My Experience taking Zoloft for Anxiety/ 1 Year Later/ Side effects/ & More

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[@divreenable]

Is anyone else like this ? When I start an antidepressant because it seems to help with energy first it makes my anxiety worse at the beginning and it’s hard to survive that until it starts helping with anxiety.

[@mikeythedistasteful]

Yes

[@Sergio-dx9wg]

Still feel this on 5th week😢

[@Wilderness449]

Yes. That is me. First few days are hard.

[@brock8281]

the first 2 3 weeks are usually more anxiety, then it works.

[@amiraamira-qc1dj]

I think you need to add another medication with Zoloft ( under doctor supervision ) to cover Zoloft side effects . If you face severe side effects you need to discuss this with your doctor . All the best

[@mr.cmr.c3855]

You're very brave and its admirable to see you share this very personal experience with us. I'm loosing my transplanted kidney after being on dialysis for over 7 years. The amount of stress, anxiety and misery I've been through is too much. Now I'm facing the fact that I'll need another transplant. In my area the southeast, its the worst for finding a cadaver kidney. So basically, unless I get a living donor I'll be faced with going back on dialysis. I cannot handle doing that again so I'll be gone when this kidney finally fails. With all this going on, I've decided not to go on Zoloft. I'm opting for CBD oil and I'm hoping I've made the right choice.

[@hollydolly088]

I’m considering taking this medication. Being on a benzo for a very, very, very very long time. Something needs to change as well. Thank you for making this video.

[@brock8281]

how was your experience?

[@ArcticNya]

You're so young! I can't imagine how much better my life could have been if I'd gotten help for anxiety/depression when I was your age. I'm 31 now and I've only been able to talk to a doctor about my problems this week so really hoping I can get to a better place with medication and therapy. I hesitate to say get 'back to my old self' because I've struggled for so long I don't really have an 'old self', anxiety is all I've ever known :/

[@TheMitoWarrior]

That is SO great that you have taken that first step! Anxiety & depression is hard, you aren't alone in your struggles❤️

[@tyrel-fg7zf]

​@@TheMitoWarriorStop this poison right now look at Marisa Parker😢 it gave her akathasia she died

[@alexgutierrez7394]

Hey thanks for making this video. I hope for positivity for your future. Its nice to know im not the only one. Thank you.

[@TheMitoWarrior]

Thank you❤️ And you are definitely not the only one.

[@DanielMcSweeney-y1q]

Thank you so much for sharing. My granddaughter Began getting Anxious at the beginning of high school. takes Zoloft, and it really helps her. She is now 22yrs and seems to be slowly becoming less anxious with age. I developed General Anxiety Disorder at 76 yrs, (one year into pandemic). but was not diagnosed until 78. I have tried several other routes (GABA CBD L-theimine and such) and they helped to some degree to take the edge off, but I rarely have a clear day. Like you I tend to catastrophize, can't stop thinking. people who have not experienced it have not the slightest idea what its like. How many times I have been told to "just think of something else" even by physicians.

[@tianamarie989]

One thing that isn't totally true is that your primary care physician is fully capable of starting you on any med. They usually refer you out if your symptoms are too severe or the meds they try with you don't help you. The reason there is a preconceived idea of psychologists being the ones to prescribe is because a lot of primary care physicians push those patients over to the specialist even though they can handle it. You should totally see a therapist as that's really different from psychologists but your primary can totally manage most diagnosed issues. My primary started me on zoloft 2 weeks ago. My aunt died of a heart attack and for some reason that's hit harder than expected and I feel like I'll just be gone. Idk how else to explain it. Anyways, he said we'll see how this goes and tey something else if it doesn't seem to work, he did give a timeline of 6 months to a year then he'd refer me out if I needed more help.

[@intermilan6202]

@@tianamarie989Hi, Thanks for sharing… How are you going with Zoloft? Is it helping you with anxiety & Depression? I’m considering it taking it as I have severe anxiety & depression

[@Exxi_vxz]

L theanine doesnt work, it makes it worse

[@grahamt19781]

It does help. I've been on and off it for years and literally a few days after coming off it I can notice my anxiety and irritability coming back, it's crazy. I always get insomnia for the first couple of weeks of taking it and I have also experienced the sexual side effects too which are pretty harsh if you experience them.

[@Dulcimerist]

My daughter and I both had bad reactions to Zoloft. It caused impulse control issues, which resulted in different problems for each of us. The one bad impulse control issue both of us shared is shopping addiction, and we both racked up thousands of dollars' worth of out-of-control spending. We both have done much better on Guanfacine/Clonidine to treat anxiety with zero side effects. Everyone is different, so what works for one person might not work for another. I highly recommend having a doctor who is willing to think outside the box, treats each patient as an individual, and will take the time to try various medication options in order to find what works best with the fewest amount of side effects.

[@TheMitoWarrior]

I'm sorry you had such a negative experience. I completely agree with you that everyone is so different and having a doctor that treats you as in individual is so important. Glad you were able to find another medication that works a lot better for you!

