I was prescribed with Zoloft on May 19, 2020 after I told my PCP that I was struggling with really severe anxiety. I watched your first Zoloft video and it made me feel prepared to take it. Seeing your background and story made me very excited to experience change. I was prescribed with 25 MG and stayed at it for about eight weeks. In the beginning, I did struggle with some awful side effects, like insomnia, tiredness, headaches, loss of appetite, and stuff - but I held on and eventually got through it after some adjustments. On June 30th, I decided to up my dosage to 37.5 MG and started taking a 25 MG pill and a half of another 25 MG pill together. I stayed at 37.5 MG for about a month, then upped my dosage again to a 50 MG pill, which is where I’m at now. This medication has truly changed my life. I feel much happier and more motivated. I, too, decided that I wanted to go back to college and get my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I graduated from community college a year ago and thought I’d never go back to school again because of how low I felt. I honestly believe that this medication has pushed me forward to thrive out my passions. As you said in this video, I feel very joyful and excited whenever I wake up in the morning. I look forward to my day, which I really didn’t do before. This medication is a godsend and I’m so happy that I started taking it. I have good days and bad days, of course. But like you said, the good days outweigh the bad ones. I am really happy to see that this medication is helping you too. I am sending you good vibes and a successful future! ❤️❤️❤️
Wow. I am blown away. Thank you so much for telling me about your experience! This is incredible! I’m happy for you, rooting for you, way to go!!!! 🙌🏼💗😊✨
I appreciate this post and this video so much! I just started my 25 mg dosage. I had concerns because of the side effects and also stigmatized the pill but then I decided with my therapy to give this a chance. This video was very helpful! Thank you for sharing your journey
I’m a few weeks into my treatment with Zoloft. I feel like a massive emotional weight has been lifted from me. I sleep better. I have mental space for tasks. I feel so free 💙 I wish I’d tried it sooner!
Just wanted to update - I’ve already been weaned off :) The first week was tough but after that, my mood had stabilised. My depression and agoraphobia anxiety attacks are a thing of the past. I can breathe through the adrenaline instead of freaking out. When I get waves of low moods they easily go away now 💙
That “I’m excited to get up and live the day” feeling is what I’m after. I’m headed to pick up my prescription & searches for videos like yours. Thanks
I was wanting to stay in bed and didn’t enjoy anything until I started taking sertraline. I’ve taken it for years, and it’s made me so much more happy and productive.
This is abit personal, but is kind of what is holding me back from trying it-did you notice any difference in your sexual sensation or desire when on it? Compared to before?
@@karoma5805 Definitely. I had ED for a while, and wasn’t sensitive enough to climax. It slowly got better, maybe because I’m on buspirone, too. I don’t have problems now.
I was prescribed Zoloft 6 weeks ago and was so afraid to try it. All the videos about side effects scared me. I felt bad anyway and didn’t want to take something that would make me feel worse because of side effects. I finally decided to listen to people like you who took it and it made them much better. I took my first dose today and decided to get past the fear. 😊
I just started today and I was feeling anxious about using meds. This is a brand new world to me, and watching this really helped me gain some insight and relief. I hope everyone is doing well on their healing journey. 💕
Brittneeh89 I actually had side effects that troubled me all night and since I have terrible anxiety and troubles sleeping already I thought it was best to just stop taking it (i also work everyday almost and i didn't want to disrupt my energy at work with trying to get it in my system) and maybe try to talk to my doctor. Basically It made me extremely tired so i feel asleep about 10 pm but woke up at 2 am feeling hungry and i tried to eat but i felt like i lost my appetite as soon as i ate and couldn't fall back asleep and when i would almost fall asleep i got extremely dizzy and started sweating a bunch and so i just never went back to sleep 😭 maybe it's just my own experience though!
So glad I came across your video, I’ve been on Sertraline for about 13 years, for the past 6 weeks I’ve been lowering my dose and now I haven’t taken any for 7 days and I feel dreadful, depressed, negative thoughts etc. You’ve convinced me to start taking them again. Thank you very much!😀
I stopped taking them cold turkey when my doctors said I shouldn't have been on them for so long. Bad mistake. Serious mind numbing depression and anxiety. I am reluctant to go back on them. Did you find they helped you again?
@@letsplaypokemongo3153 ur supposed to like “work on” how u feel when ur on the antidepressant and then wean off it and try to do it all by urself. Living off the drug ur whole life or a rly long period of time isn’t ideal
I can't remember what it feels like to look forward to a day. I'm 37, and I think the last time I looked forward to a day was for a high school cross country invite.
This broke my heart, seek some help. They also have supplements that can help. I take Be Serene; just started it, but so far it is helping. You are loved.
I've spent many years feeling like that too until I finally decided to seek professional help. Please do that. Life is too short and you deserve to look forward to a new day and enjoy the little and the big things. You can do this! I'm excited for the new stages of your life :)
Just like me haven't felt anything since i was 13 where i was hit by a car and now 48 and just got Sertralin two months ago.and feel great although 50mg still too little but get reverse side effects supposed to come when trapping down not when trapping up.
Incredibly important topic to destigmatize! I have several family members and friends live WAY better lives now that they are seeing therapists and taking the proper medication (when needed) for their understandable medical problems with their psyches than when they kept quiet about it because they thought they would be judged for taking care of their own brains! It is no different that having surgery on the knee followed by physical therapy! It's an organ in the human body then needs and deserves medical attention. Great video!
I went from drinking daily in quarantine and developing an addiction to not even craving it anymore. I realize alcohol makes me worse. And now I'm not drinking at all because I started sertraline 3 weeks ago. But now I realize it's hard to hang with friends when everything is revolved around alcohol
I’m on day 2 of taking sertraline after developing severe anxiety and panic disorder this year, feeling quite anxious and nauseous/dizzy/blurry I keep reading that after giving it a good amount of time things (hopefully) get better!! So glad it worked really well for you, it gives me hope - thank you for this video. Can’t wait to feel ok again.
I’m starting Zoloft again now and you really hit it on the head with your description of waking up excited for the day. I haven’t felt that in so long and I’m tired of not feeling that burst of happiness. I avoided getting back on meds for so long but I finally reached the point where I realized it was time bc I couldn’t pull myself out of it and my life needs more than wanting to be home under my weighted blanket all the time! Thanks so much for opening up about your journey! 🤗
Hey question what was it like going back on sertraline the second time? Were the side effects same as the first time or different ? Cuz Im bout to start taking it again but a little scared it might effect me differently this time ...
Been sober since January 27 of this year and started Zoloft shortly after. I feel happy and solid about life. I think what’s noticeable is certain things that used to bother and worry me are so much more manageable now.
It took me years to seek help. Today I picked up a Zoloft prescription. Your video eased my nerves, and has given me hope that this can work for me. Thank you for posting this!
@@jcbanbury It's been going very well. It's been about 6 weeks and my family has noticed a considerable change in my mood. My doctor prescribed me this in particular because I am prone to dramatic mood swings, irritability, and quick to frustration and anger, all of which have balanced out. I still have those feelings, but they don't become "episodes" and ruin my whole day like they used to.
