Hi Sarah I'm 52 year old Scottish man here in England UK, iv had contamination reassurance seeking OCD and paxil 60mg I took for years and did not help. I'm now on 150 mg sertraline, my marriage is ruined with constantly seeking reassurance basically about touching things and contaminating them if I haven't washed my hands. I'm so depressed because of it , I'm getting therapy CBT councelling, she phones me for up to an hour once a week, but now doesnt know what to do with me .
I’ve been on Zoloft for 2 months . Things that use to get to me don’t get to me as much i don’t dwell on things and let those negative and irritable thoughts ruin my day . My days seems to be easier to get through . My head seems clearer . I’m a 36 yr old male
Thank you Sarah for these videos. On the first day of taking Zoloft I found your channel and the comfort it gave me was amazing. I really was so scared but I knew that unless I took that step I would continue to struggle with overwhelming anxiety. I had spent twelve months trying everything I could to help myself, diet, exercise, magnesium, fish oil, positive thinking…. Nothing was helping. Every day was an effort for me to override the continuous anxiety ridden thoughts. It was affecting my role as a wife and mother. My children were constant asking me how I felt. I knew I needed help. I am heading in to my fourth week and everything seems to have clicked in to place. I still have anxious thoughts but the medication is keeping me calm and it doesn’t feel so overwhelming. I am waking up full of hope and looking forward to each day. I tried so hard to avoid medication because I somehow felt it would make me seem weak, now I wish I had taken it sooner.
I’m so happy that it helped you. It’s been twelve months now and I can’t begin to tell you how much easier my life has been. I wake each day without fear or anxiety, I feel calm and content. I see the beauty in everything now. Thank God for modern medicine ❤️
I couldn’t agree more with you! After 5 years battling agoraphobia, I was able to move from Indiana to California! You should have seen my moms face when I showed up to her house, standing on her front porch, in California, for Christmas! Amazing!! She kept saying, “this is so surreal that you are standing here!” Zoloft has been a life changer! I am soooo grateful I made the decision to take it, despite my fear of the side effects! It’s not bad at all. Tired, a little nausea. I’ll take it for a much greater and better life! On 100 MG here! It took about 5 months for me to trust and get up to 100 MG. Seems to work very well for my panic/agoraphobia/depression. I do take a tiny bit of Lorazepam, if needed. In 6 months, I may have taken about 2 mg in total. Congrats on your life being soooo much better and greater each day! Your videos have been helpful for me! I appreciate your openness and on going moving forward ability! Happy New Year!! 😊👍🎆
@@Fkamynk Sooo awesome!! Seriously, your life can be soo much more! I made a list of all of the things I was looking forward to as I got out of the house. It helped during the times where I felt that Zoloft may not be working or if I felt little side effects. Just keep on Keepin on!! You can do it!! I’m soo happy for your journey! ❤️❤️😊👍👍👍
I have been taking 40mg of Paxil for 5 years. It helped me a lot! However, it makes me too sleepy and it's impossible for me to wake up early in the morning. Can you sleep early / wake up early to go to work without any issue while taking Zoloft?
@@vegetossgss1114 I take Zoloft in the evening. That works for me. I was a little sleepy for a few weeks after starting Zoloft but that was it for me. I’m so grateful to be on it and that it works soo well! So happy for you! ❤️😊
I took my first 25mg pill of Zoloft today. Hopefully it works. Heres to bettering mental health because its just as important as your physical health. We can do it.
Tomorrow will be my first day starting Zoloft,it’s MUCH needed! I have struggled w/terrible anxiety and depression most of my life. I just spent 70 days in Cleveland Clinic I was pregnant and got Covid and my lungs failed, and I had to be put in for an emergency C-section, and they put an ECMO a ventilator in me, and on the baby I almost didn’t make it several times. After waking up months into it unable to walk, I just met my baby at eight weeks old not to mention my mom committed suicide 10 years ago right on Christmas and I’m struggling a lot right now. I always have bad side effects of medication and I was on a medication before I went in the hospital for 10 years that didn’t work which was a factor. So I’m due to start in the morning and I found your video and found it extremely helpful. I know not everything is for everyone but it gave me a lot of hope, I hope everything continues to go well for you because I have a big family my husband and I and we have seven kids and I’ve been married since I was 18 years old and I really just need to be OK for myself and everyone included. Thank you for sharing your journey. ❤
I really hope it works for you and I’m so sorry for everything you’ve been through. Hoping for better days for u and your family❤ zoloft has helped me so much so far, I started it 7 months ago and it helped my anxiety and depression tremendously!!! I was finally able to feel somewhat ready to start working again, I got a job, and have been working every since and I’m amazed at how little anxiety Iv felt at work, after work, and in general. I’m able to socialize more than I have in years, I’m able to make it to work on time, able to wake up and get thru the day without panic attacks, I’m just genuinely shocked at how well it’s worked for me considering Iv been on many medications before this. I was on this years ago but at the time I was smoking daily and taking other drugs and I made sure that before I started this that I was fully sober. I really hope it helps u as much as it has for me 😩🤍🤍
@@Michaela.x wow ty so much!!! You don’t understand how much hearing from you means I have yet to start it because I was too afraid…… I keep saying in the morning because my doctor said the first two weeks are awful!! He said anxiety and depression and snappiness are at an all time high. Did you experience this? I’m starting at a super low dose of 25.
