So about a month ago now I went cold turkey off my Zoloft. Well 50mg to 25 to 0. So bit really cold turkey ig. Anyways the withdrawals were hellish for the first 2 weeks but I've come down to just infrequent brain zaps, minimal nausea. But the most alarming thing that I've only recognized recently is that I've lost my ability to see 3d in my head. You know the apple test to see how far you can visualize and manipulate an apple in your head. I used to be able to rotate it and see the color but I can't now.

In multiple cases Ive needed visual explanations on how something would move in 3d space when I used to be able to picture things vividly.

It's kinda disappointing but I don't think I can get it back so not much I can do. I wouldn't recommend going cold turkey especially without consulting your psychiatrist. I didn't and still haven't gotten back in touch with mine just because I don't want to. I'd advise that you do if you're thinking about getting off any meds.

Goodnight folks

I was on sertraline for 7 years and did really well on it, recently decided to quit, tapered off, had some side effects (mostly heart palpitations and being extremely irritable), been fully off it for 2 months now

Problem is now I look around and realize all the things I guess sertraline was stopping me from realizing, mainly how terribly lonely I feel. I have friends but none that I see regularly (like weekly) or live near me, my job is good but the work hours mean hobbies in the evenings are impossible for me. I've only lost friends since graduating uni in 2019 and not made a single new one although I guess there's coworkers I get along with. I'm in exactly one group chat

When I was on sertraline the situation was the same but didn't feel so hopeless

Since I have little control over the situation (work making hobbies thus meeting people near impossible, living in a city where the majority of inhabitants speak a language I'm not fully fluent in, and besides you can't just wish friends into existence especially above the age of 30) should I just fuck off back to sertraline so I can at least bear it?

Or could this be a temporary dip from getting off it recently?

I was in therapy for years but that never helped me. I've never been formally diagnosed with depression or anything

Curious - what was the indicator for you to startincorporating medication into your mental health routine as the next best step?

2024 was the year I stopped taking Lexapro due to heightened prolactin, then secondly, I just felt like I wasnt benefiting from it as much as before.

Prior, It was taken due to ha dying grief after loosing my furbaby to cancer then 2 months later my mom passed in a car accident. (Summer to Fall 2020)

There were some "sprinkles" of cognitive behavior therapy.

Not as intentional and consistent as it has been starting off the past few months.

I was brought to trying therapy again due to the realization that Im "operating" in broken systems. A mix of past trauma, identifying through old beliefs, lack of self worth, etc.All of which are holding me back from being the newer, truer version of myself.

If that's not in order then its hard to visualize being present for others in a healthy way.

With the help of therapy and my partner, Ive uncovered some heavy boulders that have been tough to move. Spiraling and depressive dips have been more present.

Journaling and figuring out that 1.) Curiosity to the mistake or event thst is the root of spiraling and/or 2.) Seeking connection with someone I feel safe with are some things that sometimes help shift the perspective.

Though, such as a day like this, which also seems to be linked to being g on my period (lol) -- that newly discovered system isn't quite working. So, riding out the thoughts and being still and patient feels like what should be the focus for the rest of the day.

How did you gauge when trucking through the shadows was the opening to invite medication again?

I’ve only been on Prozac for about 2.5 weeks. I’m not someone that has ever really experienced placebo affects. I don’t think I’m wired that way.

Anyway. I know it typically takes 6+ weeks to feel the full affects of an SSRI. But I swear to god, I’m feeling so different. I’ve never felt like this. I obviously don’t feel perfect. The best way I can describe it is I feel “level.” Things just feel smooth. I don’t have anxiety constantly sitting under my chest. Things don’t feel heavy and unbearable. I vaguely recognize emotions in passing but they’re not crippling me anymore. It’s a very noticeable difference.

I guess I just wanted to know if anyone else has experienced a noticeable change earlier than 6 weeks? Or am I just somehow trippin? I know meds affect everyone differently but just curious. Thanks in advance!

Vou começar a tomar esse remédio e vi pessoas falando de ganho de peso, mas não entendi se é por comer mais (ganho de apetite) ou se o ganho é metabólico (ganho de peso mesmo comendo igual).
Alguém com experiência pode me ajudar?

I called my psychiatrist to tell her the sweating is out of control and asked if she could give me something for it and she prescribed terazosin at the next appointment, but I had a dermatologist appointment before i heard back from the psychiatrist so I talked to my dermatologist about it who prescribed glycopyrrol. Has anyone been on either one and had success? I’m taking both and literally nothing is changing.