Just started Zoloft 3 days ago. 25 mg for a week, 50 mg for another week, then 100 mg. Intereting things have happened today, anxious but not really in a bad way. Felt very good today, we'll see how it goes as time goes on. Good luck to everyone on their journey 🤘
Omg that’s exactly what I want. I mean just to feel motivated and have something to look forward to in the day. I’ve been depressed for over a year now and having panic attacks and I was prescribed Zoloft 25mg by my doctor for the first couple of weeks and then 50 mg after that. So I’m on my first week of 50 mg. I haven’t seen a big difference yet. One of the bad things about it is that I get insomnia from it which I’m hoping to go away soon. Watching your video gave me hope that things could get better InshaAllah 🙏
Tenyks Well I guess every doctor’s way of treatment is different. I was on 25mg for 2 weeks, then 50mg For another two weeks and then He raised it to 100 mg suddenly. The 100 mg gave me nausea and dizziness so he lowered it to 75 mg now I’ve been on 75 mg for about a week and I am doing pretty well on it. If you think he’s raising the quantity too fast then you might want to talk to your doctor about it.
Thanks for sharing your story! You are so brave!!! I’ve always kept it a secret being on Zoloft and only my close family ( just my mum and dad) my cousin and best friend know I am on it, there is definitely a sense of embarrassment knowing I need this medication to function normally and manage my life/thoughts/emotions,, but you have showed me it’s nothing to feel ashamed or embarrassed of. I’ve known from a young age my brain worked differently from my family and suffered with anxiety for years before it got worse and I seeked helped with the most amazing doctor and I am so grateful for choosing my life over stigma.
I used to take zoloft when I was 16-18. I know what you mean when u say u wake up everyday excited and ready. That's what I'm lacking, I'm at the point now where I'm ready to get back on medication. I've started to now notice my own depression creeping back. My drive was so high when I was on zoloft. I never should've stopped taking it imo. I was young stubborn and going through a rebellious stage I guess you can say.
My Dr just prescribed me Zoloft (50mg) today is day 1. Optimistic about the outcome, diagnosed with severe anxiety, ptsd and depression. Thank you for this video it brings hope
Notes on her experience for my future ref: On 100mg of Zoloft, it's working really well for her. Back in school, loving life. Wakes up every morning as if it's something she's been looking forward to for a while. This will give a lot of people hope. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you, Sarah. Your story is an inspiration to us whom are victims of PTSD. We can get through this together. Look forward to more about your journey. Thank you again
@@Rh-bs6pk I made a switch to lexapro.. zoloft was creating a zombie out of me.. so far it’s the same shit.. I guess it’s temporary .. maybe I didn’t give the drug enough time
I was having severe panic in 2019 so my PCP prescribed me with zoloft for depression and anxiety. I also have undiagnosed adhd (i know bc it runs very deeply in my family) so im still pretty bad at time management and executive dysfunction, but Zoloft has made me feel so much more balanced. The night sweats haven't been great 😒 but the ability to not have an anxiety attack over every single thing has been great!!! Zoloft also motivated me to work out again and cook and i just feel so much healthier :)
You even seem to have gained amazing physiological effects; looking younger a year later! Thank you for these video reviews on Zoloft I just got it prescribed 4 days ago and feeling nauseous, having ups and down days thus far, I know these will subside, but I really needed this as I come from a culture were mental health is so taboo to talk about let alone seek medical advice or take medication. Your story gives me so much inspiration and hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
I started taking Setraline about 9 months ago and it has worked very well for me. I have mild depression and generalized anxiety, I didnt even realize i was depressed, but much like you, i woke in the morning dreading the day, thinking forward to going to work and all that that entails and feeling like crap. some days were better than others, but there were times i felt so down, i dont know how i got through those days at work. Now, i am able to appreciate the good things i have , be kinder to myself, stop dwelling on the what ifs, quieting down my overactive mind, and just cutting myself some slack! I also feel much more motivated when I wake up, even though I am not a morning person. My advice would be, dont be discourage by the initial side effects. I had tiredness, lack of energy, heartburn (dont take it on an empty stomach or after eating foods you know give you heartburn!), I spaced out a lot, but I stuck with it and it got better a month or so later. Make sure to write down the side effects youre having and when they started, this way your therapist/doctor can determinr if it's normal or if you should change something in your diet or lower/increase dosage. Your therapist/doctor might also recommend trying a different anti depressant, but dont be disappointed or discouraged, as this is a trial and error process, but if you put in the work and keep going, youll get results!
Hello! I have been taking 40mg of Paxil for 5 years. It helped me a lot, but it makes me too sleepy, and it's very hard for me to wake up in the morning. Do you have issues with sleeping early / waking up early to go to work with Zoloft?
Wow, I relate to you a lot! I quit drinking too! In 2019. Agree that alcohol doesn’t not mix well with depression. Just started taking same meds and look forward to hopefully having results. Thanks for the guidance and looking forward to more of your videos:)
I will be starting zoloft today, I lost my dad 2 years ago to a stroke, you will feel better in time but I hope just knowing you are not alone helps even a little bit, sending love.
Definitely gained a new subscriber! I am starting my prescription today and I really do have a lot of hopes that this will work as well as it did with you. Thank you for calming my nerves about a new medication
thank you for sharing this. you are very brave. i am starting zoloft tomorrow. i feel so bad but hopefully i can get back on track. i know the side effects may not be fun at the start. but i am going to see it through!
I started taking Zoloft a few weeks ago and I had to up my dosage from 50mg to 100mg, currently in the process of moving up, I saw this video and your experience gives me hope! I'm really happy that Zoloft has worked for you :)
i started today and i have been super anxious about it but i feel better watching this , i’m excited to start feeling better and normal and accomplish everything i want to and be able to leave my bad
This and your last video were extremely helpful. And help me be hopeful for the future. Thank you so much, some of the things you say were just SO ON POINT AND EXACTLY THE TRUTH. I always felt weird when my therapist told me to talk to my doctor about my symptoms because they were significant and unchanging for a long period of time, and i honestly thought "what symptoms?" Like i wrote in the description when i made the appointment "my therapist recommended i talk about my symptoms " because i wasn't really sure how to approach it. Turns out im depressed and my symptoms was just what i was dealing with on the daily. I was prescribed zoloft, but haven't started because I'm scared and don't have support from my family or boyfriend (their opinions are because of the stigma mental health or illness get. Reducing my issues to me being weak and lazy and don't just snap out of it). Truth is most of the side effects of zoloft i already have because of my depression and from not taking care of myself. Anyway thanks and subscribed
this video made me emotional bcs it gave me so much hope! thank you so so much for this, i was super scared of taking meds and my doctor recommended this one but now i feel better after watching it
hi sarah. thanks for sharing your own experience with us. its such a relief and helps me to relax during the first weeks. hope you stay well amf happy for ever
Hello! I have been taking 40mg of Paxil for 5 years. It helped me a lot, but it makes me too sleepy, and it's very hard for me to wake up in the morning. Do you have issues with sleeping early / waking up early with Zoloft?
Thank you so much for that I am about to start on this too and have only been finding negative posts. So your video has really made me feel more positive about embarking on this treatment. Thank you
I'm so thankfull with you for sharing this. I just get a prescrption and i felt so scare, but watching your videos where you show your trajectory it's a great relief. Also being able to see how your words are reflected in you (you look calmer and much happier.) is priceless. thank you thank you thank you!
Medication can definitely work! Sometimes I stress over articles that purport findings like less empathy stemming from the use of SSRIs (but I wonder how it affects empaths) but then even tylenol can reduce empathy. My weird worry is that- before meds I'm fighting just to get out of bed and after I might have too much an advantage over others. I have this guilt that I cant take credit for things. Maybe that's common?