@@Italianqueen I honestly never heard of that and it didn’t happen to me so that’s interesting. If u start at that low dose and very slowly work your way up I think u will be fine!! And always remember it doesn’t work right away. It takes 4-8 weeks of being on it to start to notice changes and over even more time u should notice it more ofc! Only side effect I got was I increased my dose too fast when I started it and was barely eating the days I started it because Iv always had an appetite problem so it made me a bit dizzy and weird feeling but it only last a couple hours. (And it’s actually helped improve my eating a lot too!) it’s been such a blessing for me and ofc my mental health isn’t perfect but it’s much better and way more manageable! Also remember to not get discouraged if you start and take this med for a few months and don’t notice it’s helped because there’s more safe medications to try for anxiety and depression but definitely give it a lot of time first. If you ever want to talk more you can dm me on insta, my username is michaela_nicholson 💗
@@Michaela.x Thank you so much for your comment and your experience it really does help to hear from someone who’s been in the same situation. I started it a few weeks ago,it’s such a low dose 25mg,but I think like you mentioned going up gradually will be the key. You mentioned you went up to fast,do you mind me asking how fast you went up?? They said 25 is a pediatric dose but I always have side affects from EVERYTHING LOL so slowly is better for me..
@@Italianqueen honestly I don’t remember exactly but I think I had only been on 25 for like 5 days then I went to 50 and then 75 within 3 days bc I was trying to speed up the process of getting to a higher dose (since Iv been on it before and know I would need at least 100mg) and yea I def should’ve waited a week or more after starting and going up but like I said, I didn’t get any crazy side effects, that little dizzyness was the only thing I noticed and Iv had much worse side effects from meds so that was nothing. Also when u go up to 50 and whatever dose u eventually get up to, I would cut one of the pills in half instead of taking 2 full 25s. I would take one full 25 and cut one in half so your not doubling your dose. (this will just minimize the chance u feel side effects as well but it’s unlikely anyway) I’m on 200 mg now btw which I think is the highest or close to the highest dose recommended for anxiety and I don’t have any side effects. Iv been on this dose for a few months now and haven’t noticed anything which I’m happy about bc I also tend to be sensitive to any meds in my body
I am glad Zoloft has worked for you Sarah! I was on Zoloft for a while last year but experienced side effects! After stopping Zoloft recenlty I got into a manic episode, I am still manic I think!
Thank you for this Sarah! I haven't been able to drive for the past couple of days because the panic and anxiety is so bad! I just started taking Zoloft so I am currently feeling a whirlwind of emotions. Hoping that everything will. Turn out alright!
So I am glad that I went on the medication! It took my body like 2 months to get used to it but then everything felt a lot more secure! I am currently feeling much better and off the medication and fewling amazing!!
I commented on one of your videos a year ago saying this was my first day starting happy to say I’ve made it a year woo!! Found your videos such a support when I was first starting you have helped me more then you could ever know. Keep up the amazing work so proud of you
I'm back to being sober again, nearing 2 weeks. I've found it to be a type of roller coaster of periods of sobriety and relapse. The depression doesn't really go away when I'm sober and maybe that's part of why I continue to relapse over and over. Anyways, I just thought I'd share because you did lol.
I am on 100 mg with this medication, it makes me have depressive thoughts sometimes though. When I do stop the medication I usually don’t get those thoughts, I only plan on using this medication for 3 months as I am only using it for motivation only.
I also experienced good grades while taking them, something i was never able to do back in my younger years. while taking it, it seemed to make me strive to be the best in the class which was great. Only down fall is i hate the weight gain and the hair loss i am experiencing.
I did read a study that suggested ssri drugs can deplete magnesium in the body. Low magnesia is a contributing factor with hair loss. Perhaps take some magnesium to help this, I find the powder made in to a drink is actually very soothing and helps me sleep ❤️
@@jacqueline1752 Alright Thanks, will try that, hopefully it works. I really appreciate these videos, nice to hear from someone who has a similar situation.
I have been taking 40mg of Paxil for 5 years. It helped me a lot! However, it makes me too sleepy and it's impossible for me to wake up early in the morning. Can you sleep early / wake up early to go to work without any issue while taking Zoloft?
