The Satisfaction of Getting Off Zoloft: John’s Story
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- Опубликовано: 7 май 2020
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I got off SSRIs and benzos. So much happier! Glad you got off, man. So glad for everyone who does. And you all can. Seriously.
How did you fare with withdrawal and taper?
@@Grukrimm The SSRIs were a long time ago, so I cannot give you accurate information on that now. The benzo withdrawal was rough, I won't lie. I also did not taper, I cold turkey quit, which a lot of doctors don't recommend. I won't recommend anything, as I don't hold a medical degree (then again the ppl who messed me up DID hold a medical degree, but I digress). Cold turkey, I had minor seizures, felt like an impact drill was against my skull sometimes, and was very paranoid and just... intense. Dialed up to an 11. In all honesty, the taper is probably much less painful. I am benzo free for a couple years now, and doing much better, I will say. I feel emotions properly again, have better relationships with my wife, my friends, my family. Overall I just feel like I never needed meds to begin with.
*"Overall I just feel like I never needed meds to begin with."*
The real problem is that nobody should be on these poisons.
Ever.
We are told we need these drugs, for having normal human emotions.
And are not informed of the terrible effects (the so-called side effects).
,what do you do if the Dr says you can't get off of them..it's scary.
@@angelagrosso2162 You make your own decision. The truth is the doctors, NP’s have no option to help you wean off the medication safely. Period. You have to do it yourself. I am weaning myself off of Effexor. Very slowly. If you don’t wean yourself off and potentially willing to be uncomfortable for a little while, you can count on being on these meds for the rest of your life.
Went through hell and back a few years ago after a breakdown. My one and only breakdown. I was on 50mg sertraline for two years and had huge desire to get off them. When I look back I can't believe how easy it was with the right help from my Doctor I was weaned off over a 4 week period. And yes it is a wonderful feeling. I feel great and am feeling much happier and more confident in my self.
What was your weening off process like? How often did you cut down your dosage?
Such a nice heart warming story, thank you.
Great work man! Happy for you.
Good for you !!!! Can’t wait until I am done
So fucking happy for you buddy, I can just feel the happiness. Kick ass!
Sertraline is currently saving my life right now ❤
lol
It's a disgusting medication, seriously it's not worth alternating your brain. Depression is all in the mind, learn mind if matter.
Me too
So sad that people nearly always give credit to the drug and not to themselves.
It has worked wonders for me functioning in life, too. I'm ready to get off the drug after 4+ years but have had a really hard time because of withdrawal. Therefore I'm still on it and hope to get a doctor's help to wean off successfully.
2 weeks now off Setraline. Still not feeling good. I have burst out crying a couple times, mood swings and irraitation. I hope it improves after a month.
How are you now? Any updates? Do you feel any better?
Wean of of it. Take it slow and don’t force yourself to feel like crap.
It’s been 2 months for me. The first month and a half, withdrawals were hell, and my mood was all over the place. Just now starting to stabilize. It takes time
Just started on the Zoloft again after a 15 year hiatus. It did work for me but unknown reason why I quit taking it. I do know I still have my PTSD and depression which will be permanent. Fought in Afghanistan (U.S. Army)
and left there with PTSD and was honorably discharged.
100% service connected for PTSD and depression and had my VA psychiatrist prescribe Zoloft.
Thank you for your service 🇬🇧
@@jasonclarke7422 thank you Sir!
I recommend looking into Joe Dispenza, his meditations have apparently helped a lot of military vets with PTSD. Essentially the meditations help you to connect to the Divine or to the universal life giving energy that exists within us and all around us, and the moment of connection is pure bliss that washes away trauma.
This helped me a lot I’m not on Zoloft and never was but I’m on other meds and tapering off one and eventually getting off the others
How do you know you will be able to function without the meds?
Hope you're doing ok
Me too ❤ it's done its job ,but there came a time I didn't feel I needed them.
Thanks for your post 😊
Always people talk to your doctor ..
Feeling great ❤
yayyyy - what an awesome little story
Thank you so much! I am feeling down today, and really stressed, but I am diagnosed bipolar I and I live pretty well off meds for 4 years now. I know exactly the feeling of freedom and relief when still sometimes, at 22.30 at night I think "oh I have to take my pills" and then realize I don't have to anymore. Thank you for taking me to that happy place and for making me proud of what I have escaped from. I really needed this tonight❤
How do you get off of these terrible drugs?