@@eviesampson6418 that's a sweet reply. These days I only use a little medication for insomnia and have chosen a combination of Dr Huberman techniques and general life choices that work probably better. The side effects of meds made me look deeper. Over 25 years of consistent self loathing and now I'm far from perfectly satisfied but not in purgatory either. What works for one person fails another
Used to have ALOT of anexiety and body pains for 2 years. I started Zoloft 2 months ago and my anexiety was 90% better it gave me my life back from the first 3 weeks with almost no side effects and so my body/nervous system started to follow / healing. But today i woke up with "panic" / nervous system flare up again and i feel exhuasted and full of adreniline like i used to before the pills with no reason to trigger it i guess :(. Did the pills stop working? or is it normal to have ups and downs some times. ?
Thanks for sharing your experience! I’m currently being switched to Zoloft from Wellbutrin due to side effects. This video gives me some reassurance and hope.💗
@@cheyennerose7199 with zoloft alone I’ve been much better! I work night shift and the medication does not mess with any of my sleep and minimal side effects!
@@melaniegonzalez5966 you're literally an angel for replying 😭 my doctor prescribed me 50mg of zoloft for my anxiety but honestly I have depression too and I really hope it combats both for me. I'm scared of possible but rare side effects. I just have to remind myself that 'bad' side effects are rare. I just want to enjoy life again and be able to look forward to things and not feel overwhelmed easily with everything and to live in the moment. I took those moments for granted
I've been taking zoloft for 6 months now due to pmdd. My sisters said I've been in a much better mood than I used to. I used to be very moody 2wks before my periods but now I'm not. I take the 50mg but take them half. I still have my moods but not to the point where I'm unbearable to be around. It has really saved my relationship with them. 😊
@@baseballboyfortnitekid4950 You can try taking them in half instead of whole and see if it helps. But yes, my first week it made me super drowsy like I was sleeping a lot.
I also have pmdd and saw my doctor today she prescribed me with zoloft which it's been years since I last took zoloft I was a teen and suicidal. So I Hope it Help me in my Adult life
Hi Sarah! How long did you take 50mg before switching to 100? Also would it be a bad idea to drink espresso on this medication? You might not be able to answer this one but hoping you answer as much as you can! Congrats on your sobriety!! 💗🙌🏼
I really appreciate your video I am on the eve of taking Zoloft tomorrow morning and I really needed to hear this I’ve been so scared because of side effects but I think of the alternative that stress and depression can kill someone but I listen to your video and it gave me a lot of encouragement to face this head-on face the side effects because I know eventually that it will get better I’m thankful that I found your video and I think I found it for a reason thank you so much for your positive feedback and how your experience has been with Zoloft.
I’m week 3 and wow I’m having a hard time managing the constant head aches. I suffer from chronic migraines but these head aches are so different. And the insomnia. Like when will the side effects go away? Once you get to your proper dose? I took 25mg for 3 weeks just upped it to 50mg today dr said sweet spot could be upward to 200mg.
I been on Zoloft for two weeks now and I’m at my recommended dosage. I take Dramamine OTC for the nausea and right away the nausea went away . Make sure you get the non drowsy form of Dramamine that is good for 24 hours . I have PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder .
I’m starting next week for depression . I do take Dramamine when I’m flying or in the boat/ ferry . Are you suggesting to take Dramamine after taking Zoloft?
My little girl at 14 is only taking a quarter of a tablet every morning but even though she definitely has improved, it's possible she may need a higher dose. I do think Zoloft has helped her a lot, even though I am only learning more about it now.
I am taking zoloft from last 6 months, I suffer from severe ocd, I had difficulty sleeping, uncontrollable thoughts, doubt, sticky thoughts, I suffer from a major anxiety disorder. I must say Zoloft is AWESOME!!!!!!!!! Yes, it's God's gift for us. I would not have survived if I didn't start taking it. Thank you Allah!!
Wow that’s amazing I’m so happy for you. I have also suffered with severe ocd and anxiety for the last 9 years! I have finally got myself to get treatment as I simply had enough of the mental torture and suffering. In the process of taking Zoloft. What mg are you taking ? I pray that I have the same results as you. Inshallah
@@adamdar5121 please note that when my disease was chronic i was given other medicines as well. But now I’m taking 75 mg zoloft to keep myself stable and I’m doing really good.
Hi ! My family member who is 13, started taking this due to suicidal crisis, she told me it makes her feel like she’s in candy land, it makes her feel “happy”. My question is does this medication “make” you feel “happy” or is it more of a “helps” you feel “happy”. Bit worried it will force her to feel happy even though she is not or the situation calls for another emotion. Thanks in advanced.
XnRz Hi having taken sertraline a few times,once for may years and just on the 3rdvday of starting it again as with life events I knew I was going downhill rapidly so knew I needed them again. It's not an artificial happiness pill, in depressed people we don't have enough serotonin which is what keeps your moods and emotions stable. This can happen for various reasons. But ADs make the serotonin you do have ( IE the reuptake part of SSRI) be taken and used better, therefore it gives you the lift out of the black hole and helps you function again and relax to be able to deal and cope with the issue s in your life that need work. Healthy eating, excercise ,interests and hobbies,going out. I think there is an initial happiness faze because you've had the black hole feeling so long,and as you start dealing with life's stresses ,you then feel so much happier. But at 13 she's very young and maybe on too high a dose for her. I'd tell your Doctor and see if a slightly lower dose would be more appropriate at her age. Caution is always used with Children, Adolescents and young adults. I am a retired nurse. Hope this helps you and maybe some others who don't fully understand how they work. Wishing you all the best ♥️
I just got prescribed Zoloft for my anxiety and I'm a teen and honestly a little worried about that it was going to change my personality but watching this video and talking to friends I feel better and can't wait to start my medication tomorrow morning! Question. When do you take it? Is it better to take it in the morning or night?
Hi! Sorry I'm just getting back to you! I take mine each morning 😊 with my coffee! 🙌🏼 I'm glad you're feeling a little better about taking it. I'm rooting for you and I hope it helps you.
I take mine at night, it makes me rly sleepy or wide awake but also makes me rly paranoid at night and I wake up rly hot and dizzy. But I prefer having all my symptoms at night than ruining my whole day cuz I feel sick, just my opinion tho.
Thanks for sharing this experience! Maybe I missed out or it is too early to ask this but do you already see a point where you can imagine living without the therapy and/or Zoloft?
Are you going to stay on it for life? I developed mental illness and I have no feelings anymore. I am wanting to try sertaline but since my illness is so severe and won't fix itself I think I'd have to be on it for life if it did work. But I know taking for so long can have permanent effects.
I just got done the video you did from when you started the meds... and I just paused this video so I could read through the comments but I don't see comments from people who took it for a while and then got off of it... just people starting it. And I'm asking this question out of pure curiosity because I don't know the answer yet... Is this med something that people get off or is it a lifetime thing? Thanks
I think it depends on the person -- when I've talked with my psychiatrist, he said that in my case, it would be likely that I would stay on it, however, he also said if I wanted to explore weening off of it, we could do that at some point. I think -- just from what I've heard from my psychiatrist -- that people will take this medication for a certain amount of time, however long -- and eventually get off of it again. If you have the means to speak with a psychiatrist, ask them and see if they can help you with this and other questions regarding medication. I hope more people respond to your question here though, people who have experience with being on a anti depressant. Hope this helps!
Hi! I just subscribed! I'm a 39 yr old mom of a special needs child and recently, like yesterday, I started back. I took mine at night because it said it could make me drowsy and man was I tired but still didn't really any sleep but this is only my second day. It is a great med for when I'm down in the dumps. I've never taken it consistently, only when I'm having a bout with anxiety and depression. This is the 3rd time in my adult life. What time of day do u take yours? How long did it take u to start seeing results? Maybe I should stay on mine longer this time.