@@MzDaUgly then you should take the medication. Also watch your diet and exercise helps a lot. Yes the zoloft helps. Try and use less sugar as well from now on. Best regards
hi I have recently quit smoking weed and lost my best friend last year. I have anxiety disorder and have had super dark thoughts lately. and went on an existential spiral. I want to try this or abilify and plan to talk to my doctor about it soon. I am just really worried that it might affect my libido… is that common? thanks for your vulnerability in sharing these 🙏
Zoloft gave me permanent sexual dysfunction (PSSD) anhedonia (tardive dysphoria), severe protracted withdrawal syndrome and akathisia. Destroyed my life. But I’m glad it helped you. Just wanted to let others know sometimes in some cases it can cause very severe problems.
I'm currently on my journey to 200mg as well from 100mg and I'm constantly worried about the side effects. My psychiatrist and I discussed also that 300 even up to 400mg is a possibility for me but I worry that once I reach the dosage, how long before my brain decides it needs more and in this case more isn't always good. Your videos have helped me stick with this medication and I'm also curious to who your psychiatrist is, It almost sounds like we have the same one.
I have been taking 40mg of Paxil for 5 years. It helped me a lot! However, it makes me too sleepy and it's impossible for me to wake up early in the morning. Can you sleep early / wake up early to go to work without any issue while taking Zoloft?
Sarah thank you for being so open about your experience. Did Zoloft have and effect on your Libido? SSRIs are known to have sexual side effects. I have experienced this with other medications and I would like to know if Zoloft caused sexual distinctions like the other SSRIs. I know this is super personal. Thank you for sharing.
I take Zoloft and have sexual dysfunction from it. I don't really have a choice because Wellbutrin makes me suicidal and all the other SSRIs cause dysfunction too. If you get sexual dysfunction from one SSRI, you'll probably get it to some extent from others.
Sarah, I need help with the therapist who is knows a lot about zoloft. Can you please geve me contacts of your therapyst? You said he is incredibly, I think I must go him to find help to me
Had 2 years falred up anexiety/Nervous system making me have constant pain all over my body. Started Zoloft 2 months ago . After 3 weeks on zoloft i had my anexiety -90% reduced it gave me my life back . My pains got 50% better . But yesterday for no reason i woke up again in "panic" mode not as bad but still and my body hurts today . Is it normal to have ups and downs of nervous system flare ups even on zoloft ? I am way better . Did u have "bad anexiety days aswell with zoloft sometimes ?
I have been taking 40mg of Paxil for 5 years. It helped me a lot! However, it makes me too sleepy and it's impossible for me to wake up early in the morning. Can you sleep early / wake up early to go to work without any issue while taking Zoloft?
@@vegetossgss1114 i take 100mg per day pill . No side effect 🧿🧿🤞🤞. Im on my 5-6 month . It has almost eliminate my anexiety and OCD . Before thst i tried triticon but i had sexual side effects and i quited it
@@undertaker343 sounds amazing! I honestly love Paxil but the side effects regarding excess sleep are too annoying. I hope Zoloft will be the one for me too! Thanks for your answer and good luck! Cheers from Morocco! :)
Hi I'm on this and been taking it for 3 days now . I'm also on probation and have read online that it will show false positive for other drugs and now I'm worried 🥺
When you say"social thinking," is there a difference between one wanting to be dead vs thinking everything would be simpler if one were to die? Or, at what point should one be concerned about thoughts of death?
Hi Sarah! I hope you’re well. I’m on 100mg of Sertraline and I have been for like 8 months now. It feels like it’s completely stopped working - I have constant brain fog - no energy and I feel crappy…. No motivation again. I know you’re not a doctor but do you think going to 150 or 125 would make a big difference? Im kinda scared of it because it seems like a big dose! Best Francesco
In that dosage you still strugling with suicidal thoughts? I was on 200 but those thoughts increased.. i deal with them daily.. im on 50 mg again, 3 moths i think a would change to lexapro.
My 14 year old daughter has been on 75 mg for 5 months now, but we have been upping her dose over a years time. I thought she was doing well but has really seemed down these last 2 months. No energy, not doing any school work. I am wondering if the 75 is just too much for her or if she really should taper off all together. Has anyone had this experience?
Do you take any supplements vitamins with your medication? Some vitamins when taken them it feels like zoloft don`tbwork. Like the vitamin take out the effect
Omg !!!! Periods drive me crazy! I cry cry cry cry and I can’t stop! My boyfriend was hugging me before going to work and I cried ! Why? Soooo weird! So my gp said 200mg is the max dose so started with 50 felt amazing! Upped to 100 no new issues but sort of felt like I’m getting used to it! Felt extremely coo coo during period with crazy dreams ! Today I bumped it up to 200. Because I just couldn’t take it anymore ! Hopefully I’ll get better and my gp won’t kill me for upping my dose without asking lol
Im on 200mg too! which is a super high dosage (apparently), but it worked remarkably. Ive tried dropping down to 100mg twice when life was going well, but wow everything just crumbled all of a sudden. Can I ask what you are sober from? Peace
I have been taking 40mg of Paxil for 5 years. It helped me a lot! However, it makes me too sleepy and it's impossible for me to wake up early in the morning. Can you sleep early / wake up early to go to work without any issue while taking Zoloft?