Idk how u did it. I'm off ssri n snri for the 1st time in 17 years n im experiencing depression. Also im on a slow simmer then i lose it fast! Im pretty sure im a lifer n im so glaD youre doing so good
It s not easy, it has to be a slow process over some months, there are times where your brain may feel like burning, some momentary black outs as well, but totally worth it. One year later, I can still confirm that sober life off meds is much much better. I spend much time learning about cptsd here on yt, the only valid diagnosis in my opinion. It s trauma that makes us "need" ssris and little by little healing and managing trauma is what we are supposed to do, to have a more fulfilling life. You can do it💪💪🩷🩷
The audiobook complex ptsd, from surviving to thriving is a very good place to start this journey
You’re an inspiration
Tried a few times to come off it and honestly found things unbearable. I am back on it and life’s better for me. If it works for you not being on them then great 👍🏻
is life better, or are you just no longer in withdrawal?
See I went through panick and anxiety before, I know it will soon pass, I refuse to take ssri or benzos....
I’ve been off Wellbutrin for 3 months now and it’s the best thing I ever did ❤️
That one messed me up bad. So glad you got off. :)
@@shineyshine2008 I just got switched to buspirone from bupropion
I'm currently tapering off of sertraline. I think it's the right move.
I've been taking Wellbutrin for several years and it helps me a lot. It's not for everyone, but it does help millions of people.
Cold turkey off 100 sertraline cant sit still very uncomfortable
almost 5 years on antidepressants combined with therapy and I am titrating off. Was on 200mg and went down to 100mg for two weeks. Doctor has left it to me to decide to go to zero or continue like this. I have minor symptoms while coming off, very overwhelming feelings of despair and clammy hands and feet, without the thoughts of "oh god I'm dying", so an improvement. The feeling of feeling normal while on them has given me the muscle memory in my brain to continue this thought pattern hopefully while off. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
how are you doing, did your brain continue that thought pattern?
Obviously, he did have withdrawal effects, which can be horrifying. Lucky him.
Assuming you meant did not. I agree and I think this video sends the wrong message. A dangerous message.
I'm going through intense withdrawals after meaning of 200 mg of Zoloft. Cannabis has helped with the withdrawal symptoms it was completely off I'm converting to just psychedelic, as it has helped me way more than Zoloft. Thank you for the hope.
Please take the time to wean off of Zoloft very slowly - sometimes it can take a few months or more - this will help your success rate! Take care
How are you doing
My 90 year old Mom is on Zoloft. She is a level 2 or 3 Alzheimer's patient. My well-meaning brother and sister in law are helping my Dad with her. They are great, but why the zoloft? My mom never drank alcohol or took pills of any kind ever. Why? I live far away and hope I can get her off Zoloft. She gets no psych care, it was prescribed by a general family doctor. I ordered 2 of peter breggin's books.
She shouldn't take Zoloft, it doesn't make any sense. My grandma had Alzheimer at a younger age and I know it is hard. I am sorry that, apart from the condition, she has to suffer the lack of respect and compassion of greedy doctors (best case scenario, "unprofessional or incompetent" doctors). Hope you can find someone that can treat her with dignity and just ensure she is healthy physically and not suffering unecessarily. I send her and you strength and luck from the Basque Country.
One issue with Alzheimer’s is that the patient experiences anxiety and depression as they realize they are losing capacity. That is why the Zoloft. If she feels fine, don’t assume she will be fine without the Zoloft. If you want, get another opinion. But don’t take it into your own hands to discontinue the medication.
My older sister was on Zoloft after my mom died. She went off for a year, but recently went back on. She is a lot happier and enjoys life when taking Zoloft. She has health issues and is in a wheel chair. And yeah, that can cause periods of frustration leading to depression.
Prescribing Zoloft is not taking her dignity or being a greedy doctor. When someone is facing old age and loss of capacity, they may need help with depression. Medication is created to help. Not hurt.
Depression can be a serious problem for the elderly. They have the right to get relief with medication.
Dr. Peter Breggin is phenomenal! Good luck to you, your mom is lucky to have a caring daughter
At this age let her live peacefully
Well
Done
I don’t know what they did but they helped, but I also never want to do them again.
Im on day five coming off of it and have horrible side effects. I feel off and like I’m not all there worst feeling ever praying it gets better day by day
Gonna try to get off soon i always became suicidal in past attempts but im in a better place now mentally and want to really give it another shot ! Same with suboxone but that seems even harder to get off as its the only thing that keeps me from constantly craving drugs
Did you not take it anymore when you had forgotten it?