Absolutely, this has been an on and off struggle throughout my life. I think I’ve always had trust issues and that has made it extremely difficult when trying to make friends. I tend to have a wall and don’t let people in. Depression for me, feels lonely and misunderstood. I think talking with my therapist and checking in with family and friends, even when I’m not in the mood to has helped. Talking to people who care for you helps and let’s you see your situation with a different perspective. Hope you’re doing ok, wishing you nothing but the best. 💗
I was on 60 MG Cymbalta for 9 yrs and decided it wasn't working for me anymore. Dr changed me.to zoloft yesterday. I am.taking 30 MG Cymbalta for 4.more days and 1 pill of zoloft. I am nauseous right away ...does this go away ?
I had those all my life, and it changed everything. I was either numb, nervous, or angry. Now I have normal moods. I can close my eyes and relax now. Good luck, I hope it works for you!
Thank you. I just spoke with a friend about this who takes it and she has had similar experiences. I am going to try it to get my anxiety under control.
Try CBT therapy - this teaches you the tools to be able to cope with anxious thoughts. As well as dealing with any issues/trauma. It’s Really effective and does work with time. Especially if you find a therapist who you click with. Don’t be afraid to ask to Change if you don’t. I was on setraline for 5 years and didn’t solve the problem in the end. You have to learn how to cope with triggers and be able to analyse the anxious thoughts/feelings. And over time it becomes lots easier and manageable. Diet, exercise, hydrate, sleep hygiene also plays a huge part and only drink one caffeine drink a day - in the morning. Amazing how much caffeine can play a part in it.
I really needed to discover you. Wow, tank god, I am in the same patern. I decided to quit everything tomorow, and I also will start Zoloft that my doctor prescribed me. Tank you for your video, it motivates me
I am currently taking Mirtazapine and was thinking of trying Zoloft. Have you tried Mirtazapine at all and if so which do you prefer? Also what part of the day do you take it? TIA
my 1st week just got done !! and i feel better before but something just feels off and i can’t explain it .. does this go away ? also love the video ! :)
Hi. I just completed my first week on 50mg Zoloft, some side effects like nausea and diarrhea and still feel like I'm forcing myself up every morning to get work done. I'm looking forward to positive results.
@@rubi-helenshirley4480 Hi there, I hope your journey goes well, I eventually got off of it after 4 months and felt like it healed me even when getting off so I mainly just try to exercise and take vitamins now and it’s been great
Subbed to your channel, it's amazing how well you're doing in life and I'm hoping this prescription will help me get there too. I'm exceptionally ambitious as a music producer but i've been trying to release something for 10 years ... depression, anxiety, PTSD, failed relationships and university courses, the latter two of which amplify the former three have been getting in the way and holding me back from my true potential and happiness. Looking forward to more content from you.
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I was prescribed with Zoloft on May 19, 2020 after I told my PCP that I was struggling with really severe anxiety. I watched your first Zoloft video and it made me feel prepared to take it. Seeing your background and story made me very excited to experience change. I was prescribed with 25 MG and stayed at it for about eight weeks. In the beginning, I did struggle with some awful side effects, like insomnia, tiredness, headaches, loss of appetite, and stuff - but I held on and eventually got through it after some adjustments. On June 30th, I decided to up my dosage to 37.5 MG and started taking a 25 MG pill and a half of another 25 MG pill together. I stayed at 37.5 MG for about a month, then upped my dosage again to a 50 MG pill, which is where I’m at now. This medication has truly changed my life. I feel much happier and more motivated. I, too, decided that I wanted to go back to college and get my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I graduated from community college a year ago and thought I’d never go back to school again because of how low I felt. I honestly believe that this medication has pushed me forward to thrive out my passions. As you said in this video, I feel very joyful and excited whenever I wake up in the morning. I look forward to my day, which I really didn’t do before. This medication is a godsend and I’m so happy that I started taking it. I have good days and bad days, of course. But like you said, the good days outweigh the bad ones. I am really happy to see that this medication is helping you too. I am sending you good vibes and a successful future! ❤️❤️❤️
Wow. I am blown away. Thank you so much for telling me about your experience! This is incredible! I’m happy for you, rooting for you, way to go!!!! 🙌🏼💗😊✨
Sarah Rocksdale thank you so much!!! ☺️💗
I agree 100%
I appreciate this post and this video so much! I just started my 25 mg dosage. I had concerns because of the side effects and also stigmatized the pill but then I decided with my therapy to give this a chance. This video was very helpful! Thank you for sharing your journey
I love all these positive comments! ☺️❤️🙏
I’m a few weeks into my treatment with Zoloft. I feel like a massive emotional weight has been lifted from me. I sleep better. I have mental space for tasks. I feel so free 💙 I wish I’d tried it sooner!
@Tenyks I've taken 2 doses but thinking about stopping. Side effects are scary especially long term
@Tenyks hey I quit and feel better. I'll never do SSRIS again, sertraline literally felt like poison inside me and it is.
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I guess it works faster .. if at all , from person to person.. I was on A month and a half with zoloft.. I was the walking dead
Just wanted to update - I’ve already been weaned off :) The first week was tough but after that, my mood had stabilised. My depression and agoraphobia anxiety attacks are a thing of the past. I can breathe through the adrenaline instead of freaking out. When I get waves of low moods they easily go away now 💙
That “I’m excited to get up and live the day” feeling is what I’m after. I’m headed to pick up my prescription & searches for videos like yours. Thanks
Did you get a prescription yet?
@@treysry I'm on day 2 but thinking about stopping. Are you on it?
Awesome how has it been going?
@@jcbanbury How is it going?
@Koriander Yander update ???
I was wanting to stay in bed and didn’t enjoy anything until I started taking sertraline. I’ve taken it for years, and it’s made me so much more happy and productive.
This is abit personal, but is kind of what is holding me back from trying it-did you notice any difference in your sexual sensation or desire when on it? Compared to before?
@@karoma5805 Definitely. I had ED for a while, and wasn’t sensitive enough to climax. It slowly got better, maybe because I’m on buspirone, too. I don’t have problems now.
@@5roundsrapid263 Ok thanks for answering- did it get better when you started takikng the other medication or just on its own it balanced out?
@@karoma5805 It balanced out. I got some ED pills, but don’t usually need them.
@@5roundsrapid263 Ok kl, that's reassuring
I was prescribed Zoloft
6 weeks ago and was so afraid to try it. All the videos about side effects scared me. I felt bad anyway and didn’t want to take something that would make me feel worse because of side effects. I finally decided to listen to people like you who took it and it made them much better. I took my first dose today and decided to get past the fear. 😊
Oh wow! That’s a big step!! I’m rooting for you and hoping nothing but the best 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
how is it going? any update?
This has given me hope that it is possible to wake up and look forward to the day
I just started today and I was feeling anxious about using meds. This is a brand new world to me, and watching this really helped me gain some insight and relief. I hope everyone is doing well on their healing journey. 💕
Hi! How have you been feeling?
ma'am,how are you now?
I just started zoloft tonight and this helped me feel a bit better about it! thank you 💕
Are you experiencing any side effects?
Brittneeh89 I actually had side effects that troubled me all night and since I have terrible anxiety and troubles sleeping already I thought it was best to just stop taking it (i also work everyday almost and i didn't want to disrupt my energy at work with trying to get it in my system) and maybe try to talk to my doctor. Basically It made me extremely tired so i feel asleep about 10 pm but woke up at 2 am feeling hungry and i tried to eat but i felt like i lost my appetite as soon as i ate and couldn't fall back asleep and when i would almost fall asleep i got extremely dizzy and started sweating a bunch and so i just never went back to sleep 😭 maybe it's just my own experience though!