What does 200mg do to you? Does it force you to stop thinking negative/anxiety inducing thoughts or something.. Just got a prescription for 50mg the other day, haven't started taking it yet but I have severe anxiety that creates a level of paranoia and panic attacks in any social interaction, irrational thoughts ect.. Didn't always used to have it, but here we are..
So I'm curious.. Still on Zoloft 200mg today 07/2024?? Is your profile Pic and shorts what you look like now? If so, I'm assuming you have lost quite and bit and didn't gain on Zoloft. Just wondering (42 yr old male on 100mg)
No, I am not taking any medication and am doing well… aside from the anxiety. I try to keep to my morning runs for that. I’ve also lost weight.. I was briefly homeless this past year and that really affected my weight. I’m happy to report that I am housed and doing better. I also really like living alone but it can be very isolating.
@@_SarahElizabeth oh geez tough stuff there but awesome that your doing so much better now for sure! When you were taking meds, what MG did you really feel something while taking Zoloft? I started at 50 and now 100 and to be honest I'm not really feeling anything on it yet. 🤷🤦
I’m on 450mg of Wellbutrin and it is like taking a placebo as are other ones I tried including Zoloft. Time to try psychedelics. First stop will be ketamine since it is legal.
Zoloft was horrible for me. Took it 8 months and it was the worst 8 months ever. I slept all the time. No energy. Fatigue. I'm now on prozac and it's so much better.
Hi, I was on Zoloft during my teenage years. Maybe it was 2 or 3 years. I went off it on my own, despite my psychiatrist not agreeing with me. I am choosing to live my life how I want to live it and not be afraid to struggle and have emotions. I am choosing to be ok with having emotions, feeling suicidal at times, and despair. I decided that there is nothing wrong with me. This is my life and this is how I want to live it. My life is flavorful and meaningful. It's hard, and a process. I'm working on myself without the help of a therapist and I'm choosing to be ok with all that I am. I am capable and I have G-d. I've chosen to find the answers from within and to trust myself. You all can do what you want and you are not me. But this is the best decision I ever made and the greatest satisfaction to me is trusting myself and seeing that I really can do it and succeed by choosing to go about it my way. P.S. I also have ADD and don't take Ritalin and I've discovered that I don't need it to succeed and that it's ok to be who I am without it. I didn't feel myself with either meds. I am a piece of artwork and don't need to be what others think I need to be. We are all beautiful lights. We are perfectly unperfect. Let yourself shine.
I honestly would reply on a antidepressant then always have my heart rate high bc my body in panic mode with serve anxiety imagine having 4 panic attacks a day I can’t take it no more makes me want to off myself
Hope you guys find this video helpful! Check out my mental health playlist for more! ruclips.net/p/PLhXvUvJOZ-GPv-NS89ksHmplTjldDYjVE
Hi Sarah I'm 52 year old Scottish man here in England UK, iv had contamination reassurance seeking OCD and paxil 60mg I took for years and did not help. I'm now on 150 mg sertraline, my marriage is ruined with constantly seeking reassurance basically about touching things and contaminating them if I haven't washed my hands. I'm so depressed because of it , I'm getting therapy CBT councelling, she phones me for up to an hour once a week, but now doesnt know what to do with me .
I’ve been on Zoloft for 2 months . Things that use to get to me don’t get to me as much i don’t dwell on things and let those negative and irritable thoughts ruin my day . My days seems to be easier to get through . My head seems clearer . I’m a 36 yr old male
Thank you Sarah for these videos. On the first day of taking Zoloft I found your channel and the comfort it gave me was amazing. I really was so scared but I knew that unless I took that step I would continue to struggle with overwhelming anxiety. I had spent twelve months trying everything I could to help myself, diet, exercise, magnesium, fish oil, positive thinking…. Nothing was helping. Every day was an effort for me to override the continuous anxiety ridden thoughts. It was affecting my role as a wife and mother. My children were constant asking me how I felt. I knew I needed help.
I am heading in to my fourth week and everything seems to have clicked in to place. I still have anxious thoughts but the medication is keeping me calm and it doesn’t feel so overwhelming. I am waking up full of hope and looking forward to each day.
I tried so hard to avoid medication because I somehow felt it would make me seem weak, now I wish I had taken it sooner.
That’s so great to hear that things are turning around for you! 👏☺️
Thank you for sharing. Your comment was inspirational
Omg ur comment is life saving!!