Weaning off of zolft now and my body tremors are terrible. These medications are heavy duty. Your lucky you didnt feel like complete death stopping them abruptly. Hope your still doing good ❤
I was forced into a rehab because of new Jersey law and mandatory 72 hours observation and wrongly diagnosed with bipolar schizo effective. My true condition was autism spectrum and intellectual disabilities to which there is no medication that can help. Insomnia set in and I could only get 3 hours of sleep or none at all that made me feel devastated and because I became truly angry at my doctor she also prescribed risperidone and I felt alone even with friends and family. I could not be alone stopped pursuing my hobbies and things I used to enjoy.So I began to taper off them reducing the dosage every week eventually cutting the single pill in half and then quarters, and then I started skipping days to every other day and then 2 days until I simply threw them away. I am under court order to receive treatment and I just lie and the doctor sees nothing amiss and must go through with it until I am off probation and all because I took a walk at night and my symptoms of autism spectrum and intellectual disabilities where making me seem herky jerky in the eyes of the police 🚓🚨.
I wish they has a hold on montana. My son could burn himself up n they still wont hold him
Protracted withdrawal and tar dive can happen years off discontinuation. How are we doing years off??
Great story. Can you tell me how many mgs you were on?
How long were you on it? How long have you been off, Have any side effects?
I always have anxiety and depression. I tried prozac but didnt like it that much. I am 31 and see not much hope in my life, so at this point id rather try something then to fight every day
There was a stage actress who forgot to pack her depression meds before her tour and as the result, she jumped from her hotel room balcony to her death.
I feel like that without taking an ssri lol.
So how about sharing what you went through getting off Zoloft? It isn't pretty.
I think the point is to tell people that the withdrawal is worth it
I felt the same after couple of months later when my chemical imbalance went back to how it was before and had to get back on them .
There is no chemical inbalance! This is a fairytale!
I just went through this!
I wish I could get off Zoloft but my anxiety is still to out of control.
The anxiety can be a side effect of the Zoloft too. Have you read the FDA insert that goes with the drug?www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/019839S74S86S87_20990S35S44S45lbl.pdf
@@scotchvelo it can feel like both depending on the day
I was on benzos and SSRIs for 12 years. It ruined large parts of my life. I am pill free for over 2 years now. I still have anxiety some times. We all do. It's evolution. We were meant to have anxiety about dangerous animals or other tribes, not bills and work. Anxiety doesn't make you bad, man. Gotta slow down, breathe, and treat yourself like you would treat a scared child. You are worth self love and acceptance, and probably need to work on some inner traumas like we all do. Be safe, be smart, and most of all be happy. You're worth it. I know my life is better without that crap.
Then Zoloft isn’t doing the job. Talk to your doctor about switching.
Whatever u do DONOT TAKE ANY BENZODIAZEPINES ☠️EVEN FOR 1DAY!!!!! STAY AWAY! They feel good for a few times then CAUSE EXTREME PANIC & they are IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP
If I go 2 days without Zoloft I feel very real withdrawals. While I would like to be well without it, I experience almost no side effects. If you’re on a higher dose like my 150mg dose, cold turkey is incredibly unpleasant
Any medication that acts on the brain is best given slowly and taken off slowly.
you can still lower it cuz it's half life is short so if you can calculate how much is in your body the day before you start feeling bad you can lower to that dose as long as ur consistent but please consult a medical profesional before doing so (:
Went on a trip for two days and forgot my Zoloft .. the second night I was getting over stimulated and annoyed then I woke up emotional and tired , soon as I got home I took it I’m surprised how fast it affected me without it , I hate that
What about 25mg? I'm on day 3 but don't feel like taking it anymore.
You need to tapper slowly off. The side effects are terrible but I did !! And so glad I did!
Nice 👍🏽
Lemme get it.
I wonder if you have an update 4 years after.
I am off all antidepressants. I still take Clonazapam for anxiety and sleep, but not much. Looking for natural antidepressants
I hate doctors who slap you on this poison without thinking much about it. Fuck it.
Didn’t know shit about withdrawal from anti depressants and honestly I’m shit scared to go through it again
I'm off zoloft due to insomnia and aka however it's been almost 2 months n im struggling to sleep still its Luke it affected my nervous system I hope it goes back to normal. I used to get heavy sleep so satisfying n now I am a light sleeper wake up panic with sounds
Im sorry you are struggling with insomnia. I suffer from it too. Pretty bad, been going 18 months. My dr just recommended Zoloft even though i told her I am worried about the side effect of insomnia while I already have insomnia. I do take 100mg Trazadone which helps 90% of the time. I dont think Im going to take Zoloft.