Joe W I ended up actually stopping it! I may try to go back and get something different I am not good at handling bad side effects! 😓
Same I'm on my 2nd day! Fingers crossed we get ourselves back soon! 🤞🏼❤️
You can try a different medication ! Don’t give up on them if you need them. I’m gonna change medication too, since the 100 mg does nothing for me
So glad I came across your video, I’ve been on Sertraline for about 13 years, for the past 6 weeks I’ve been lowering my dose and now I haven’t taken any for 7 days and I feel dreadful, depressed, negative thoughts etc. You’ve convinced me to start taking them again. Thank you very much!😀
I stopped taking them cold turkey when my doctors said I shouldn't have been on them for so long. Bad mistake. Serious mind numbing depression and anxiety.
I am reluctant to go back on them. Did you find they helped you again?
@@letsplaypokemongo3153 ur supposed to like “work on” how u feel when ur on the antidepressant and then wean off it and try to do it all by urself. Living off the drug ur whole life or a rly long period of time isn’t ideal
I can't remember what it feels like to look forward to a day. I'm 37, and I think the last time I looked forward to a day was for a high school cross country invite.
This broke my heart, seek some help. They also have supplements that can help. I take Be Serene; just started it, but so far it is helping. You are loved.
I've spent many years feeling like that too until I finally decided to seek professional help. Please do that. Life is too short and you deserve to look forward to a new day and enjoy the little and the big things. You can do this! I'm excited for the new stages of your life :)
I hope you're seeing more light 🦋 you're in my thoughts x
Just like me haven't felt anything since i was 13 where i was hit by a car and now 48 and just got Sertralin two months ago.and feel great although 50mg still too little but get reverse side effects supposed to come when trapping down not when trapping up.
Incredibly important topic to destigmatize! I have several family members and friends live WAY better lives now that they are seeing therapists and taking the proper medication (when needed) for their understandable medical problems with their psyches than when they kept quiet about it because they thought they would be judged for taking care of their own brains! It is no different that having surgery on the knee followed by physical therapy! It's an organ in the human body then needs and deserves medical attention.
Great video!
I went from drinking daily in quarantine and developing an addiction to not even craving it anymore. I realize alcohol makes me worse. And now I'm not drinking at all because I started sertraline 3 weeks ago. But now I realize it's hard to hang with friends when everything is revolved around alcohol
I’m on day 2 of taking sertraline after developing severe anxiety and panic disorder this year, feeling quite anxious and nauseous/dizzy/blurry I keep reading that after giving it a good amount of time things (hopefully) get better!! So glad it worked really well for you, it gives me hope - thank you for this video. Can’t wait to feel ok again.
Thank you for sharing, I’m rooting for you. I’d love to know how it goes! Sending you nothing but my best, take care. 💗💗💗
Hi Rachel, are the side effects improved by now?
@Kish T Mine Zoloft made me straight.
Hey has your anxiety and panic disorder improved now? I’ve been prescribed zoloft but I feel very reluctant to take it
@ChangeUrmind have u gotten better without meds ?
I’m starting Zoloft again now and you really hit it on the head with your description of waking up excited for the day. I haven’t felt that in so long and I’m tired of not feeling that burst of happiness. I avoided getting back on meds for so long but I finally reached the point where I realized it was time bc I couldn’t pull myself out of it and my life needs more than wanting to be home under my weighted blanket all the time!
Thanks so much for opening up about your journey! 🤗
Hey question what was it like going back on sertraline the second time? Were the side effects same as the first time or different ? Cuz Im bout to start taking it again but a little scared it might effect me differently this time ...
Been sober since January 27 of this year and started Zoloft shortly after. I feel happy and solid about life. I think what’s noticeable is certain things that used to bother and worry me are so much more manageable now.
Love this for u.
It took me years to seek help. Today I picked up a Zoloft prescription. Your video eased my nerves, and has given me hope that this can work for me. Thank you for posting this!
Did it work ?
I started about two weeks ago and before then I was always so scared and worried I’d get worse. This helped me feel better
Hi Yasmine how are you doing now I been on zolaf for 5 weeks but I'm going to say I'm like only 50% better and I'm on 100mg
Getting ready to start tomorrow, thanks for sharing and taking some of those fears away!
Hows going?
@@jcbanbury It's been going very well. It's been about 6 weeks and my family has noticed a considerable change in my mood. My doctor prescribed me this in particular because I am prone to dramatic mood swings, irritability, and quick to frustration and anger, all of which have balanced out. I still have those feelings, but they don't become "episodes" and ruin my whole day like they used to.
@@jlagan3 did you experience any side effects? I just got prescribed Zoloft but almost everyone in the comment section has bad side effects.
Just started Zoloft 3 days ago. 25 mg for a week, 50 mg for another week, then 100 mg. Intereting things have happened today, anxious but not really in a bad way. Felt very good today, we'll see how it goes as time goes on. Good luck to everyone on their journey 🤘
how are you now
Just started! How are you nowV
Omg that’s exactly what I want. I mean just to feel motivated and have something to look forward to in the day. I’ve been depressed for over a year now and having panic attacks and I was prescribed Zoloft 25mg by my doctor for the first couple of weeks and then 50 mg after that. So I’m on my first week of 50 mg. I haven’t seen a big difference yet. One of the bad things about it is that I get insomnia from it which I’m hoping to go away soon. Watching your video gave me hope that things could get better InshaAllah 🙏
Tenyks Well I guess every doctor’s way of treatment is different. I was on 25mg for 2 weeks, then 50mg For another two weeks and then He raised it to 100 mg suddenly. The 100 mg gave me nausea and dizziness so he lowered it to 75 mg now I’ve been on 75 mg for about a week and I am doing pretty well on it. If you think he’s raising the quantity too fast then you might want to talk to your doctor about it.
@@sbahar1010 if you feel good at 75mg tell your doc abt it and suggest to stay on it . Inchallah everything will be good
Thanks for sharing your story! You are so brave!!! I’ve always kept it a secret being on Zoloft and only my close family ( just my mum and dad) my cousin and best friend know I am on it, there is definitely a sense of embarrassment knowing I need this medication to function normally and manage my life/thoughts/emotions,, but you have showed me it’s nothing to feel ashamed or embarrassed of. I’ve known from a young age my brain worked differently from my family and suffered with anxiety for years before it got worse and I seeked helped with the most amazing doctor and I am so grateful for choosing my life over stigma.
no need to be embarrassed you be proud you have gone through tough times and your still there your a brave soul your family should be proud of you
I used to take zoloft when I was 16-18. I know what you mean when u say u wake up everyday excited and ready. That's what I'm lacking, I'm at the point now where I'm ready to get back on medication. I've started to now notice my own depression creeping back. My drive was so high when I was on zoloft. I never should've stopped taking it imo. I was young stubborn and going through a rebellious stage I guess you can say.
My Dr just prescribed me Zoloft (50mg) today is day 1. Optimistic about the outcome, diagnosed with severe anxiety, ptsd and depression. Thank you for this video it brings hope
Update??
How are doing now?
Update
Notes on her experience for my future ref:
On 100mg of Zoloft, it's working really well for her. Back in school, loving life.
Wakes up every morning as if it's something she's been looking forward to for a while.
