Zoloft EMOTIONAL NUMBNESS Side effects How long will this last?
Question posted by TheWayfarer on 28 Oct 2016
Last updated on 29 December 2018
(took the pill 10:00PM 26th)
(October 27th 4:00PM)Believe it or not I already feel my medication, it felt pretty good at first but as the day went on I felt more and more drained. The best way I can describe it is zombie like. I feel detached and emotionless. I don’t feel happy sad or anything. I don’t see a point socializing, or anything else for that matter. I just see everything in a logical sense. And I don’t like it, I felt the same way when I was put on Add medication in middle school. I don’t feel happy sad scared stressed anxious shy glad excited, when my brother talked to me about possibly doing airsoft I didn’t feel anything, normally that would have excited me even if i was stressed. Is it possible this side effect will go away over time? Or should I find another medication. Don’t get me wrong its not making me depressed, I just feel nothing. I haven’t felt this way since middle school when I was put on an add medication.
(October 27th 11:00PM) I still feel the side effects, they should have been gone by now i mean heck its been over 22 hours the average duration of a 50mg dose of Zoloft is 22 hours, i took a 25mg. I can't stop crying witch is strange for me, i don't normally cry even when things are really bad, the strangest part is that when i cry i don't feel sad or scared my brain register the fact that i feel sad and scared but i don't feel it in my heart. Its like my heart and mindhave been separated. My mind tells me I'm sad, my face looks like I'm sad when i look in a mirror but i don't feel (FEEL) sad. It should have been gone hours ago. Im going to try to get some rest.
(October 28th 9:30PM) I just woke up around 30 minutes ago. It was strange i didn't recognize myself at first nor my surroundings my brain was just on a tangent of nonsensceicle thoughts and ideas. i was conversing with people who didn't exist. About things that didn't make any sense. I feel a little better now. I still feel sick in my stomach. Id say the only thing that really changed is that now instead of feeling completely numb i feel weird. Jittery, almost light headed. i feel my heart again witch is suppose is good news. but it feels weird almost light. Im starting to feel sick again. My head almost feel like its heavy one moment then full of helium the next. My emotions still feel numb. The nauseas back.
I feel like I'm failing in and out of reality, its really strange. Is it possible to be feeling this after only taking the pill one day? Are these side effects normal? Should these side effects be gone by now? How long do you believe it will take for these side effects to subside and leave me feeling normal again? Is it possible that this medication somehow permanently (or in the long term) altered the chemical make up of my brain? Its strange whenever i try to focus on my surroundings and life i get sick, confused and a little scared. When i try to focus on reality i feel a little emotion but when i let myself zone out witch only take second a second it feels like all my emotions have been muted.
Added 28 Oct 2016:
Please if you have any knowledge or experience concerning these side effects and zoloft please respond. I just need to know weather this will go away soon or not. And if it is normal to still feel the effects of a 25mg pill over 32 hours after taking it.
Added 28 Oct 2016:
I feel sad happy and scared at the same time when i focus on things its as if the group is moving a little. Best way to describe how i feel emotionally is confused. This is very weird especially seeing its been over 32 hour since i took the 25mg pill. Its also strange seeing this is only my first day i hear most people don't feel anything the first day. Also a little background I'm very sensitive to medication. i took 50 mg of Benadryl and that practically made me lose conciseness after waking up i was angry and confused for a week. Eventually it wore off. Point being I'm I'm high sensitive to medication so that might have something to do with it. Anyway please respond as soon as you can, i hat the idea that this may last weeks if not months, i know its not logical but nor is the fact that i feel this way 32 hours after taking a 25 mg pill for my very first time. Once again if you have any knowledge on the subject of Zoloft i would really appreciate a response. Thank you.
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4 Answers
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KatoKat
26 April 2018
Hey I'm on 150mg I've felt the way you Have Its Been almost a year Since I've been Taking the Medication And I Still Feel Numb to Emotion I Cry too but I'm not Sad And i Don't Socailize with Others too I Hope Your Symptoms got Better
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Christine1133
30 Dec 2018
I'm on the lowest dose of zoloft , been a year. I feel flat, socially I've started to withdraw from friends, and functions. Work I wing it and pretty good too. Is being numb better then flipping out , some days I wish I could feel, then I remember panic attacks and depression.
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Mordy
3 Jan 2018
Hello TheWayfarer
I totally understand what you are going through Because i felt the same way you discribe and i still feel that way I would love to hear from you how yiu are doing now All the best
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WildcatVet
28 Oct 2016
Hi, Wayfarer! People who have side effects ~ and you are feeling a side effect ~ report that they generally resolve in a few days to a week or two getting better each day. Antidepressants do not work like typical medications that work almost instantaneously. Although some people report feeling better sooner it usually takes your body's metabolism several weeks to adjust and six to eight weeks to achieve full therapeutic blood levels. Chances are you'll feel better in the next couple days but if not let your doctor know about the trouble you're having. You may need to reduce your dose temporarily.
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janiebme
29 Oct 2016
I am not a doctor or psychiatrist but I have not read anywhere that when 'you don't recognize yourself or your surroundings and have nonsensceicle thoughts and ideas and conversing with people that do not exist', that these are normal side effects of Zoloft that should not be reported to your doctor as soon as possible.
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WildcatVet
29 Oct 2016
*Very common (10% or more): Insomnia Common (1% to 10%): Abnormal thinking, affect/emotional lability, agitation, anxiety, bruxism, depersonalization, depression, nervousness, nightmare, mania, paroniria Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Abnormal dreams, aggravated depression, aggressive reaction, apathy, delusions, euphoria, hallucination, paranoid reaction Rare (less than 0.1%): Conversion disorder, drug dependence, dysphonia, illusion, psychotic disorder, sleep walking ADVERTISEMENT
Hi Wayfarer- You are having uncommon side effects. Best to call your doctor as soon as possible and report all your symptoms. This may not be the med for you. Hope you get better soon.