@@moodiouselzein4010 I got off zoloft. I have bipolar they say so none of the ssri n snri can work for me. After zoloft my sleep s hedule or whatever was wrecked! Currently given propranolol for akathisia and it helps me sleep too when I feel I need it. Idk things just changed after zoloft.
The aka im thinking is from the latuda I had been on. We tried upping it last week n I had a super aka episode. The propranolol is a high blood pressure n has been a lifesaver from akathisia. I'm thinking our next step is changing from latuda to a diff bipolar depression med. And I've had 3 yrs of aka n we r thinking latuda has been the culprit
hi, have you recovered?
@@lolol123ol i actually got way better but nowheee near how i used to be able to sleep on command. I used to go to sleep by 10 or 1030 all the time. Now i lay in bed for hours until 12, 1, 2am til i finaly all asleep. Then i wake up early. Howevr now, i can wake up n struggle to go back to sleep for a hour then sleep un until noon or 1. Feeling rested.
However sometimes i cannot go back to sleep and i just sit all day so tired ihave no motivation to clean or cook.
So yes im better but my body clock is not wat it used to be.
Granted, on my part, i could take a hot bathvor shower, turn off my phone, and read, drink hot milk, take magnesium but i dont, i just watch yt til my eyes close.
I used to yake naps too. Naos are ninexistent. So im pretty much used tp this new way of being. No the best but definitely not the brutal insomnia i had on zoloft. That was no joke!
I dont wake up in oajc mode either. That may have bee the geodon they had tried me on as well. A tiny noise n my body would wake up in fight flight mode n id be freaked out. I do not miss that at all.
So all in all i do believe our brain and nervous system does recover. Slowly, it takes time. Maybe not to the original state but you will get better.
@@lolol123ol oh ya mybdr tried talking me into more meds, lorazapam and other addictive meds (he claims theure all non addictive 🙄) i uaed hot milk at night and 3mg of melatonin . Now i just take a melatonin. Better tha more ap's etc i wish u the best
Zoloft was prescribed more frequently than any other antidepressant in the USA in 2018 with over 38 million prescriptions.
So are you saying that's good or bad?
@@Nowyouscantleave he is crazy
Bro he said that in another video but said 2020 lol
Why is he crazy bro@@rastanostra7
This video doesn’t seem her responsible. You need to taper down depending on what dosage you are on or else you can get bad side effects and withdrawals
I stopped Zoloft after a week ...the symptoms were too much for me...I think I was prescribed too high 25mg...this was my first time taking medicine for anxiety...but the withdrawal symptoms were horrible...it hurted so bad I've never screamed so much from pain...I was in fetal position... went to the dr the next day because I was feeling horrible and she told me I should never stop taking zoloft without tapering it...well that would've been nice to know...no one told me about this...but anyways never again...
Dog… I’ve been taking 50mg for 6 months. It’s been 6 days still don’t feel much just a little anxious.
@@Bludcharg4214 you're so lucky
Same here doctor never told me how dangerous of a medicine this is. I went to ER doc said stop cold Turkey and it’s been six days and I’ve been miserable with headaches and body aches shakes but today was better than yesterday.
I was absolutely FINE then at 16 i ended up with anxiety and panic attacks over smoking some weed. The doctor put me on paxil. 27 years later I'm still on the fucking things. BUT finally I'm down to 10mg from 60mg.
I'm determined to get off this crap, The doctor should of referred me to a therapist not meds. But being 1997 even the docs thought i was nuts just trying to work out what was wrong with me.
Almost three years off my antidepressant and 31 months benzo free. I feel the best I’ve felt in 25 years!! Not to say I don’t have my down days but doesn’t everyone…these drugs are not meant for long term use. These drugs are manufactured in China most likely, what happens when they will not produce them…
Did your sexual side effects go away after stopping
@@rajvo7406 The benzo didnt seem to affect my libido. I was always in a low grade daze. Now I at 65, I am healthy in this manner. GF and I enjoy sex often.
@@jstone1211 unfortunately, SSRIs have permanently messed up my sexuality
@@rajvo7406 In my journey from benzo withdrawal and AD's, I have come to realize I continue to get better. Dont give up hope, tomorrow is another day/week/month and will bring healing. Never give up! It will get better.
@@jstone1211 When did the withdrawal from the antidepressant go away?
Is 25mg of Zoloft a small dose?