This will give a lot of people hope. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you, Sarah. Your story is an inspiration to us whom are victims of PTSD. We can get through this together. Look forward to more about your journey. Thank you again
Hope you guys find this helpful -- take a look at the info bar for more. ;)
Congratulations on your sobriety 💐🎉😊
@@mayaford6122 Thank you so much!!! 💖
This medication truly saved my life
Hi Sarah,I started taking Zoloft 6 days ago. It works pretty good. Hope all is well with you and everyone:)
Sounds like a miracle pill. I just started Zoloft today...I have hopes in its effect on my future and personal life struggles
How are you now? Has it helped?
@@Rh-bs6pk I made a switch to lexapro.. zoloft was creating a zombie out of me.. so far it’s the same shit.. I guess it’s temporary .. maybe I didn’t give the drug enough time
@@Lehoe69 i stated Zoloft yesterday and I felt so exhausted but definitely I will give it a try.
I have so much hope in this medication 🙏
@@Lehoe69 I'm on Lexapro too! I started about 2 weeks ago. I'm on 10mg. I feel great 👍
I was having severe panic in 2019 so my PCP prescribed me with zoloft for depression and anxiety. I also have undiagnosed adhd (i know bc it runs very deeply in my family) so im still pretty bad at time management and executive dysfunction, but Zoloft has made me feel so much more balanced. The night sweats haven't been great 😒 but the ability to not have an anxiety attack over every single thing has been great!!! Zoloft also motivated me to work out again and cook and i just feel so much healthier :)
You even seem to have gained amazing physiological effects; looking younger a year later! Thank you for these video reviews on Zoloft I just got it prescribed 4 days ago and feeling nauseous, having ups and down days thus far, I know these will subside, but I really needed this as I come from a culture were mental health is so taboo to talk about let alone seek medical advice or take medication. Your story gives me so much inspiration and hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
I started taking Setraline about 9 months ago and it has worked very well for me. I have mild depression and generalized anxiety, I didnt even realize i was depressed, but much like you, i woke in the morning dreading the day, thinking forward to going to work and all that that entails and feeling like crap. some days were better than others, but there were times i felt so down, i dont know how i got through those days at work. Now, i am able to appreciate the good things i have , be kinder to myself, stop dwelling on the what ifs, quieting down my overactive mind, and just cutting myself some slack! I also feel much more motivated when I wake up, even though I am not a morning person. My advice would be, dont be discourage by the initial side effects. I had tiredness, lack of energy, heartburn (dont take it on an empty stomach or after eating foods you know give you heartburn!), I spaced out a lot, but I stuck with it and it got better a month or so later. Make sure to write down the side effects youre having and when they started, this way your therapist/doctor can determinr if it's normal or if you should change something in your diet or lower/increase dosage. Your therapist/doctor might also recommend trying a different anti depressant, but dont be disappointed or discouraged, as this is a trial and error process, but if you put in the work and keep going, youll get results!
Hello! I have been taking 40mg of Paxil for 5 years. It helped me a lot, but it makes me too sleepy, and it's very hard for me to wake up in the morning. Do you have issues with sleeping early / waking up early to go to work with Zoloft?
@@vegetossgss1114 No, it doesn't make me sleepy. But medication affects everyone differently.
The key words ....
Clinical depression and Alcohol do NOT mix.
Now you tell me 🙄
Disagree. Life without a vice is extremely depressing. Setraline is a drug too
Wow, I relate to you a lot! I quit drinking too! In 2019. Agree that alcohol doesn’t not mix well with depression. Just started taking same meds and look forward to hopefully having results. Thanks for the guidance and looking forward to more of your videos:)
I just started on Zoloft. I lost my dad this week. 💔 Thanks for this video.
I am so, so sorry. My heart breaks for you.
I will be starting zoloft today, I lost my dad 2 years ago to a stroke, you will feel better in time but I hope just knowing you are not alone helps even a little bit, sending love.
Definitely gained a new subscriber! I am starting my prescription today and I really do have a lot of hopes that this will work as well as it did with you. Thank you for calming my nerves about a new medication
Thank you for making this video. I was prescribed sertraline today and this video has given me a lot of hope for the future. I wish you all the best.
thank you for sharing this. you are very brave. i am starting zoloft tomorrow. i feel so bad but hopefully i can get back on track. i know the side effects may not be fun at the start. but i am going to see it through!
Wishing you nothing but the best!! 😉 You got this!
I started taking Zoloft a few weeks ago and I had to up my dosage from 50mg to 100mg, currently in the process of moving up, I saw this video and your experience gives me hope! I'm really happy that Zoloft has worked for you :)
Update?
How was that any side effects??
i started today and i have been super anxious about it but i feel better watching this , i’m excited to start feeling better and normal and accomplish everything i want to and be able to leave my bad
I’m rooting for you!! I hope you get some relief soon. ❤️❤️❤️
You’re the most self-aware person I’ve ever listen to
This review really moved me. I’m so happy that you are doing better. Thank you for sharing your experience.
I am so glad I found your channel. I am starting Zoloft today and I feel hopeful. Thank you for sharing your experience! 🧡
Thank you so much! Wishing you nothing but the best!! 💗
Did it help u
I just started 2 days ago at 25 mg for 7 days then I have to take 50 mg a day after
any update?
Love your haircut in this video. Thanks for making an update I have a bad habit of scrolling when I can’t sleep.
This and your last video were extremely helpful. And help me be hopeful for the future. Thank you so much, some of the things you say were just SO ON POINT AND EXACTLY THE TRUTH. I always felt weird when my therapist told me to talk to my doctor about my symptoms because they were significant and unchanging for a long period of time, and i honestly thought "what symptoms?" Like i wrote in the description when i made the appointment "my therapist recommended i talk about my symptoms " because i wasn't really sure how to approach it. Turns out im depressed and my symptoms was just what i was dealing with on the daily. I was prescribed zoloft, but haven't started because I'm scared and don't have support from my family or boyfriend (their opinions are because of the stigma mental health or illness get. Reducing my issues to me being weak and lazy and don't just snap out of it). Truth is most of the side effects of zoloft i already have because of my depression and from not taking care of myself. Anyway thanks and subscribed
You are such a beautiful and lovely human!
this video made me emotional bcs it gave me so much hope! thank you so so much for this, i was super scared of taking meds and my doctor recommended this one but now i feel better after watching it
hi sarah. thanks for sharing your own experience with us. its such a relief and helps me to relax during the first weeks. hope you stay well amf happy for ever
I have also experienced similar benefit from the medicina, Zoloft.
It is nice to hear other encouraging testimonials, thank you for sharing💞
Hello! I have been taking 40mg of Paxil for 5 years. It helped me a lot, but it makes me too sleepy, and it's very hard for me to wake up in the morning. Do you have issues with sleeping early / waking up early with Zoloft?
Thank you so much for that I am about to start on this too and have only been finding negative posts. So your video has really made me feel more positive about embarking on this treatment. Thank you
I'm so thankfull with you for sharing this. I just get a prescrption and i felt so scare, but watching your videos where you show your trajectory it's a great relief. Also being able to see how your words are reflected in you (you look calmer and much happier.) is priceless. thank you thank you thank you!
Your hair looks so different than last year and it looks great had to watch this one after the first video !
Medication can definitely work! Sometimes I stress over articles that purport findings like less empathy stemming from the use of SSRIs (but I wonder how it affects empaths) but then even tylenol can reduce empathy. My weird worry is that- before meds I'm fighting just to get out of bed and after I might have too much an advantage over others. I have this guilt that I cant take credit for things. Maybe that's common?