I’m so happy that it helped you. It’s been twelve months now and I can’t begin to tell you how much easier my life has been. I wake each day without fear or anxiety, I feel calm and content. I see the beauty in everything now. Thank God for modern medicine ❤️
I couldn’t agree more with you! After 5 years battling agoraphobia, I was able to move from Indiana to California! You should have seen my moms face when I showed up to her house, standing on her front porch, in California, for Christmas! Amazing!! She kept saying, “this is so surreal that you are standing here!”
Zoloft has been a life changer! I am soooo grateful I made the decision to take it, despite my fear of the side effects! It’s not bad at all. Tired, a little nausea. I’ll take it for a much greater and better life! On 100 MG here! It took about 5 months for me to trust and get up to 100 MG. Seems to work very well for my panic/agoraphobia/depression. I do take a tiny bit of Lorazepam, if needed. In 6 months, I may have taken about 2 mg in total.
Congrats on your life being soooo much better and greater each day!
Your videos have been helpful for me! I appreciate your openness and on going moving forward ability!
Happy New Year!! 😊👍🎆
Wow I have agoraphobia too, this just gave me the courage to start my medication
@@Fkamynk Sooo awesome!! Seriously, your life can be soo much more! I made a list of all of the things I was looking forward to as I got out of the house. It helped during the times where I felt that Zoloft may not be working or if I felt little side effects. Just keep on Keepin on!! You can do it!! I’m soo happy for your journey! ❤️❤️😊👍👍👍
I have been taking 40mg of Paxil for 5 years. It helped me a lot! However, it makes me too sleepy and it's impossible for me to wake up early in the morning. Can you sleep early / wake up early to go to work without any issue while taking Zoloft?
@@Fkamynk Excellent to hear! You can do anything you put your mind to! ❤️❤️🌟😊
@@vegetossgss1114 I take Zoloft in the evening. That works for me. I was a little sleepy for a few weeks after starting Zoloft but that was it for me. I’m so grateful to be on it and that it works soo well! So happy for you! ❤️😊
I took my first 25mg pill of Zoloft today. Hopefully it works.
Heres to bettering mental health because its just as important as your physical health. We can do it.
Tomorrow will be my first day starting Zoloft,it’s MUCH needed! I have struggled w/terrible anxiety and depression most of my life. I just spent 70 days in Cleveland Clinic I was pregnant and got Covid and my lungs failed, and I had to be put in for an emergency C-section, and they put an ECMO a ventilator in me, and on the baby I almost didn’t make it several times. After waking up months into it unable to walk, I just met my baby at eight weeks old not to mention my mom committed suicide 10 years ago right on Christmas and I’m struggling a lot right now. I always have bad side effects of medication and I was on a medication before I went in the hospital for 10 years that didn’t work which was a factor. So I’m due to start in the morning and I found your video and found it extremely helpful. I know not everything is for everyone but it gave me a lot of hope, I hope everything continues to go well for you because I have a big family my husband and I and we have seven kids and I’ve been married since I was 18 years old and I really just need to be OK for myself and everyone included. Thank you for sharing your journey. ❤
I really hope it works for you and I’m so sorry for everything you’ve been through. Hoping for better days for u and your family❤ zoloft has helped me so much so far, I started it 7 months ago and it helped my anxiety and depression tremendously!!! I was finally able to feel somewhat ready to start working again, I got a job, and have been working every since and I’m amazed at how little anxiety Iv felt at work, after work, and in general. I’m able to socialize more than I have in years, I’m able to make it to work on time, able to wake up and get thru the day without panic attacks, I’m just genuinely shocked at how well it’s worked for me considering Iv been on many medications before this. I was on this years ago but at the time I was smoking daily and taking other drugs and I made sure that before I started this that I was fully sober. I really hope it helps u as much as it has for me 😩🤍🤍
@@Michaela.x wow ty so much!!! You don’t understand how much hearing from you means I have yet to start it because I was too afraid…… I keep saying in the morning because my doctor said the first two weeks are awful!! He said anxiety and depression and snappiness are at an all time high. Did you experience this? I’m starting at a super low dose of 25.
@@Italianqueen I honestly never heard of that and it didn’t happen to me so that’s interesting. If u start at that low dose and very slowly work your way up I think u will be fine!! And always remember it doesn’t work right away. It takes 4-8 weeks of being on it to start to notice changes and over even more time u should notice it more ofc! Only side effect I got was I increased my dose too fast when I started it and was barely eating the days I started it because Iv always had an appetite problem so it made me a bit dizzy and weird feeling but it only last a couple hours. (And it’s actually helped improve my eating a lot too!) it’s been such a blessing for me and ofc my mental health isn’t perfect but it’s much better and way more manageable! Also remember to not get discouraged if you start and take this med for a few months and don’t notice it’s helped because there’s more safe medications to try for anxiety and depression but definitely give it a lot of time first. If you ever want to talk more you can dm me on insta, my username is michaela_nicholson 💗
@@Michaela.x Thank you so much for your comment and your experience it really does help to hear from someone who’s been in the same situation. I started it a few weeks ago,it’s such a low dose 25mg,but I think like you mentioned going up gradually will be the key. You mentioned you went up to fast,do you mind me asking how fast you went up?? They said 25 is a pediatric dose but I always have side affects from EVERYTHING LOL so slowly is better for me..