Small
Just started to use it for a month. Today I got it up to 75mg. But I didn't really felt a change in 50mg. I'm a bit more motivated then before and I feel a bit better. So I can't tell why I should stop it. Atleast for now. J may update this comment.
Some people need to be medicated.
I know dozens of people who are happily married to their meds for life
The worst decision I ever made was coming off my AD
@@montesa9136 Ye now i feel a lot Bettler, im on 100 Mg right now, and tbh. I Never Felt like this since 8 years +, im happy That i finaly made the step to find a therapist
@@Snowy-hj6vi Yeah! AD's have saved my life many times! The only reason I stopped is because of all the medical issues I developed due to long term AD use!
Not everyone can function without drugs .....
I have been on 200mgs of Zoloft. With doctor's permission I have just finished one week on 100mg & tomorrow start with no Zoloft. This is because he is putting me on stronger/different medication. On Zoloft & counselling I was able to control my bouts of depression, however my social anxiety hasn't improved, in fact got worse.
Thank you for this comment and being honest and not trying to be stronger than you have to be! I was wondering and searching for answers if my son should come off his Zoloft and you made me realize that NO he doesn’t need to stop taking it. He’s happier and healthier on it and I love how he can live his life and not be a constant wreck of emotions. Thank you for reminding me of that!! And good for you for getting treatment and helping yourself! I’m glad it’s helping you as it has drastically changed my 12 year old sons life for the better in turn making our whole family happier because a sad kid makes a sad mom and a happy kid makes a happy mom! I’m happy for you, you’re doing great! Keep it up 👍🏼
Has Zoloft ever caused anyone horrible diarrhea after being on 50 mg for almost a year ? My 17 year old daughter suffers with diarrhea every day now and stomach cramping can't go on long trips because of this and scared to eat due to hour after eating she will get the diarrhea ..
Thank God she's now being weened off for good
Has anyone else dealt with this after being on zoloft for up to a year
Helped her immensely with her anxiety but omg the diarrhea
Now weened down to 25 mg..diarrhea still bad but I'm sure that's because she's coming off of it .
Could be IBS, which is very much a nervous system thing, so it could be the Zoloft. Maybe go to a doctor if you’re worried.
Becareful with Pristiq,thats has nasty withdrawal effects.
I've been on zoloft 200mg since 1993 n now it will not be available and I have already tried many medications etc n it was the 1.that worked how can I after 20 yrs do this safely
How did it go
Why was it not available
If we use without doctor consent ?
With or without consent, the meds are bad. The doctors lie anyway.
You don’t need permission to taper and stop.
Me too, got off cold turkey.
Way to go Brandon Frazier !! that is awesome!!
Taper off, see how it goes, if you start suffering again then go to the doctors and explain why it didn't work and the way it was making you feel. I have been in the same situation, I have tried coming off of antidepressants but it's only a matter of time after until the depression and anxiety hit me like a train.
If you are the same as me in that way, keep trying different antidepressants, some will have negative side effects, some will have fewer negative side effects, I am currently trying the fourth type of antidepressant and things are looking great, I am feeling the best I have felt in 5+ years, my sleep is getting better, my anxiety is at an all-time low, you could even say my anxiety is the same as most people's now, relatively 'normal' and I am feeling the most motivated I have ever felt in my entire life and I am still coming off my last antidepressants (In fact, today is the first day I have gone without my old antidepressant (Sertraline) which is why I'm here right now, just looking into what to expect.) and I'm still adjusting to the new ones (Mirtazapine), so things are looking great for me at the moment, hopefully, things carry on like this because I'm currently not suffering for the first time in a very long time, I still feel down sometimes but it's absolutely nothing compared to the past and it's very manageable and a greatly noticeable difference.
The only side effect I have noticed is that I've been eating more than normal and have a very strong appetite and have put on a few kilograms which is new to me as I have been skinny my entire life, it's nothing terrible though and I have started working on losing the weight I gained.
TLDR: Just because one or a few antidepressants have had bad side effects for you doesn't mean that all of them will, 3 antidepressants have been bad or haven't had acceptable effects on me and I'm currently on my 4th and it's going really well so far (And yes, I have tried going without antidepressants enough times to know that it's not worth trying again).
I hope this helps someone, I have been hopeless for far too long thinking this would last forever but it seems my persistence is paying off and that I have found the light at the end of the tunnel!
Praying everything worked out for you !!
I regret ever taking it.
I’ve never been the same.