[@bruh-bm1he]

another helpful thing for ppl with overspending, focus on SAVING instead. it really helps, impulsively saving is better than spending

[@Dulcimerist]

@@bruh-bm1he SSRI medications cause impulsive/compulsive activity that's unpredictable and uncontrollable at times. It's not a matter of overspending. The issue is impulsive shopping, just like a gambling problem. They get a rush of neurotransmitters from the act of purchasing, each time they buy something.

[@bruh-bm1he]

@@Dulcimerist ahh okay

[@Matty-Mat79]

I have cancer an had my lung removed around the same time you started your medication.

[@TheMitoWarrior]

That's crazy. I hope you are doing okay, that sounds super tough. Wishing you all the best!

[@Talkbookishwithme]

I used to be a very happy person when I was younger, but a lot of things have happened I had a miscarriage with twins after my boyfriends ex started harassing me only for me to learn he dumped me and started talking to her then stopped talking to her wanting to be with me again her harassing me texting from 3 fake number and trying to message me on fb caused me to have a miscarriage and then shortly after about 2 months later my dad died suddenly and my uncle was diagnosed with white matter brain disease and given a few months to live and my grandmother is in kidney failure and on dialysis I really hope that this can help me find the person I used to be and make me that person again.

[@TheMitoWarrior]

I'm so sorry to hear all you have gone through. Thank you for sharing your story❤️

[@Talkbookishwithme]

@TheMitoWarrior thank you it's slowly getting better each day I feel like they need to up my dose a little though. How have you been ? Are you getting better too

[@Peaches14580]

back when i was in hospital from a horrible seizure it got done and a therapist came in asked me questions that woren't supposed to be said my anxiaty was going up i was crying and started having another seizure i haven't talked to one since then i do my own things to keep me relaxed

[@bruh-bm1he]

why were they asking things that shouldn't be said? are you okay? did you tell anyone? i'd definetly let your parents / trusted adult know

[@Peaches14580]

@@bruh-bm1he it happened at the hospital and my mom kicked her out of my room while my drs got it undercontrol she asked me questions if i was safe with my family and the list continuse and she got my anxiaty up so much until it broke into a seizure but i'm fine now and siezure free

[@mostafamosly6142]

Thank you for sharing..you're a fighter and faced it all.This is so inspiring for me.

[@TheMitoWarrior]

Aw thank you. That's very kind💕

[@markrossi6773]

Thanks for sharing. It's helped me as well and I plan on going back on. I've struggled the two times I came off of it. I share similar symptom struggle as you do. Just constant fear/worry..I hope you continue to improve and get everything out of life. God bless.

[@zoeelise4438]

How was your experience coming off of it? I had a week where I didn't take it & was SO extremely messed up. I was hearing/seeing stuff. It was awful

[@TheMitoWarrior]

Thank you for sharing that❤️ I hope you're able to improve as well. God bless.

[@randomnumbers84269]

Good video, especially after first half when you get to the effects.

[@TheMitoWarrior]

Thank you!! Glad you liked it!

[@alexgutierrez7394]

Your awesome! thank you for sharing.❤

[@jpadma9]

Thank you for sharing your experience, I cry just to think about switching to something else again 😢 it's hard on my emotions when something doesn't work very well for me, but I've been thinking about trying Zoloft, your video helped me so much thank you.

[@TheMitoWarrior]

Thank you for sharing that. That sounds rough, I hope you can find something that will help you❤️

[@YAKI2025]

I started this month so far so good ❤

[@banwan-5093]

Hi u ok now sr

[@smellymala3103]

Took my long term memories and motor skills, ruined my life. Beautiful drug.

[@sophiestanza]

Can you explain more? I’ve been prescribed it but haven’t started yet because im afraid it’ll have damage

[@sampson8430]

Why wouldn’t you have told your doctor about what’s going on? Those types of symptoms wouldn’t occur just over night.

[@Kiwifruchtbanane]

​@@sampson8430 many doctors don't even listen and claim the meds are not causing these issues. 😅

[@michaozga7825]

It’s my 15ty day and I keep waking up at exact 2 am everyday. I’m worried

[@TheMitoWarrior]

Reach out to your doctor/psychiatrist. There's a chance zoloft may not work for you but something else will and that's okay!

[@melissacooper8724]

My doctor just prescribed me Zoloft. I hope it will help me with my anxiety.

[@cindykluin7854]

Hi im about to start zoloft only for 6months... 50mg... im so scared for the side effects when weaning off ... can anybody please give me some advice?

[@Iliketurtlezz]

Taper slowly, 10% per 2 weeks.

[@justlooking8683]

Thank you,brave young Lady.

[@donwanderley7156]

Hope you’re doing better

[@meaganladewig5101]

How come doses are always increased, can you not just stay on a low dose if it's working

[@letshearyourside9115]

Did you get the intense jaw clenching on zoloft

[@TheMitoWarrior]

No I don't.:/

[@blossompure]

I do and wear mouth guard when i sleep

[@zoeelise4438]

OMG I do! I'm on 50mg and thought I was crazy! The only suggestion my Dr has is for me to decrease my dose :/

[@Speckled_Butterfly7206]

​@zoeelise4438 my Dr just prescribed me the 50mg dose for the first time and I was thinking about starting on half instead to slowly get on it.

