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Reviews for Zoloft to treat Anxiety and Stress
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I started taking Zoloft about 6 days ago for work related stress and anxiety. I was feeling really down and worried. I had a loss of appetite and I felt like I was on my way towards a nervous breakdown. The first day I felt mellow and great but now I feel tired at work and a little numb. I am going to give it some time and see, it can take up to and sometimes beyond 4 weeks to work. Not sure if this will be right for me or not but I definitely recommend getting help if you are feeling anxious or depressed. The main side effects I've noticed so far have been insomnia, upset stomach, a sensation of hotness in the skin, and trouble concentrating at work.
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As far as a sleep medication it works great, as far as anxiety medication I find that Ativan, klonopin and most benzodiazepines work better for me as anxiety medications but that is just my own personal experience with anxiety medications.
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Took Zoloft about 12 years ago for approximately two years. Within days of taking it my mood and overall attitude improved very much for the better. I was able to tolerate and enjoy things that used to set me off. I had absolutely no side effects for at least a year, then I started to have very slight sexual side effect but nothing that I could not live with. I got off the medicines after about a year and a half and all has been well. I was happy and content for over ten years. Recently I noticed that I am very anxious and intolerant of people and situations just like I was years ago. I am now back on 50mgs and hope that it is as successful again as it was then.
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This drug, the first time I took it, caused my jaw to clench and grind uncontrollably. However, it made me feel VERY good and I have just started to take it routinely (100Mg). Hopefully, it will continue to keep me happy, especially since I'm a freshman in college.
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I've been on Zoloft for 2 weeks now, and already see a difference. I was prescribed this because of stress related anxiety. Over the past couple of weeks I was able to control my outbursts, which is huge for me. I don't know about not being able to sleep, I have been on OTC sleep medicines for quite some time now. The one thing I am noticing is a extreme thirst! It seems to be unquenchable. Overall A .
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I started using Zoloft for anxiety and minor depression. It has been a God send. I was overwhelmed and lethargic- now I am back to myself- I have energy again. I had the typical side effects for the first few weeks, but they have subsided. No weight gain or sexual side effects for me. I am very happy with the results. Everyone is different, and the medications are all different so remember to talk to your doctor if after 6 weeks you don't feel different or worse.
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I started taking 50mg of Zoloft about 6 months ago. I started taking it for depression, stress/anxiety. It does the trick but there are two side effects I don't like. First I have put on weight and second climaxing is near impossible.
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I took Zoloft as a teenager for depression and experienced paranoia and heard voices. As an adult, I tried Zoloft again for anxiety and depression as my doctor thought I had outgrown the previous side-effects. This time I felt an increase in anxiety, nervousness, and paranoia (which I did not experience on any other medicines). It did help lift the depression but it was not a calming medication and I would not recommend it for anxiety.
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I'm 12, and I've taken Zoloft for about three months now. It has helped with my anxiety, a lot, but the side effects are horrible. My depression has worsened, it has disrupted my sleep patterns, and I'm never hungry anymore. I'm also taking Concerta (I have ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Depression, Anxiety issues, and signs of mild OCD).
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This drug has been so helpful to me. I no longer have bad anxiety. My temper has been even, and overall I'm much happier. I take one 50mg pill per day. This has decreased my sex drive a little bit. I also find myself to be warm or sweating more. The pros definitely outweigh the cons of this drug.
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Zoloft worked for me at first, but then I had what my Doctor said was "medication burnout," so it stopped working. He switched me from Zoloft to Prozac (both of which I am off now). I took them together for a week so I could taper off the Zoloft. He told me that taking them together would reduce withdrawal symptoms, but it didn't. I had horrible withdrawal from Zoloft. I have never done crack, but I felt like I had. I was sweating, my pupils were huge, and I was shaking for a good 10 hours; I also had bad vertigo for a week. I think it would have been a lot worse if I was just trying to get off Zoloft. My withdrawal from Prozac has been definitely better.
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I have severe emotional distress and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I think it was probably passed on by my mother because she has the same disorder. Before I took this medication I just felt that I was never myself especially around large groups of people. There were times when I felt life was hopeless from this point. As soon as I took a dose of Zoloft I felt some of the effects took place and after my doctor increased the dosage to 150 mg I feel like my normal self again. This medicine works wonders. I am no longer hopeless and miserable.
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I started using Zoloft about 2 months ago for stress and anxiety. I have a teenager and we fought constantly, I would fly off at him for back talking and we were both miserable. Since taking Zoloft we get along so much better and I am not as stressed. I also have a touch of OCD, I was always cleaning and stressing about everything in the house not being like it should, now I am not bothered if something is out of place or not cleaned. I spend time with my 2 kids instead of cleaning house. I am taking 50mg and I love it. My sex drive hasn't been affected, my appetite decreased for about 2 weeks but it's okay now. I recommend this medication to anyone who feels they need something to help with stress.
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I was having heavy stress associated with my job in healthcare billing. My anxiety would go through the roof and I would have horrible acid reflux when my heart started to race. My doctor pointed out that it was the stress that was causing these anxiety peaks and recommended I take Zoloft.
I have been taking a 100mg dose in the mornings for the last 11 days. The first 2-3 days my stomach felt bad and I was very mellow, but soon after the symptoms started to go away .
Now I only notice that I wake in the morning with my teeth clenched tightly for some reason. It doesn't really bother me too much. It's just a weird feeling that I have little control over.
My stress has changed very little and I keep wondering if this medicine works.
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Have been on Zoloft for about three years - low dose couple of times per week and really feel it has helped with stress, anxiety, the "what ifs" etc. Makes me more able to tolerate intolerable people and not over react to them. Also helps out with social anxiety and over thinking and analyzing every little thing I may or may not do. No side effects that I have noticed.
If you think you are irritable or others around you tell you that you may need something follow their unwanted advice and try something it could be life changing.
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I have only been taking Zoloft for 5 days. Have not been as anxious or worried the past couple of days. I do take it in the morning so I do not have trouble sleeping. I do find that if I am tired during the day and want to take a nap, I can't sleep. The only other side effects so far are constant stomach upset and occasional diarrhea. Hopefully these will subside, if not may have to switch to a different medicine. Hopefully there will be no weight gain, as that would not be good.
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I've been on Zoloft for about a year. Sure, my sex drive has decreased and my weight has increased, but I no longer feel like I'm falling apart at the seams, and I'm genuinely happy. My doctor tried to increase my dose once, and I was so perky that I couldn't concentrate at work! 50mg is plenty for me!
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I have been on 100mg/day for over four years. Zoloft has helped me feel "normal" for the first time in my life. My emotions are balanced. I do not worry excessively and I no longer cry at inappropriate times; at work, in public places, parties, etc.
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I have been on it for over a year. Only problem is a problem with retarded ejaculation. If I plan on sex Sunday I skip a dose Saturday and take the Sunday dose after sex. It works for me.
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Started working really well after two months. I received low doses and it worked. I laugh now and can still enjoy sex, unlike some other anti-depressants that depress all emotions. This is a good helping hand.
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I started using Zoloft one and a half years ago. It definitely helped my mood, especially anxiety and depression. I also have a much more stable mood throughout my day. It did cause me to gain weight when I started taking it, but I was not eating enough prior to taking the medicine. Occasionally, I would get headaches and after a while my body started having panic attacks again. But for the first year at least, I would say it was the perfect medication
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