Zoloft - DPChallenge Forums

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07/07/2005 02:16:15 PM · #1

I have been having some stress problems for the last few months and some sleep problems for many years now. I finally went to the Doctor today and he gave me some zoloft. I have never taken this stuff before and wanted to see if anyone here has taken it and had any thing to say about it.

Also I am going off for a sleep study Monday night, that should be interesting

James

HBunch

HP PhotoSmart 315

07/07/2005 02:19:23 PM · #2

I have the same issues. My docs solutions were Ambien at night, Xanax during the day. Works really well for me. Never tried zoloft though.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

07/07/2005 02:20:50 PM · #3

Some info for you:

//www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,606%7CZoloft,00.html

buzzmom

Panasonic DMC-FZ20

07/07/2005 02:29:49 PM · #4

i am a pharmacist tech and can tell you the most important thing is to trust your doc and make sure the lines of communication are open between the two of you. all of these types or seritonin enhancer drugs are very useful ...providing you are honest about your symptoms and effects..they drugs vary in the types of situations you have ...xanax is an anti anxiety...ambien is for sleep and needs to be used with caution over long periods of time...zoloft celexa prozac and such are seritonin enhancers that help maintain a healthy level of seritonin for those who are lacking or burn off too much....i hope this was helpful...sometimes you can have some unexpedted muscle twitching with the zoloft group unti lyou get used to it...nothing to worry about...good luck and let me know if i can be of anymore help

lshles

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

07/07/2005 02:32:24 PM · #5

Hey, jab119,

I suffered from panic attacks and sometimes debilitating anxiety for 25 years. Life was a real bitch.
Five years ago I went on Zoloft in small doses. Within two weeks, I realized I wasn't in free floating anxiety. Here we are five years later and I no longer experience what had been diagnosed as anxiety disorder. The only anxiety I now have is when I start thinking that my latest challenge submission won't get above 2.5
Zoloft is a seratonin re-uptake inhibitor and works directly on the chemical imbalance which provokes a sense of anxiety.
Great for me, may not do anything for you.

chesire

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/07/2005 02:42:39 PM · #6

Zoloft also has some undesireable side effects. (especially if you have an active "night" life) If you expierence these, bring it up with your doc as there are other meds that are less.... inhibiting.

saiphfire

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

07/07/2005 02:46:55 PM · #7

My mom started having anxiety problems after my grandfather died. She started taking Zoloft and was a totally different person than she had been before that - much more relaxed and frankly more pleasant to be around. At one point the doctor wanted to wean her off to see if she still needed it and she started being afraid of things again so she went back on and has been on it since. She's been taking it for several years now. Drugs are never something to be considered lightly, but it has certainly worked for her.

edit: readability

Message edited by author 2005-07-07 14:49:19.

Chinabun

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

07/07/2005 02:47:25 PM · #8

i was on it for a year and didnt have any problems..it fixed my panic attacks. it made me a little tired but it didnt stop me from doing anything that i wanted too though, i still drank alcohol when i wanted too, couldnt drink as much though cause it made me tired.

Shannon

Nikon Coolpix 5700

07/07/2005 02:55:39 PM · #9

I have been on Zoloft for over 3 years now and have nothing bad to say about it, in fact, it has changed my life. I do not have anxiety in social situations like I use to nor general anxiety about day to day things. Though different anti-depressants work differently on different people, If both your doctor and you feel you could benefit from it I would recomennd it. I had originally tried Paxil which affected me horribly, I was like a walking zombie, but nothing like that with Zoloft, like I said it has changed my life. My only regret is that I did not talk to my doctor about it sooner! Good luck!

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II

07/07/2005 02:55:47 PM · #10

thanks everyone. I was real honest with my doc this morning. He wanted to put me on ambien, but I stressed the fact that I have a hard time breathing at night and sometmes i stop breathing. That is why Im having the sleep study

James

colyla

Canon EOS-50D

07/07/2005 02:55:55 PM · #11

Originally posted by chesire:

I tried to think of how to put this and you did it perfectly! Very true....not fun side effects in that regard :/

Message edited by author 2005-07-07 14:58:45.

Discraft

Canon EOS-20D

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC for Canon

07/07/2005 02:56:30 PM · #12

i had the same thing, have used zoloft and triticum, zoloft are anit-dipression pills and triticum for sleep, have done with zoloft, i took them for a almost 2 years and i haven't had side effecdts and things seem to be on the right track but still have to use triticum to sleep...

shutterfly

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM III

07/07/2005 03:07:05 PM · #13

I recently came off Zoloft after 10 years of being on the drug, I have to say it changed my life. You may want to ask you doctor about withdrawal symptoms as I have had a horrific time weaning off the drug. I almost wish I was still taking it because the depression and anxiety are slowly coming back, which sucks :-(

RHoldenSr

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

07/07/2005 03:46:02 PM · #14

James

I went through all that myself. I tried numerous medications including Zoloft and none really seem to help me, and those that did I had to quit taking because of the side effects and weight gain. I gained 20lbs with the last medication I tried for sleeping and had to quit taking it.