I’m on 20mg of Lexapro, take it everyday with no real problems and have done for over a year. I’d accidentally ordered this months prescription to the wrong address and won’t be able to get hold of it for another two days (until Friday). But I’ve been out since last Saturday (today is Wednesday). So I’m on Day 5 out of 7 going come turkey with no Lexapro BY ACCIDENT and it is not fun. Mentally I don’t feel particularly bad, but the vertigo/dizziness is next level. Room is spinning if I even move the tiniest amount.

Basically chat… am I cooked?? 😭😭

Has anyone had this combo? How did it work for you?

I recently got put back on fluvoxamine after taking it for 5 years and being off it for nearly 2 after deciding it was the wrong course for me to wean off of it. Just got prescribed 50mg to start but will go up to 100 eventually. 200mg was my original dose.

I was also prescribed trazodone for sleep, I believe 100mg but I know I can always half or quarter it for a lower dose. I had no idea trazodone was an antidepressant and didn't ask about it at my appointment, so I'm hoping I can find some answers here.

I'm concerned about serotonin syndrome mostly, but I also found out there can be other adverse affects when combining the two.

Any anecdotal stories about this combo? Anything to ease my fears? Or should I talk to my psych about switching to something else? I would be taking trazodone at night and fluvoxamine in the morning, as I had done before.

Hi everyone! :)

I was prescribed Sertralin in April for severe health anxiety, somatization, and nervous system exhaustion.

I’m currently taking 75 mg but I haven’t noticed any significant improvement. I do have really good days and even good weeks, but once or twice a month I crash badly, usually before my period or during strong weather changes. During those times I feel just as awful as I did before starting the medication.

Even on my “good” days, it’s all relative—I still experience physical symptoms like feeling spaced out, dizziness, constant drowsiness, and brain fog, just less intensely, and I don’t get as anxious about them.

Yesterday, my psychiatrist suggested switching me to Scippa (escitalopram)*because he thinks Sertraline may simply not be the right medication for me if these bad periods haven’t improved after all this time. He asked me to think it over.

To be honest, I can’t decide. This would be the third antidepressant I’ve tried. Earlier this year I was on Brintellix, but it was terrible for me in every way. I’m worried that switching will just destabilize me again, leading to another 2–3 months of struggling, with no guarantee that this medication will actually work.

I’m also seeing a clinical psychologist for psychotherapy, which has been helping a lot.

I’d love to hear from anyone who has taken either Sertraline or Scippa—or both—for similar issues. I know everyone’s response to medication is different, but hearing other people’s experiences might help me make my decision.

Thank you! :)
**29/F**

I (32F) have been taking SSRI’s for years now for my mental health. My longest med was Fluvoxamine, was on that for numerous years. However, last December I switched to Zoloft. It honestly really helped me way more with my MH symptoms compared to my stagnant place I was at on the Fluvoxamine. However, I feel like since starting this my body’s ability to overheat has been AWFUL. It’s full on hot flashes all the time. Like I feel the heat rising inside me and it is the most uncomfortable feeling there is. I sweat profusely, especially on my face and “down there”. This summer has been the worst I’ve had thus far.

Any tips/tricks/product advice any fellow SSRI hot flash ladies (or guys lol) can recommend? Thanks in advance and stay cool out there 🥵

What should I try instead? It works amazing for anxiety 10mg, but I feel super flat.

I’m on day 10 after increasing my Lexapro dose and I’m trying to figure out how long to give it before deciding whether it’s helping. I’ve had more fatigue, weakness, low appetite, and physical anxiety, and I’ve needed my prescribed Klonopin a few times (.5mg). My psychiatrist also prescribed propranolol, but it didn’t seem to do much for me.
For those who had a rough adjustment after increasing Lexapro, how long did it take before you noticed things turning around (if they did)? I’m planning to stick it out a bit longer unless things get significantly worse, but I’d appreciate hearing others’ experiences.

when i move my eyes i feel it in my feet… plz help🥹

Was on 50mg for a few years. Recently tapered to 25mg for a month, then stopped. All under supervision of my doctor of course. First 1.5-2 weeks were fine physically, then started to have severe GI upset which has only worsened. Now going on 4.5 weeks and it’s probably the worst it’s been so far. Cramping, urgency, nausea, bloating. Diarrhea 1-5 hours after a meal. Starting to get concerned it’s not related now. Anyone else have a similar experience? It’s really affecting my quality life at this point.