Why...care to explain
@@JayJay-tb5cw I only took it for 4 months but felt like a sad zombie while on it. Idid not feel like myself at all. I also gained 10-15lbs, which is a lot on me because I am 5’3”.
So I just stopped taking it cold turkey.
It’s been 4 years now but I am just not normal. Something has changed in my mind and while I know I can’t blame it all on Zoloft, I know that crap had a hand in it.
I don’t recommend it.
nothing is worse then benzos withdraw
I have been on Zoloft for 3 weeks, what a horrible experience not for me.
I’m about to go in it. Why was it horrible? Can you please elaborate
@@6r0ck19 hey, just make you are assisted by a doctor. Everybody is different. The focus is to save your life. Okay?
@@6r0ck19 there are side effects to go on it and to get out of it. But balance is reached.
I been on Sertraline for a month and wanting to taper from 50mg to 25mg is that too big of a down size
No
This a lie i was off from paroxetine for only 3 days and after the third day i was about to die
You have to wean off
Congrats, there are ways to taper off medications like Zoloft. The withdrawal symptoms can be crippling but at least it ends.
Shit I'm just getting on it and the side effects are pretty nasty
@@ThePunisher2346 You aren't alone, good luck. The "medicating normal" video has some good resources. I'm not a doctor but there are resources out there to help you taper when you are ready. The most dramatic improvements I've seen come from using psychadelics in a clinical/psychotherapy setting.
@@thereGoMapo thank you lucky I just started taking it so I only had mild symptoms I'm switching my meds thank you for the support means alot
@@thereGoMapo and I definitely agree with psychedelics they have alot of properties to them and believe they can heal alot
It almost seems like you do need it but you just keep telling yourself you don't . You have that weird look in your eyes like "I still want my pills 😅"
Anyone here has persistent sexual problems despite stopping
Yes
Sedatives or stimulants. That is all psych drugs are.
I love you but you sound like you're still battling anxiety here.
Zoloft caused me to almost commit suicide... it almost destroyed me.
We are glad you are still here. We have heard many stories about SSRI's causing suicidal thoughts and urges.
Zoloft is a living hell. Suicidal ideation for 22 years on this horrid drug. SSRI's are terrible and very dangerous. All doctors do is tell you to take more???!. Fuck them.
Wow I can relate.
Had similar experience with Prozac. Quit it that day and never took it since. Don't remember any withdrawal. Taking it was not great though, got a whole load of side effects. and I only felt "normal" maybe a couple days over the period of a few months...
This makes no sense. So you forgetting your medication is how you stopped taking Antidepressants 😕
Yes he realized he could live without it
Still super dangerous, though. Was maybe one of the lucky ones who could stop it without running into major issues. Those people exist, too, and that's the reason why psychiatry claims the medication isn't addictive, and simply by ignoring that a lot of people have serious problems. I'd not run the risk but taper them off slowly.
@@kareendeveraux1847 yes I’m gonna taper mine. Cold Turkey was horrible for me. But getting sober fixed most of my problems I found
There is nothing wrong with taking prescription Zoloft or sertraline. There is nothing wrong with needing to be on Zoloft or sertraline. The negative stigmatization of having mental health issues and taking psychiatric medication is harmful and potentially deadly for the community of people who greatly benefit from something like Zoloft. This video perpetuates that negative stigmatization in a very dangerous and insidious way. This entire video is based on the false premise that there is something wrong with taking Zoloft. That is the hidden premise of this video. This is a very dishonest and misleading video, and you should be ashamed.
This is not about stigma or something "being wrong about...". It is about the very real risks and potential harms that are possible for people exposed to these chemical agents long term.
Is it "stigma" to receive a pamphlet from the FDA when you fill your prescription? Are you opposed to being an informed patient?
You should be the one being ashamed. Never did the documentary want to shame anyone who is taking it. If you want to live on it, then don’t blame us for wanting to shed light on something that has been hidden so well by psychiatrists and big Pharma. I’m so sorry you bought the lie, along with so many others. But don’t come crying to us when you and the others are at the end of your lifeline and lifetime being f***ed by these drugs. Give the silenced a chance to speak for goodness sake.
Hey, this man got off a med he did not need. There is nothing wrong with that. Cold turkey is not advisable, but he did all right. I'm weaning off and very sleepy. So what? Being on this drug is killing me.
@@tatie7604 I believe there is an anti psych med message implied by this video and the movie which it is clipped from.
Nobody warned me about the nasty withdrawal effects of venlafaxine and now my life is gone. It is a shame that something like this happens!