So I have been gradually weaning myself off of zoloft. I was prescribed this about 2 years ago while I was going about getting a diagnosis of Sjorens. The neurologist at the time told me nothing was wrong with me and it was "all in my head" and that I should start zoloft for generalized anxiety. Of course I was anxious at the time.........there were some very scary things going on with my body!! Anyway so I did agree to give it a go and I do feel like it did help me at the time. But I have noticed feeling more in a "fog" like state and not really feeling like myself so I decided to wean myself off. You have to do it very slowly, because withdrawl side effects suck!! Super dizzy to say the least!! Now I am able to only have to take 12.5mg every few days or so and i feel GREAT!!!! I am so much happier, have more energy, and I really feel like I am getting "myself" back! I have more patience with my kids and I'm sure my hubby notices too! Hope I feel this good forever :) (Wishful thinking!)
Marie,
When I was first diagnosed with Sjogrens, I, too, had anxiety over all the different things happening in my body. Guess what, I was prescribed Zoloft as well and took for 5 months. My dentist told me I needed to get off of it because it was drying my mouth even more and I wasn't really depressed. Anyway, I slowly weaned as you mention and I felt so much better being off. It kept me in a dull, semi zombie state as well. Good luck to you.
Anna
Always a great thing to read when someone on here says they are feeling better!!!! Good for you. :)
Thanks :)
Marie:
Good for you! Wish more people would do this. I have a friend who is on 5 different prescription medicines for anxiety, depression and GI problems. Now she is trying to get off, taking a long time, and the withdraw side effects are huge. It is going to take her 2-3 years to totally get off. What a feat!
Pegasus