[@zoeelise4438]

@@Speckled_Butterfly7206 that's not a horrible idea. My Dr actually had me work my way up to it. So I was on a quarter, then half, then full

[@IbrahimKhan-d7y]

I am experiencing ears ringing what to do?

[@TheMitoWarrior]

I'd reccomend contacting your doctor. They'd know what to do and evaluate any issues with your ears

[@Chris75030]

​@@TheMitoWarrior antidepressants caused me permanent tinnitus. Central tinnitus, not ears tinnitus. It's hell.

[@javedhussain321]

​@@Chris75030 Yes me too. Because of fleuxotine, sometimes it decreases sometimes it increases. I don't know how it will cure

[@Truerealism747]

Do you happen to have Asperger's or add they seam to gome together with other illnesses just diagnosed at 43

[@TheMitoWarrior]

I have adhd!

[@sophiestanza]

@@TheMitoWarriordo you take adhd meds as well? I do and it has helped but now I’ve been prescribed sertraline as well but I’m scared to start more meds esp more side effects

[@TheMitoWarrior]

@@sophiestanza I do not take any adhd meds so I can't weigh in the experience of taking both zoloft & adhd meds. I'd recommend definitely looking up people's experiences on both at the same time. Drugs.com is really helpful because there are so many personal reviews of people taking whichever medication you search on the website. Reddit was also helpful, and I would google for example: zoloft for anxiety reddit, and a bunch of results would pop up with people's personal expierence. You can google that as niche as you need to. As for zoloft itself- obviously my experience won't be the same for everyone, but something that may be helpful is to remember all you have to do is try it. As long as it's been approved by your doctor, and there are no known drug interactions, all you can do is try. But definitely research it and you aren't wrong to be nervous about adding another med with potential side effects. It is really hard to add another medication, but you are going down the right path and I want to encourage you that you aren't alone in this❤

[@kang-dohsik4693]

Am gonna start on zoloft , isoptyl and lysenxia and am really scared I'll get , like heavier or fatter , i cant get fat am extremely self conscious and am not in the best terms with my appearance and how i look so did you gain weight while on zoloft ?

[@TheMitoWarrior]

No I didn't gain weight!

[@Jessie12N]

I just started Zoloft this week. I was afraid to gain weight too so I consulted my doc about it. She says Zoloft has no effect on weight , but if u under-eat cause of ur stress, u will gain weight with Zoloft cause it will make u normally hungry. And if stress makes u gain weight, then ur emotional eating will reduce and u will loose weight.

[@derriousthompson376]

Hi are you still on Zoloft? If so how’s it been going so far?

[@bruh-bm1he]

im going to pick mine up today, have you started it? how are you?

[@derriousthompson376]

@@bruh-bm1he I started it in the past about 2 years ago but got off after like 8 months cause I felt fine. But now I recently just started it again 25mg cause my anxiety and depression came back hard and stayed 24/7 of my days. I’m not doing too good I have increased anxiety and depression but praying it goes away soon

[@TheMitoWarrior]

Yes I am! My experience with Zoloft has been really smooth. It's helped me a lot in decreasing my anxiety levels. I also have had less anxiety attacks being on it. I definitely still deal with anxiety but it is so much better then when i was off of Zoloft.

[@derriousthompson376]

@@TheMitoWarrior that’s great! I’m glad it’s been such a help for you! How many mg do you take? I move up to 50 tomorrow

[@TheMitoWarrior]

I take 50mg!

[@mattbee4091]

Fantastic video ❤

[@TheMitoWarrior]

Thank you!

[@cierracunningham4454]

Hey hun are you still taking Zoloft I started taking 25mg for a week on June 14 this year and went up to 50mg about a week ago I’d like to know how it’s going for you ❤

[@bby_jaquelin]

How is it going for you?

[@TheMitoWarrior]

Yes I'm still taking it and it's going well. I don't have any side effects that I notice, and it has continued to help stabilize my anxiety. I'll be on it 3 years this October. I hope it's going well for you❤️

[@Maryamahmed-u8m]

had u experienced blurry vision side effects after taking medication

[@TheMitoWarrior]

No I have not experienced that.

[@MorbidAngel31775]

Yes I thought it was the Valium

[@Chris75030]

Your doc warned you about PSSD?

[@lfgnelkwlgnl4823]

You are in no position to recommend therapy. Why identify with “your” anxiety? These are classic symptoms of malnourishment. I had them too. Are you consuming any amount of processed food? Are you consuming any amount of salt? You shouldn’t be. Are you consuming lots of fresh fruit? You should be. If you are getting these absolute basics wrong, be honest with yourself and admit that you are choosing the easy path of depending on toxic, harmful drugs for the illusion of feeling better. Your body is trying to alert you that something is wrong. Listen, don’t suppress it!

[@ShiftNudge]

Everybody should try therapy and everybody should recommend trying it.

[@Kiwifruchtbanane]

Oh my god. You can't be serious. 😂

[@donwanderley7156]

What an ass