Zoloft.

[kris123]

It's been a while since I've written on this forum. I just wanted to update you all on my progress.
I have been taking celexa for more than 8 weeks now and though I see improvements with my overall anxiety I am nowhere near where I thought I'd be by now.
I feel like I've went from anxiety to depression. I'm not sleeping well, I have no appetite, I find no joy in anything anymore, I isolate myself from my loved ones, and only leave my house when absolutely necessary, etc.
I saw my GP today and we discussed all my current symptoms, and decided it's time for a change. Although I'm apprehensive about it, I feel like it's probably a good decision.
I will begin Zoloft 25 mg tomorrow morning. My GP, as well as a pharmacist, said I can just stop one and begin another without tapering the first one. Has anyone had any issues with withdrawal when doing this? They both assured me that because they are both SSRI's that I shouldn't have any withdrawal symptoms. Also, the pharmacist said that because I've been on the celexa and it's already in my system that I shouldn't have too many side effects from the Zoloft. And apparently, Zoloft has less side effects than celexa.
Anyway, if anyone out there has any advise to share it would be greatly appreciated.

[em1]

Hi ya there I've not been on one and changed to another so I can't offer you any advice for that tho I will say I have been on Zoloft (setraline 50mg) for 9
Months now and it's been so good for me :) please feel free to message me if you need to chat about it :)

[kris123]

Hi ya there I've not been on one and changed to another so I can't offer you any advice for that tho I will say I have been on Zoloft (setraline 50mg) for 9 Months now and it's been so good for me :) please feel free to message me if you need to chat about it :) thanks. I will.

[jessed03]

How's Day 1 of Zoloft kris?

[kris123]

How's Day 1 of Zoloft kris? I'll start by saying that I didn't sleep well last night...so I'm super tired today. I took the Zoloft almost 4 hours ago and right now I just want to sleep. I think it's too early to tell yet. But, so far so good.

[em1]

Good news for your first day :)

[kris123]

Good news for your first day :)is it? Lol. I'm not sure how I feel, I am having slight anxiety at times...but I think I'm just worrying about the possibility of side effects. I'm so tired but I'm trying to fight it. Hopefully I'll get a jolt of energy and avoid napping so that I can hopefully sleep better tonight. I've been saying that for 8 weeks now...haha.
I can't say for sure if I'm tired because of the Zoloft or if it's because I didn't sleep good last night. It's probably a bit of both.
Is Zoloft known to cause drowsiness?
Also, I find that I'm a little irritable today. Again, that might just be due to being tired.

[jessed03]

Zoloft is a pretty activating drug in theory, way more so than celexa. If I wanted an SSRI for energy it'd be that or Prozac :)

Is it still cold in NFL? 5 minutes outside in a vest might wake you up lol

[kris123]

Zoloft is a pretty activating drug in theory, way more so than celexa. If I wanted an SSRI for energy it'd be that or Prozac :) Is it still cold in NFL? 5 minutes outside in a vest might wake you up loldo you think it's going to effect my sleep more than celexa?
Yeah, it is cold here...lots of snow coming down.

[em1]

is it? Lol. I'm not sure how I feel, I am having slight anxiety at times...but I think I'm just worrying about the possibility of side effects. I'm so tired but I'm trying to fight it. Hopefully I'll get a jolt of energy and avoid napping so that I can hopefully sleep better tonight. I've been saying that for 8 weeks now...haha. I can't say for sure if I'm tired because of the Zoloft or if it's because I didn't sleep good last night. It's probably a bit of both. Is Zoloft known to cause drowsiness? Also, I find that I'm a little irritable today. Again, that might just be due to being tired.

If maybe a bit of both to start with,but don't forget it's going to take a while to get into full swing,lack of sleep can make you more anxious I know it does me,how are you feeling today?

[kris123]

If maybe a bit of both to start with,but don't forget it's going to take a while to get into full swing,lack of sleep can make you more anxious I know it does me,how are you feeling today? I'm doing ok. I felt tired for most of the day and now I feel less tired but now I feel like I have a nervous energy. So, I took an Ativan and now I feel ok. I'm watching a movie with my husband now.

[jessed03]

How's your sleep on the Zoloft Kristin?

[kris123]

How's your sleep on the Zoloft Kristin?it has gotten better. Not as good as it used to be but it is better, so I'm happy with that. And, I definitely have more energy and motivation now.

[jessed03]

This pleases me kris :)

[kris123]

This pleases me kris :) Me too! I am pleased!