You never have to feel guilty for finding something that helps ♥️
@@eviesampson6418 that's a sweet reply. These days I only use a little medication for insomnia and have chosen a combination of Dr Huberman techniques and general life choices that work probably better. The side effects of meds made me look deeper. Over 25 years of consistent self loathing and now I'm far from perfectly satisfied but not in purgatory either. What works for one person fails another
Ooooh I love your hair!! :) Thank you for sharing your journey, I appreciate it!
Used to have ALOT of anexiety and body pains for 2 years. I started Zoloft 2 months ago and my anexiety was 90% better it gave me my life back from the first 3 weeks with almost no side effects and so my body/nervous system started to follow / healing. But today i woke up with "panic" / nervous system flare up again and i feel exhuasted and full of adreniline like i used to before the pills with no reason to trigger it i guess :(. Did the pills stop working? or is it normal to have ups and downs some times. ?
It simply amazing how chemicals can make us think and feel and act . ! I hope you continue to feel better and good luck w your sobriety!!
So glad i found your sobriety vids when i stopped drinking. Thank you for telling your story!
Oh wow! Thank you for letting me know! And congrats!!! Rooting for you!
So happy for your sobriety!!!!
your videos have already brought me much needed perspective. THANK YOU!
Does anyone know if it helps emotional imbalances? Like would this help with someone with a bad case of emotional issues ? (I do therapy as well)
i got prescribed this today and i have severe reactions to meds so im extremely anxious, but this helped. thank u
I’m wishing you nothing but the best. I hope you can get some relief soon. ❤️ Hang in there.
Thank you for sharing congratulations on the clean time.
Thanks for sharing your experience! I’m currently being switched to Zoloft from Wellbutrin due to side effects. This video gives me some reassurance and hope.💗
How did it go?? I'm on wellbutrin now and my dr prescribed me 50mg of zoloft to take with it and I haven't yet
@@cheyennerose7199 with zoloft alone I’ve been much better! I work night shift and the medication does not mess with any of my sleep and minimal side effects!
@@melaniegonzalez5966 thanks for your response! Did it help your depression AND anxiety?
@@cheyennerose7199 yes much better! Still a little breakthrough anxiety but nothing compared to how it was!
@@melaniegonzalez5966 you're literally an angel for replying 😭 my doctor prescribed me 50mg of zoloft for my anxiety but honestly I have depression too and I really hope it combats both for me. I'm scared of possible but rare side effects. I just have to remind myself that 'bad' side effects are rare. I just want to enjoy life again and be able to look forward to things and not feel overwhelmed easily with everything and to live in the moment. I took those moments for granted
Thankyou so much for this I was scared of taking it. Tonight will be my first time. Also you have such very beautiful face, it made me smile
Rooting for you 😉 you got this! ❤️
Thank you so much for this video. You are very inspirational to those who are dealing with mental illness. Very helpful video. Happy recovery.
I've been taking zoloft for 6 months now due to pmdd. My sisters said I've been in a much better mood than I used to. I used to be very moody 2wks before my periods but now I'm not. I take the 50mg but take them half. I still have my moods but not to the point where I'm unbearable to be around. It has really saved my relationship with them. 😊
Wow, that's great to hear! Thank you for sharing about your experience, sending you my best!
I was just diagnosed with PMDD, and I’m taking 50mg Zoloft now! Day 9 ..... I’ve had a little trouble with sleep.
@@baseballboyfortnitekid4950 You can try taking them in half instead of whole and see if it helps. But yes, my first week it made me super drowsy like I was sleeping a lot.
I also have pmdd and saw my doctor today she prescribed me with zoloft which it's been years since I last took zoloft I was a teen and suicidal. So I Hope it Help me in my Adult life
@@kayeveryday879 I hope the zoloft work for you too. 😊
I love yoga with Adrienne !! Thank you for sharing your story !
Hi Sarah! How long did you take 50mg before switching to 100?
Also would it be a bad idea to drink espresso on this medication? You might not be able to answer this one but hoping you answer as much as you can!
Congrats on your sobriety!! 💗🙌🏼
Thank you for your videos Sarah. It is comforting to go through this with you, if you know what I mean.
Life is precious and so are you. You are life.
I really appreciate your video I am on the eve of taking Zoloft tomorrow morning and I really needed to hear this I’ve been so scared because of side effects but I think of the alternative that stress and depression can kill someone but I listen to your video and it gave me a lot of encouragement to face this head-on face the side effects because I know eventually that it will get better I’m thankful that I found your video and I think I found it for a reason thank you so much for your positive feedback and how your experience has been with Zoloft.
I’m week 3 and wow I’m having a hard time managing the constant head aches. I suffer from chronic migraines but these head aches are so different. And the insomnia. Like when will the side effects go away? Once you get to your proper dose? I took 25mg for 3 weeks just upped it to 50mg today dr said sweet spot could be upward to 200mg.
I been on Zoloft for two weeks now and I’m at my recommended dosage. I take Dramamine OTC for the nausea and right away the nausea went away . Make sure you get the non drowsy form of Dramamine that is good for 24 hours . I have PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder .
I’m starting next week for depression . I do take Dramamine when I’m flying or in the boat/ ferry . Are you suggesting to take Dramamine after taking Zoloft?
This was wonderful. Please make more like this. Thank you. Can relate a lot
Thank you! Will do ☺️
I have been depressed for about a decade. Went o a psychiatrist yesterday and I just took my first dose of Sertraline today. I hope it helps.
I spent 10 years depressed as well. Good for you! Congratulations on taking this step. Be excited for your future, things will get better!!
Did it help??
You are awesome! Thank you for sharing. This video makes me feel so hopeful!
My little girl at 14 is only taking a quarter of a tablet every morning but even though she definitely has improved, it's possible she may need a higher dose. I do think Zoloft has helped her a lot, even though I am only learning more about it now.
Great vid I myself have a mental disorder and I take pills and it can get horrible. So thanks for sharing.love you Sarah.❤️
Thank you for sharing. Wishing you nothing but the best!! Thank you!!
I am taking zoloft from last 6 months, I suffer from severe ocd, I had difficulty sleeping, uncontrollable thoughts, doubt, sticky thoughts, I suffer from a major anxiety disorder. I must say Zoloft is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
Yes, it's God's gift for us. I would not have survived if I didn't start taking it. Thank you Allah!!
Wow that’s amazing I’m so happy for you. I have also suffered with severe ocd and anxiety for the last 9 years! I have finally got myself to get treatment as I simply had enough of the mental torture and suffering. In the process of taking Zoloft. What mg are you taking ? I pray that I have the same results as you. Inshallah
@@adamdar5121 please note that when my disease was chronic i was given other medicines as well. But now I’m taking 75 mg zoloft to keep myself stable and I’m doing really good.
@@BabyMAhmad after taking zoloft, when did you notice a difference ?
@@adamdar5121 45 days
@@BabyMAhmad 100mg ?
The minute you brought up Tig and I saw you took Zoloft I knew I had to subscribe.
Hi ! My family member who is 13, started taking this due to suicidal crisis, she told me it makes her feel like she’s in candy land, it makes her feel “happy”. My question is does this medication “make” you feel “happy” or is it more of a “helps” you feel “happy”. Bit worried it will force her to feel happy even though she is not or the situation calls for another emotion. Thanks in advanced.
No not at all. I just feel more calm. I'm an adult and I'm on 25 mg. Maybe her dose is a bit high? Is she drinking coffee? I don't drink coffee.
XnRz Hi having taken sertraline a few times,once for may years and just on the 3rdvday of starting it again as with life events I knew I was going downhill rapidly so knew I needed them again.