@@Italianqueen honestly I don’t remember exactly but I think I had only been on 25 for like 5 days then I went to 50 and then 75 within 3 days bc I was trying to speed up the process of getting to a higher dose (since Iv been on it before and know I would need at least 100mg) and yea I def should’ve waited a week or more after starting and going up but like I said, I didn’t get any crazy side effects, that little dizzyness was the only thing I noticed and Iv had much worse side effects from meds so that was nothing. Also when u go up to 50 and whatever dose u eventually get up to, I would cut one of the pills in half instead of taking 2 full 25s. I would take one full 25 and cut one in half so your not doubling your dose. (this will just minimize the chance u feel side effects as well but it’s unlikely anyway) I’m on 200 mg now btw which I think is the highest or close to the highest dose recommended for anxiety and I don’t have any side effects. Iv been on this dose for a few months now and haven’t noticed anything which I’m happy about bc I also tend to be sensitive to any meds in my body
I am glad Zoloft has worked for you Sarah! I was on Zoloft for a while last year but experienced side effects!
After stopping Zoloft recenlty I got into a manic episode, I am still manic I think!
Just took my first dose of zoloft today. Thank you for the information and for sharing your experience.
So far how are you doing with zoloft?
Your videos have meant so much to me on my own Zoloft journey, thank you for making and sharing these.
Thanks for being brave and talking about this, you’re awesome. I wish you all the best in conquering them demons girl!!
Thank you for this Sarah! I haven't been able to drive for the past couple of days because the panic and anxiety is so bad! I just started taking Zoloft so I am currently feeling a whirlwind of emotions. Hoping that everything will. Turn out alright!
How are you
So I am glad that I went on the medication! It took my body like 2 months to get used to it but then everything felt a lot more secure! I am currently feeling much better and off the medication and fewling amazing!!
@@briannerobinson7978 Thank you so mutch to respons
Am glad you’re doing well and nice on the degree and sobriety. Love you Sarah ❤️
I commented on one of your videos a year ago saying this was my first day starting happy to say I’ve made it a year woo!! Found your videos such a support when I was first starting you have helped me more then you could ever know. Keep up the amazing work so proud of you
Wow. This is the sweetest comment I’ve ever seen, thank you so much! And way to go you!!! That’s great to hear! ❤️❤️❤️
Happy to hear you’re thriving. Thank you for the happy update.
Best Zoloft rep ever. Lmao, jp. I'm glad it works so well for you. These videos are great because they help destigmatize mental health medications
Glad you are doing so well. Thank you for sharing your journey.
I'm back to being sober again, nearing 2 weeks. I've found it to be a type of roller coaster of periods of sobriety and relapse. The depression doesn't really go away when I'm sober and maybe that's part of why I continue to relapse over and over. Anyways, I just thought I'd share because you did lol.
I’m so glad I found your channel Sarah. Thank you so much for sharing your videos 😊
Aw! Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it! 🥰❤️
I am on 100 mg with this medication, it makes me have depressive thoughts sometimes though. When I do stop the medication I usually don’t get those thoughts, I only plan on using this medication for 3 months as I am only using it for motivation only.
I also experienced good grades while taking them, something i was never able to do back in my younger years. while taking it, it seemed to make me strive to be the best in the class which was great. Only down fall is i hate the weight gain and the hair loss i am experiencing.
I did read a study that suggested ssri drugs can deplete magnesium in the body. Low magnesia is a contributing factor with hair loss. Perhaps take some magnesium to help this, I find the powder made in to a drink is actually very soothing and helps me sleep ❤️
@@jacqueline1752 Alright Thanks, will try that, hopefully it works. I really appreciate these videos, nice to hear from someone who has a similar situation.
I have been taking 40mg of Paxil for 5 years. It helped me a lot! However, it makes me too sleepy and it's impossible for me to wake up early in the morning. Can you sleep early / wake up early to go to work without any issue while taking Zoloft?
@@vegetossgss1114 zoloft sometimes had me wide awake at 4am, but i also felt really lazy and would skip workouts while on them
Beautiful video I totally understand just got my zoloft today wish me well
Thank you! And I wish you nothing but the best! ❤️
Update ?? I am scared to take it but I honestly need too bc my anxiety and panic disorder is through the roof
@@MzDaUgly then you should take the medication. Also watch your diet and exercise helps a lot. Yes the zoloft helps. Try and use less sugar as well from now on.
