Posted by joyeba on March 10, 2006, at 14:34:07
In reply to Re: withdrawal symptoms coming off zoloft, posted by whenry on March 9, 2006, at 13:22:59
I disagree about getting back on the zoloft. It seems the withdrawal is the same whether you are taking 12.5 or 100 from everyone I have talked to. If you have panic attacks and rage, I would ask you doctor to put you on Clonzapem, or Valium to get you through the next couple of weeks. It is much easier to get off of, No matter what the doctor says. Just remember, it's only your mind playing tricks on you, and you can try and control it by remembering that. Good Luck!!!!
> > i'm on my 8th day coming off 100mg zoloft (for panic attacks) cold turkey and i am experiencing extreme rage. i really feel like i want to hit someone. or drive off a cliff. i really feel like i shouldn't be around people, much less driving. my fiance and i are fighting nonstop because he is making me so mad! but - i don't know if it's the withdrawal making me so crazy. things are bothering me much much more than normal. i really feel like i'm going crazy, like i can't control my thoughts and they are mostly bad. the physical symptoms of withdrawal are gone, just the mental ones remain. also, yesterday was my 30th birthday and i was really upset about it. i had to force myself to smile whenever someone said "happy birthday". someone please help. has anyone else experienced this anger and frustration???
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> > We are definatly experiments. I have always been a happy person-went to my doc with sleeping problems a couple of years ago and he tried to put me on Zoloft then. I refused, but took it the last time I went back, about 8 months ago. He said the only side effect was weight loss. I felt like a zombie. When I didn't have money for my script, I knew it was a good time to quit. It's been over 3 weeks now and I feel great. I have changed my diet to less carbs and started exercising. The book that bvisuze reccommended has helped as well. My doctor never asked my about my diet or sleeping patterns-which of course is commmon sense, but they should ask. I can finally sleep through the night, get up refreshed, and when I get MAD I can yell at people..which sometimes is good. The medical system definatly needs an overhaul to the holistic approach.
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