But that is not to say it won't work for you. I have a hard time taking any medications. My body seems to be very sensitive to any side effects and some they do not list :)

I went through several sleep studies all of which were done in our home. It was much more comfortable for me. I was shocked to learn how many times I would stop breathing during the night and it is really strange trying to sleep with all those wires connected to your body :)

I ended up having surgery on my sinuses and throat to open my airway passages. I had my tonsils, Uvala and etc removed. I breath much better at night but I still have some sleep problems.

Several years ago to help deal with the stress I gave up watching all news programs and reading the newspaper.

Best of luck with your treatments and recovery.

Message edited by author 2005-07-07 15:46:36.

shutterfly

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM III

07/07/2005 03:53:29 PM · #15

Originally posted by RHoldenSr:

Several years ago to help deal with the stress I gave up watching all news programs and reading the newspaper.

This is very good advice!

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

07/07/2005 03:57:50 PM · #16

Originally posted by shutterfly:

Originally posted by RHoldenSr:

Several years ago to help deal with the stress I gave up watching all news programs and reading the newspaper.

This is very good advice!

I did that a long time ago, the news is the most graphic and horrifying thing on TV today. Heck i really dont watch much TV at all.

again thanks everyone for all the advice and such. I will certainly keep an eye out on the symptoms and side affects ans such

James

grandmarginal

Nikon D500

07/07/2005 04:04:13 PM · #17

They help...

SDW

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

07/07/2005 04:27:52 PM · #18

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Message edited by author 2005-07-07 17:20:39.

Strikeslip

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

07/07/2005 05:44:08 PM · #19

Wow, I never realized there were so many stressed people around. After reading this thread I'm wondering if photography and stress are related, or maybe it's just DPC. I find the best stress relief is sex, and lots of it. Maybe you should ask your doctor for a prescription.

;-)

lentil

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

07/07/2005 05:47:47 PM · #20

Originally posted by jab119:

sounds like sleep apnea. Do you wake up gasping? Like you have forgotten to breathe?

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07/07/2005 05:49:24 PM · #21

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

After reading this thread I'm wondering if photography and stress are related...

I think it has more to do with (this is just a guess) most people who are avid photographers are probably not what would typically be considered "people" persons...many photographers are probably more comfortable alone with cameras and taking pictures as a sort of stress relief in and of itself, rather than comfortable in crowds of people. I've read numerous threads on DPC about folks here with social anxiety and panic disorders, so it's just a theory. I could be wrong. It won't be the first time...today even. :)

lentil

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

07/07/2005 05:52:10 PM · #22

Originally posted by laurielblack:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:
After reading this thread I'm wondering if photography and stress are related...

I think it has more to do with (this is just a guess) most people who are avid photographers are probably not what would typically be considered "people" persons...many photographers are probably more comfortable alone with cameras and taking pictures as a sort of stress relief in and of itself, rather than comfortable in crowds of people. I've read numerous threads on DPC about folks here with social anxiety and panic disorders, so it's just a theory. I could be wrong. It won't be the first time...today even. :)

that makes sense Laurie. I also have panic attacks. When i am by myself taking some photos i am the calmest person i know. Put me in a situation where i have to talk to people i get panicked. (even with family sometimes). I dont know how i will go on the sydney gtg. I am panicked even thinking about it now. :)

07/07/2005 06:15:56 PM · #23

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

that wont fly with the wife :( besides she is sick and having surgery tomorrow

SDW

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

07/07/2005 06:18:58 PM · #24

Originally posted by lentil:

Originally posted by laurielblack:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:
After reading this thread I'm wondering if photography and stress are related...

I think it has more to do with (this is just a guess) most people who are avid photographers are probably not what would typically be considered "people" persons...many photographers are probably more comfortable alone with cameras and taking pictures as a sort of stress relief in and of itself, rather than comfortable in crowds of people. I've read numerous threads on DPC about folks here with social anxiety and panic disorders, so it's just a theory. I could be wrong. It won't be the first time...today even. :)

that makes sense Laurie. I also have panic attacks. When i am by myself taking some photos i am the calmest person i know. Put me in a situation where i have to talk to people i get panicked. (even with family sometimes). I dont know how i will go on the sydney gtg. I am panicked even thinking about it now. :)

Lisa you sound like me, kinda. It is so frustrating. I take zoloft, xanax, and seroquel and still have panic attacks and anxiety. I have been this way for 5 years now. I have be diagnosed with Chronic Anxiety with multiple panic disorders with agoraphobia. If thats not a hand full I don't know what is. Only if there was an answer. The best answer I have received from the doctor so far was that when I was exposed to toxins back 1998 and 1999 they effected me.