Best regards
hi I have recently quit smoking weed and lost my best friend last year. I have anxiety disorder and have had super dark thoughts lately. and went on an existential spiral. I want to try this or abilify and plan to talk to my doctor about it soon. I am just really worried that it might affect my libido… is that common? thanks for your vulnerability in sharing these 🙏
Zoloft gave me permanent sexual dysfunction (PSSD) anhedonia (tardive dysphoria), severe protracted withdrawal syndrome and akathisia. Destroyed my life. But I’m glad it helped you.
Just wanted to let others know sometimes in some cases it can cause very severe problems.
Have you had any relief from your permanent sexual dysfunction?
Zoloft was the most commonly prescribed antidepressant in the USA in 2018 with over 38 million prescriptions.
I'm currently on my journey to 200mg as well from 100mg and I'm constantly worried about the side effects. My psychiatrist and I discussed also that 300 even up to 400mg is a possibility for me but I worry that once I reach the dosage, how long before my brain decides it needs more and in this case more isn't always good. Your videos have helped me stick with this medication and I'm also curious to who your psychiatrist is, It almost sounds like we have the same one.
I have been taking 40mg of Paxil for 5 years. It helped me a lot! However, it makes me too sleepy and it's impossible for me to wake up early in the morning. Can you sleep early / wake up early to go to work without any issue while taking Zoloft?
I’m on 60 mg of fluoxetine and 7.5 mg of abilify
Thanks
Yet there are absolutely no studies on long term effects for any antidepressants. Arent you worried about that.
Sarah thank you for being so open about your experience. Did Zoloft have and effect on your Libido? SSRIs are known to have sexual side effects. I have experienced this with other medications and I would like to know if Zoloft caused sexual distinctions like the other SSRIs. I know this is super personal. Thank you for sharing.
I take Zoloft and have sexual dysfunction from it. I don't really have a choice because Wellbutrin makes me suicidal and all the other SSRIs cause dysfunction too. If you get sexual dysfunction from one SSRI, you'll probably get it to some extent from others.
What is the connection with zoloft and sobriety? Im curious. Brave lady!
Sarah, I need help with the therapist who is knows a lot about zoloft. Can you please geve me contacts of your therapyst? You said he is incredibly, I think I must go him to find help to me
Had 2 years falred up anexiety/Nervous system making me have constant pain all over my body. Started Zoloft 2 months ago . After 3 weeks on zoloft i had my anexiety -90% reduced it gave me my life back . My pains got 50% better . But yesterday for no reason i woke up again in "panic" mode not as bad but still and my body hurts today . Is it normal to have ups and downs of nervous system flare ups even on zoloft ? I am way better . Did u have "bad anexiety days aswell with zoloft sometimes ?
I have been taking 40mg of Paxil for 5 years. It helped me a lot! However, it makes me too sleepy and it's impossible for me to wake up early in the morning. Can you sleep early / wake up early to go to work without any issue while taking Zoloft?
@@vegetossgss1114 i have no such issue 🤞🤞🧿🧿 but every one is different.
@@undertaker343 Thanks for your answer! May I ask you: you said that you don't have any issue to wake up early, but do you take a heavy dosage?
@@vegetossgss1114 i take 100mg per day pill . No side effect 🧿🧿🤞🤞. Im on my 5-6 month . It has almost eliminate my anexiety and OCD . Before thst i tried triticon but i had sexual side effects and i quited it
@@undertaker343 sounds amazing! I honestly love Paxil but the side effects regarding excess sleep are too annoying. I hope Zoloft will be the one for me too! Thanks for your answer and good luck! Cheers from Morocco! :)
Hi I'm on this and been taking it for 3 days now . I'm also on probation and have read online that it will show false positive for other drugs and now I'm worried 🥺
We are the ' Zoloft People ' ... ☺️👌
When you say"social thinking," is there a difference between one wanting to be dead vs thinking everything would be simpler if one were to die? Or, at what point should one be concerned about thoughts of death?
Hi Sarah! I hope you’re well.
I’m on 100mg of Sertraline and I have been for like 8 months now. It feels like it’s completely stopped working - I have constant brain fog - no energy and I feel crappy…. No motivation again. I know you’re not a doctor but do you think going to 150 or 125 would make a big difference?
Im kinda scared of it because it seems like a big dose!
Best
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How did you go?
Trying to decide between Zoloft and Wellbutrin.
Has anyone taken Wellbutrin? How does it feel compared to Zoloft?
Can zoloft help with lots of traffic more traffic more anxiety zoloft helps. Thanks
In that dosage you still strugling with suicidal thoughts? I was on 200 but those thoughts increased.. i deal with them daily.. im on 50 mg again, 3 moths i think a would change to lexapro.
My 14 year old daughter has been on 75 mg for 5 months now, but we have been upping her dose over a years time. I thought she was doing well but has really seemed down these last 2 months. No energy, not doing any school work. I am wondering if the 75 is just too much for her or if she really should taper off all together. Has anyone had this experience?
If the increased dosage isn’t working and symptoms have no changed. I would talk to her doctor about this because the medication might not be working.
