on: Zoloft

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:25:41 +0000

Hi Austin,
I was just surfing through the web when I came across your response to Zoloft. I have been taking Zoloft 50mg for a little over 3 months now with little relief. My worst complaint is insomnia, anxiety, and this “mental fogginess” which I can’t seem to shake off. I’m going to my doctor in a couple of days to up my dose and I just need some positive encouragement and advice because I’m practically at my wit’s ends and you sound like a very positive person. ANY ENCOURAGING words would be VERY much appreciated here!
Thanks!
Alex

By: katm

katm — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:31:50 +0000

I guess it’s working. I’m still fairly depressed. But at least I haven’t descended into the depths of suicidality (for the most part).

By: Bobby Capps

Bobby Capps — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:24:10 +0000

By now you should know if the Zoloft is working for you. I hope it is. I tried it but it made me want to sleep all the time.

By: cathielacey

cathielacey — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:26:43 +0000

Taking an antidepressant is a sign of strength as you are aware that you need assistance. I agree with marcy that indeed you were using wise mind. Good for you. I find the DBT skills do indeed help, that is when I remember to use them. I like your honesty in your writing and look forward to reading more of your posts.

By: risingrainbow

risingrainbow — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:40:09 +0000

I hope that this brings you some relief.

By: Marcy

Marcy — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:37:42 +0000

Zoloft doesn’t help me sleep — I actually take it in the morning so that it won’t make sleep more difficult.

By: katm

katm — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:21:37 +0000

Prozac. Been there. Done that. Got the teeshirt. Will never do it again.

I haven’t been sleeping any better. And the Zoloft has killed the last little bit of appetite I had left. But I’m not manic, so that’s a good thing.

I’m still trying to get over the whole “I’ve failed” thing. And yeah, there is the whole shame and stigma thing too. I don’t dare tell anyone I work with. I don’t really worry (too much) about the other foreign teachers. But I’m not sure how the Korean teachers would react.

I set up a reminder in my Google calender to take the damn pill. My daily calender gets emailed every morning so I see it when I check email before getting ready for work.

Bah.

:-/

By: Austin

Austin — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:31:56 +0000

Me again,
I forgot to add that Prozac made me homicidal as well as suicidal. Me and Prozac don’t mix.
I probably wasn’t suppose to laugh at the part about being in crisis in a country where you don’t speak the language….I can see Prozac “had it’s way” with you as well. I can’t even believe that sh*t is still on the market. I’ve never, not once, heard a good story about that stuff. If there’s one out there it’ll be like finding a needle in a haystack….then we have to consider that they were paid to say it.

If I were taking my Zoloft properly I’d be in bed right now. You actually have to take it for it to work. Once you get past the mental block of taking meds they help. It’s just getting past the “I’m not weak” and the “I’m taking this medication because someone screwed me over” type thinking. If we could get it in our heads that we take it because it’s the healthy thing to do for ourselves I think we as survivors would jump up every morning with a nice full glass of water ready to start the day. But there is so much involved in taking the medication. Shame, reminders of why we’re taking it, stigma..did I mention shame and reminders? Taking one pill is easier than it sounds. We also have to get past the idea that we may deserve the mental pain we have when we don’t take the medication. Sometimes not taking it is self injury, a very self destructive act, sabotage, etc.

Austin

By: Austin

Austin — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:23:44 +0000

It helps. It’s also approved for treatment of OCD as well as PTSD, depression AND Pre-menstrual disphoric disorder which is like PMS x 1000. Zoloft is a great choice. I can honestly say it saved my life. It should help you sleep too. I’m happy you decided to go ahead and take it. You worried me ya know that?

Shopping in any form makes me want to pop a Zoloft. LOL

Austin

By: M

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 01:38:01 +0000

I’m glad you’ve found a sympathetic and understanding doctor. Do you need to register with a particular family doctor or can you go to any?

Shopping for groceries isn’t my idea of fun either. Putting it all away when I get home is the worst part of the job.