Started Zoloft a few days ago

[Final Escape]

It's only the third dose but wow! I feel better. It's not like I'm thrilled happy but my god I was having severe suicidal ideation and that's improving. I hate being on a med but I literally could not function and I was desperate. I was reluctant to even try these, but so far so good. I'm pretty sensitive to meds and can tell if it's not tolerable within a short time of trying them. So far the only side effect is drowsiness so I can't take in the morning, and have to take b4 bed. Anyway, I suppose I'm gonna get myself to the bank and pay my rent.

 

[OkTotti]

Glad this has helped you. I really don't think any drug can help me with my depression because of my circumstances. Unemployed, no chance of getting my career back... so even if a drug did improve my mood, my circumstances would just put me back into reality of the sorry state of affairs my life is now

 

[MsM3talGamer]

I'm glad to hear that you feel better. Long may it continue.

 

[Sanguinius]

I take these too, and they help me a lot.

Glad this has helped you. I really don't think any drug can help me with my depression because of my circumstances. Unemployed, no chance of getting my career back... so even if a drug did improve my mood, my circumstances would just put me back into reality of the sorry state of affairs my life is now

I thought exactly the same, but the meds help me to see the little beautiful things, it lift the grey mist over the things, and give me my energy back.
Zoloft don't pushes the suicidality away, but it makes everything easier, comfortabler and minimizes my suffering.

 

[Gainax]

I take these too, and they help me a lot.

I thought exactly the same, but the meds help me to see the little beautiful things, it lift the grey mist over the things, and give me my energy back.
Zoloft don't pushes the suicidality away, but it makes everything easier, comfortabler and minimizes my suffering.

There's no chemical solution for societal problems

yes ...many of us could take meds and be very happy all day , but the harsh reality of the life will still remain

 

[BellaKAT]

I'm glad you found something that truly helps! interesting that it makes you drowsy. i've tried zoloft but in my experience all antidepressants give me insomnia and make me manic-y and seem make depression / anxiety worse.

 

[therhydler]

I'm happy to hear it's helping:)

 

[LifeSick]

That's awesome to hear. I have been thinking about starting a ssri, It may just be what I need to help me fight for my life, but I'm very aware of the sexual side effects so it's a difficult decision to make.

 

[Thoughtforms]

Good news! Hope this is the start to an end for you

 

[TheCrow]

I'm glad you found something that truly helps! interesting that it makes you drowsy. i've tried zoloft but in my experience all antidepressants give me insomnia and make me manic-y and seem make depression / anxiety worse.

I feel that way on Wellbutrin! I take a shit ton of it (400mg) and it works wonders for my neuropathic pain (I have CRPS), but it increased my anxiety and *changed* my depression. I still feel bad, but now I feel an added sense of embarrassment and guilt. Because it works on dopamine, I do feel slightly more motivated, so I kind of shower more and keep my place cleaner, so I guess that's good. But like you were saying, it makes me feel more manic.

 

[Final Escape]

I take these too, and they help me a lot.

I thought exactly the same, but the meds help me to see the little beautiful things, it lift the grey mist over the things, and give me my energy back.
Zoloft don't pushes the suicidality away, but it makes everything easier, comfortabler and minimizes my suffering.

Right, it pushed back the extreme difficulty with dealing with my circumstances. I'am less overwhelmed by going to the grocery store. It takes a bit less effort to get myself to do things I hate doing which is a big deal.

 

[TheCrow]

Right, it pushed back the extreme difficulty with dealing with my circumstances. I'am less overwhelmed by going to the grocery store. It takes a bit less effort to get myself to do things I hate doing which is a big deal.

Aww, that's awesome! When I used to be able to walk, leaving the house to go to the grocery store was the hardest thing to do. It involves so many things: showering to get ready, getting dressed, interacting with others, hoping I don't run into someone I know...So good for you. That's a HUGE step! :)

 

[Final Escape]

There's no chemical solution for societal problems

yes ...many of us could take meds and be very happy all day , but the harsh reality of the life will still remain

Oh trust me I know, but it is a serious problem if u can't take care of yourself enough to hold it together. I've tried many different meds over the years. Most didn't help me unless it was anxiety or stimulant meds. Those ones are obvious right away in the effects. Mostly I came off meds b4 because I hated running out of the pills and some were expensive. I found it inconvenient to be on a ton of meds. I was going to the state clinic but it was such a pain in the ass dealing with refills, withdrawal if for any reason u can't get a refill. It was often a long wait even back then to get in to see the psych at the state funded clinic.

 

[Final Escape]

That's awesome to hear. I have been thinking about starting a ssri, It may just be what I need to help me fight for my life, but I'm very aware of the sexual side effects so it's a difficult decision to make.

Right, I was worried about that too. I guess I got to the point where I was suffering so bad that the potential risk didn't outweigh the possible benefit. So far it doesn't seem to be effecting anything but it's still too soon to tell probably. If I can't have a clitoris orgasm I'll know for sure lol! I used to take ginkgo biloba to counter the sexual side effect of Prozac. I forgot what it does but I think it worked. I don't remember why though.

 

[Lefty]

That's good to hear Final Escape. I recently got on anti-depressants myself, they seem to help, even if its a low dose. I hope you will be doing better. Hugs

 

[Final Escape]

Then I took LSD on Christmas and I'm suicidal all over again lol! I know right? What an idiot I'am smh. Im sure I'll be back to normal in a couple days once my brain chemicals adjust again.

 

[Jen Erik]

I feel that way on Wellbutrin! I take a shit ton of it (400mg) and it works wonders for my neuropathic pain (I have CRPS), but it increased my anxiety and *changed* my depression. I still feel bad, but now I feel an added sense of embarrassment and guilt. Because it works on dopamine, I do feel slightly more motivated, so I kind of shower more and keep my place cleaner, so I guess that's good.

I have this same experience with Wellbutrin, I'm also on 400mg. The anxiety is problematic, for sure; because of it, I've tried to stop taking it but then I lose all motivation to do anything, and that, for me, right now, is worse than all the anxiety. Wellbutrin keeps my head above water.

 

[TheCrow]

I have this same experience with Wellbutrin, I'm also on 400mg. The anxiety is problematic, for sure; because of it, I've tried to stop taking it but then I lose all motivation to do anything, and that, for me, right now, is worse than all the anxiety. Wellbutrin keeps my head above water.

Good to know that I'm not the only one on 400 mg. That dose seemed kinda high, but I'm on it for neuropathic pain. I'm glad it's helping with your motivation. I for sure noticed and appreciated that, too. I hope it continues to work for you. It's so hard to find good meds!