It's not an artificial happiness pill, in depressed people we don't have enough serotonin which is what keeps your moods and emotions stable. This can happen for various reasons. But ADs make the serotonin you do have ( IE the reuptake part of SSRI) be taken and used better, therefore it gives you the lift out of the black hole and helps you function again and relax to be able to deal and cope with the issue s in your life that need work. Healthy eating, excercise ,interests and hobbies,going out. I think there is an initial happiness faze because you've had the black hole feeling so long,and as you start dealing with life's stresses ,you then feel so much happier.
But at 13 she's very young and maybe on too high a dose for her. I'd tell your Doctor and see if a slightly lower dose would be more appropriate at her age. Caution is always used with Children, Adolescents and young adults. I am a retired nurse. Hope this helps you and maybe some others who don't fully understand how they work. Wishing you all the best ♥️
Sara ,I have a question.After 1 year ,the medication ,doesn't work as the beginning.Thanks
I was so nervous about trying it but after hearing you I'm going to try it
I hope someone can Answer this. So the longer your taking antidepressants you feel even better as time goes on?
Thanks for this very inspiring and positive video 🙏✨🥰
I just got prescribed Zoloft for my anxiety and I'm a teen and honestly a little worried about that it was going to change my personality but watching this video and talking to friends I feel better and can't wait to start my medication tomorrow morning! Question. When do you take it? Is it better to take it in the morning or night?
Hi! Sorry I'm just getting back to you! I take mine each morning 😊 with my coffee! 🙌🏼 I'm glad you're feeling a little better about taking it. I'm rooting for you and I hope it helps you.
I take mine at night, it makes me rly sleepy or wide awake but also makes me rly paranoid at night and I wake up rly hot and dizzy. But I prefer having all my symptoms at night than ruining my whole day cuz I feel sick, just my opinion tho.
Thanks for sharing this experience!
Maybe I missed out or it is too early to ask this but do you already see a point where you can imagine living without the therapy and/or Zoloft?
First day taking sertraline! Thanks for sharing your experience! ❤️
Me too! I’m so nervous but I hope it works. Best of luck to you !!
Hi, took it for a week now, do you have side effects?
@@johanamedrano1494 Hi, took it for a week now, do you have side effects?
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I can't imagine waking up happy to start the day
I’m so sorry you’re going through what you are. Please hang in there and give it a little more time. ❤️❤️❤️
@@_SarahElizabeth :) :) :)
Find a hobby. A hobby is literally the most important thing for your life by far
@@letsplaypokemongo3153 yeah i agree. Im feeling better these days. I have a bunch of hobbies
@@ryan_deakin good to hear!
Are you going to stay on it for life? I developed mental illness and I have no feelings anymore. I am wanting to try sertaline but since my illness is so severe and won't fix itself I think I'd have to be on it for life if it did work. But I know taking for so long can have permanent effects.
I just got done the video you did from when you started the meds... and I just paused this video so I could read through the comments but I don't see comments from people who took it for a while and then got off of it... just people starting it. And I'm asking this question out of pure curiosity because I don't know the answer yet... Is this med something that people get off or is it a lifetime thing? Thanks
I think it depends on the person -- when I've talked with my psychiatrist, he said that in my case, it would be likely that I would stay on it, however, he also said if I wanted to explore weening off of it, we could do that at some point. I think -- just from what I've heard from my psychiatrist -- that people will take this medication for a certain amount of time, however long -- and eventually get off of it again. If you have the means to speak with a psychiatrist, ask them and see if they can help you with this and other questions regarding medication. I hope more people respond to your question here though, people who have experience with being on a anti depressant. Hope this helps!
Hi! I just subscribed! I'm a 39 yr old mom of a special needs child and recently, like yesterday, I started back. I took mine at night because it said it could make me drowsy and man was I tired but still didn't really any sleep but this is only my second day. It is a great med for when I'm down in the dumps. I've never taken it consistently, only when I'm having a bout with anxiety and depression. This is the 3rd time in my adult life. What time of day do u take yours? How long did it take u to start seeing results? Maybe I should stay on mine longer this time.
Hi Sarah. Do you ever struggle with making friends or feeling lonely while trying new medication and going through clinical depression?
Absolutely, this has been an on and off struggle throughout my life. I think I’ve always had trust issues and that has made it extremely difficult when trying to make friends. I tend to have a wall and don’t let people in. Depression for me, feels lonely and misunderstood. I think talking with my therapist and checking in with family and friends, even when I’m not in the mood to has helped. Talking to people who care for you helps and let’s you see your situation with a different perspective. Hope you’re doing ok, wishing you nothing but the best. 💗
@@_SarahElizabeth this message really lifted my spirit. Thank you so much. ❤
Sincerely
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@@_SarahElizabeth I feel the same.
I was on 60 MG Cymbalta for 9 yrs and decided it wasn't working for me anymore. Dr changed me.to zoloft yesterday. I am.taking 30 MG Cymbalta for 4.more days and 1 pill of zoloft. I am nauseous right away ...does this go away ?
thank u sunny
I had those all my life, and it changed everything. I was either numb, nervous, or angry. Now I have normal moods. I can close my eyes and relax now. Good luck, I hope it works for you!
Hey, how did it go? Do you see positive effects?
Search "PSSD" on Google!!
@@5roundsrapid263 That comment hit me hard, I've struggled for so long and I'm just about ready to try this medication.
@@no-vaseline7467 Please do try it. I used to be skeptical.
Thank you. I just spoke with a friend about this who takes it and she has had similar experiences. I am going to try it to get my anxiety under control.
Try CBT therapy - this teaches you the tools to be able to cope with anxious thoughts. As well as dealing with any issues/trauma.
It’s Really effective and does work with time. Especially if you find a therapist who you click with. Don’t be afraid to ask to Change if you don’t.
I was on setraline for 5 years and didn’t solve the problem in the end.
You have to learn how to cope with triggers and be able to analyse the anxious thoughts/feelings. And over time it becomes lots easier and manageable.
Diet, exercise, hydrate, sleep hygiene also plays a huge part and only drink one caffeine drink a day - in the morning. Amazing how much caffeine can play a part in it.
I needed this ❤️
I really needed to discover you. Wow, tank god, I am in the same patern. I decided to quit everything tomorow, and I also will start Zoloft that my doctor prescribed me. Tank you for your video, it motivates me
Thank you so much for sharing! Wishing you nothing but the best!
I am currently taking Mirtazapine and was thinking of trying Zoloft. Have you tried Mirtazapine at all and if so which do you prefer? Also what part of the day do you take it? TIA
I am currently stopping mirtazapine and want to start Zoloft ,have you tried Zoloft by now?
my 1st week just got done !! and i feel better before but something just feels off and i can’t explain it .. does this go away ? also love the video ! :)
Hi. I just completed my first week on 50mg Zoloft, some side effects like nausea and diarrhea and still feel like I'm forcing myself up every morning to get work done. I'm looking forward to positive results.
@@rubi-helenshirley4480 Hi there, I hope your journey goes well, I eventually got off of it after 4 months and felt like it healed me even when getting off so I mainly just try to exercise and take vitamins now and it’s been great
Subbed to your channel, it's amazing how well you're doing in life and I'm hoping this prescription will help me get there too. I'm exceptionally ambitious as a music producer but i've been trying to release something for 10 years ... depression, anxiety, PTSD, failed relationships and university courses, the latter two of which amplify the former three have been getting in the way and holding me back from my true potential and happiness. Looking forward to more content from you.