Antidepressants are supposed to work not do the opposite
Do you take any supplements vitamins with your medication? Some vitamins when taken them it feels like zoloft don`tbwork. Like the vitamin take out the effect
Omg !!!! Periods drive me crazy! I cry cry cry cry and I can’t stop! My boyfriend was hugging me before going to work and I cried ! Why? Soooo weird! So my gp said 200mg is the max dose so started with 50 felt amazing! Upped to 100 no new issues but sort of felt like I’m getting used to it! Felt extremely coo coo during period with crazy dreams ! Today I bumped it up to 200. Because I just couldn’t take it anymore ! Hopefully I’ll get better and my gp won’t kill me for upping my dose without asking lol
Are you taking the generic version of zoloft, which is sertraline, or are you rly taking the brand name zoloft? Would be glad if you answered 😊
She says in another video she takes the generic sertraline. She just has a hard time saying it (her words).
Im on 200mg too! which is a super high dosage (apparently), but it worked remarkably. Ive tried dropping down to 100mg twice when life was going well, but wow everything just crumbled all of a sudden. Can I ask what you are sober from? Peace
Shed sober from alcohol im pretty sure
I have been taking 40mg of Paxil for 5 years. It helped me a lot! However, it makes me too sleepy and it's impossible for me to wake up early in the morning. Can you sleep early / wake up early to go to work without any issue while taking Zoloft?
What does 200mg do to you? Does it force you to stop thinking negative/anxiety inducing thoughts or something..
Just got a prescription for 50mg the other day, haven't started taking it yet but I have severe anxiety that creates a level of paranoia and panic attacks in any social interaction, irrational thoughts ect.. Didn't always used to have it, but here we are..
Ive been taking zoloft for one year but i cant stop gaining weight i need helppppp :ccc
So I'm curious.. Still on Zoloft 200mg today 07/2024?? Is your profile Pic and shorts what you look like now? If so, I'm assuming you have lost quite and bit and didn't gain on Zoloft. Just wondering (42 yr old male on 100mg)
No, I am not taking any medication and am doing well… aside from the anxiety. I try to keep to my morning runs for that. I’ve also lost weight.. I was briefly homeless this past year and that really affected my weight. I’m happy to report that I am housed and doing better. I also really like living alone but it can be very isolating.
@@_SarahElizabeth oh geez tough stuff there but awesome that your doing so much better now for sure! When you were taking meds, what MG did you really feel something while taking Zoloft? I started at 50 and now 100 and to be honest I'm not really feeling anything on it yet. 🤷🤦
Zoloft is nothing comparing to cipralex 🤩🤩
Interesting =)
@@_SarahElizabeth yesss
You are so beautiful keep ya head up greetz from Holland
Pixie hair cut would look really good on you x
This is not a beauty channel here. What are you talking about?
I’m on 450mg of Wellbutrin and it is like taking a placebo as are other ones I tried including Zoloft. Time to try psychedelics. First stop will be ketamine since it is legal.
Have you taken ketamine?
So basically Zoloft isn’t working for you….
Zoloft takes away sex drive the sobriety is no great feat
I think zoloft for two years would destroy your life. Id be adraid.
Are you getting paid to advertise? Anyways, I’m happily getting off of it.
Did Zoloft help you in the long run?
Me.too.zoloft is awful.and I have bad headaches ..fatigue
Zoloft was horrible for me. Took it 8 months and it was the worst 8 months ever. I slept all the time. No energy. Fatigue. I'm now on prozac and it's so much better.
Hi, I was on Zoloft during my teenage years. Maybe it was 2 or 3 years. I went off it on my own, despite my psychiatrist not agreeing with me. I am choosing to live my life how I want to live it and not be afraid to struggle and have emotions. I am choosing to be ok with having emotions, feeling suicidal at times, and despair. I decided that there is nothing wrong with me. This is my life and this is how I want to live it. My life is flavorful and meaningful. It's hard, and a process. I'm working on myself without the help of a therapist and I'm choosing to be ok with all that I am. I am capable and I have G-d. I've chosen to find the answers from within and to trust myself. You all can do what you want and you are not me. But this is the best decision I ever made and the greatest satisfaction to me is trusting myself and seeing that I really can do it and succeed by choosing to go about it my way. P.S. I also have ADD and don't take Ritalin and I've discovered that I don't need it to succeed and that it's ok to be who I am without it. I didn't feel myself with either meds. I am a piece of artwork and don't need to be what others think I need to be. We are all beautiful lights. We are perfectly unperfect. Let yourself shine.
Great commercial for big pharma!!!! Poison!!!
Going off of it now after 4 years.
So you rely on a drug for happiness? Not surprising.
I honestly would reply on a antidepressant then always have my heart rate high bc my body in panic mode with serve anxiety imagine having 4 panic attacks a day I can’t take it no more makes me want to off myself