Posted by michelle41a on October 11, 2010, at 9:26:00
In reply to Re: zoloft dosage increase issues again :(, posted by morgan miller on October 11, 2010, at 1:18:08
> I think you might really like Holy Basil(New Chapter is the best IMO).
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> Look at one of the new threads below, I made a post listing things good for anxiety/stress/restless mind.
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> Staying on an SSRI that works well for you is not a big deal. Plus, Zoloft is not as toxic and hard on the liver as other SSRIs. And, it inhibits mTOR signalling, something that might be good for cancer prevention and longevity! If Zoloft ends up making a significant positive impact at a dose that does not cause bothersome side effects, I would just accept that you may need it for the rest of your life. It and a few others are very good non-invasive drugs that you can stay on for a very long time. Chronic anxiety can do a lot more damage than drugs like Zoloft could ever do, at least for most people. Sure there are some that do not do well with many medications, but if you are not one of those people, you are probably better off with it than without it in the long run.I did read how zoloft was being used in treating and/or preventing melanoma.. I really didn't have an issue when I was on it in the past, actually I regret switching to prozac.. The Prozac was defintely too stimulating for me..
My concern now is trying to adjust to the Zoloft again.. I am a heck of a lot better than I was in July, but I am still dealing with morning bowel issues.. I also feel slightly nauseated too.. The general crummy feeling seems to subside by 4 or 5.. Then I feel pretty good most of the evening .. I am not sure what is causing the morning/early afternoon nausea every day.. I am assuming it is my body adjusting to the meds.. I thought about taking a cortisol saliva test to see what my cortisol levels were.. I just hope that I will wake up feeling good again! Maybe taking the zoloft with lunch will alleviate the morning nausea/loose bm issue but I am not sure :(
Thanks again for your continued support and info! It means so much to me!!
Michelle
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