[em1]

That's so good kris :)

[kris123]

Yeah! I'm feeling so much better on this combo (Zoloft + buspar). It's really amazing. I saw my GP today and got clearance to return to work at 8hour shifts starting Monday for 2 weeks and then I'll be going back to full time hours. I really feel like I've come a long way in the last week. I'm so much happier, I have a lot more energy, my appetite is much batter and my sleeping is getting better. I'm sure I'll have some rocky days from time to time, but now I feel like I can cope much better and I feel better equipped to face each day:)

[kris123]

Hi all!
I just wanted to update you all on my progress.
As of tomorrow, I will have been taking Zoloft for 2 weeks and buspar for almost 4 weeks (I think). I am feeling so much better. My anxiety is practically non existent. What I do experience is more residual in nature. What I mean by that is I tend to think about the anxiety that I used to have, searching for it or waiting for it to return. I see that as more of an annoyance than anything and it's usually brief. It doesn't impair my ability to function in my daily life. I feel happy again!
Yesterday I returned to work for 8 hours. I'm making my way back to full time hours! I find work to be therapeutic for me. I'm able to focus on others rather than obsessing about my own issues. I finally feel like I'm on my way to getting my life back! And it feels good!
I wish all of you the very best on your own personal journey and I hope to help you out in anyway that I can.
And I want to thank the awesome people on this forum who helped me out when I was at my very worst. Thanks!

[NixonRulz]

Hi all! I just wanted to update you all on my progress. As of tomorrow, I will have been taking Zoloft for 2 weeks and buspar for almost 4 weeks (I think). I am feeling so much better. My anxiety is practically non existent. What I do experience is more residual in nature. What I mean by that is I tend to think about the anxiety that I used to have, searching for it or waiting for it to return. I see that as more of an annoyance than anything and it's usually brief. It doesn't impair my ability to function in my daily life. I feel happy again! Yesterday I returned to work for 8 hours. I'm making my way back to full time hours! I find work to be therapeutic for me. I'm able to focus on others rather than obsessing about my own issues. I finally feel like I'm on my way to getting my life back! And it feels good! I wish all of you the very best on your own personal journey and I hope to help you out in anyway that I can. And I want to thank the awesome people on this forum who helped me out when I was at my very worst. Thanks!

Kris that is awesome news

Amazing how you feel when the anxiety stops

That is what I have always said is that I appreciate all the little things I do now because everything I do feels amazing anxiety free

So glad you got where you are

But you can't leave us though!

[em1]

That's so amazing kris good news :) I'm feeling the same to woop woop here is to the feeling staying 👍

[GeneAllen]

Awesome news. Very promising. Be patient with yourself, and you're on your way to feeling even better.

Congrats on work.

Peace

[jessed03]

New calmer kris, and new pic to go along with it.

I like what's happening :)

[kris123]

Thanks everyone. I'm so happy to report my improvements and hope that my progress will give hope to others out there. You can get better and I am proof of that.
Nixon, no worries, I'm always checking in on the forum!
Jesse and Eman, I feel like I vented to you more than anyone else and you provided so much encouragement to me. Thanks for all your support! Much gratitude to you both!

[Enduronman]

YAY!! (You knew that was coming)..I am so proud of you for putting forth the effort to succeed and I remember where you once were just not to long ago as well. Stranded at home, afraid of work, people and everything else too. That was around December. Now look at you go!!! YEAH!!!
You took that initiative, you took those steps, you took those meds and made adjustments along the way...So Proud of you!
PLEASE keep us posted Kris...love reading these success stories and willingness to try to get well....

E-man...:)

[em1]

Yay well done on your progress :) that's such good news

[jessed03]

Get her up on the wall of fame Eman! :)

You're welcome. It's worth taking the time when you see people overcoming. Eman will tell you, after a few thousand posts, you learn to spot the ones with what it takes to improve. You give them extra time. It's always nice when we're proven right, huh E ;)

What's cool is your pics through the stages. First we had the blonde pic, with no real smile. Then you got a little better and we had a slight smile, now we have full smile kris!!!

Give it another year, and she'll be driving the van!!

[Terre Nova]

Thanks everyone. I'm so happy to report my improvements and hope that my progress will give hope to others out there. You can get better and I am proof of that.
Nixon, no worries, I'm always checking in on the forum!
Jesse and Eman, I feel like I vented to you more than anyone else and you provided so much encouragement to me. Thanks for all your support! Much gratitude to you both!

Great news hun!! <3