I am so happy that my doctor gave me Zoloft to help with my anxiety. I was unable to sleep, eat, I was shaking constantly and upset a lot. Since I have been on it I barely feel anxious anymore. The only thing I do see is that I feel "dull". I just feel like all of my emotions are dulled down, not just the sadness and anxiety. Does anyone else feel this way? I can't stop taking the meds because this is still better than feeling anxious. I just didn't know if any of you ladies felt the same.
Also, how long did it take you to feel better and be able to get off Zoloft? After 6 months I won't have insurance anymore and I am not going to be able to afford it. I am hoping to be better and more in control by then. TIA!!
Re: Zoloft Users..
How long have you been on it? I also just started- I've only been taking it 7 days so far and started with 25 mg which goes up to 50 after tomorrow... I still don't know what to expect in the end.
I was struggling with depression more than anxiety... but in hindsight- I think maybe I was kind of a "brave" personality who was dealing with a lot of anxiety- but muscling through it. But it was sadness that was bringing me to a standstill and caused me to seek help. Now that the anxiety is reduced- I'm noticing places where it maybe it used to be.
I do feel sort of "empty" ...like before my seams were totally splitting with sorrow- and now that pressure is gone and I feel limp- I don't have (haven't put) anything else in that space in my brain and my heart and my thought process that used to be overwhelmed with sorrow- I just kind of have overcast grey... I hope that changes, I know this is just the start- but I am not looking for this drug to put happiness in my life again- I think I'll have to find that and hopefully this will enable me to do that.
I have been on it for 2 weeks now. I have happy moments I just feel kind of out of it sometimes and all of my emotions are more subdued. I hope it gets better for you too though! I am SO happy to have these boards to read about other women going through the same things I am. It makes me feel less alone!
I was on Zoloft for a while and quit cause I didn't feel like it really did anything for me. I am glad to hear that it has worked for you....despite your dull feeling. I also have anxiety issues - so feel dull sounds dreamy to me. I would think that it would be a much appreciated infliction in lieu of anxiety.
I wanted to make one suggestion though.... If your insurance is going to be gone in the next 6 months... perhaps talking to your Dr and letting them know... so, they can Rx you some more so you can stock pile it for the future??? Just a thought.
GL...
Check Target and Walmart for the $4 generic perscriptions. I know the generic prozac is $4. I'm guessing Zoloft is too. Hopefully you wont still need it, but if you do.....
Unfortunately it's not on the generic list, but maybe your dr can switch you to one that IS in light of losing yoru insurance--you'd hate to switch too late in the game.
Generic Zoloft is called Setraline. That is what I use and I pay $4 at Targs