Sertraline for Social Anxiety Disorder User Reviews (Page 2)

• sashaw
• October 27, 2013

Zoloft (sertraline) "I am not the same person when I'm off this medication; the difference is nearly night and day. I'm so much happier, I have heaps more confidence, and all in all, my life just works better when I'm on it. I only came off it as a trial, but I went back on after a month; I don't like the way I am without it. I'm irritable and cry easily and obsess about everything! That has eased up so much, and I am generally much happier and more able to get on with my life :)"

• Shanice
• October 31, 2015

Zoloft (sertraline) "I've been on Zoloft for a week now. The first 5 days, the side effects were horrible. Dizziness, stomach problems, sweating, weak muscles. Then, on the sixth day, I remember the change. All day at school, I was still experiencing the side effects and then I was in the car with my mom, and I just felt a lot happier. From then on, I've felt SO HAPPY! When I talk to people, my mind is clearer, and it's easier to socialize! I've been socially anxious my whole life. I LOVE ZOLOFT SO MUCH OMG THIS IS GONNA CHANGE MY LIFE! It's also boosting my confidence. :))))))"

• MrCalm
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 19, 2018

Zoloft (sertraline) "15 years on Zoloft and has it been a life changer. I feel great and social anxiety is 100% gone. Along with counseling take this medication and you can be the person you were meant to be. Life is too short to spend full of worry and anxiety. No side effects for me."

• Myliene
• April 21, 2019

Zoloft (sertraline) "I've been on Sertraline for two years now. I was prescribed it for social anxiety which I suffered from for as long as I can remember. It took around 3 months to start to work. The first month or two was hard. The side effects were difficult to get through. Feeling out of it, dizzy, unable to sleep, clenched jaw at night but I stuck it out and they went away. I have no anxiety and feel comfortable in social situations now. I'm happier and get less angry. It's completely changed my life."

• Rose
• April 12, 2020

"I have been taking 50mg of this drug sertraline for a year now. The first couple of weeks I felt better even with tiredness and nausea. These side effects vanished after 2-3 weeks. For years I had anxiety, social anxiety and I believe mild depression as a result of the anxiety. I cried all the time. I would shake when talking to people. Started on a dose 50 mg and it's been life changing. I no longer cry over the little things. I feel in control and have become solution oriented. Rarely get overwhelmed even when things are hard. I speak up all the time now. I recently presented to a large board on camera with little time to prepare, something I never would have been able to handle before. My boss's and coworkers now come to me for solutions and ideas because I come across knowledgeable and confident which was the complete opposite to before. All in all, this drug has allowed me to be and importantly show the person I've always felt I could be but was buried in anxiety. Just needed a little help."

• Random...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2019

Zoloft (sertraline) "I am a 39yr old male, and I have been on Zoloft for around 2.5 months. It has been life changing so far, for which I am extremely grateful. I am more comfortable around people during work meetings (something I found very hard previously) and my anxieties have reduced dramatically. I have also been lucky to have had almost no side effects on 50mg, just a little bruxism and occasional insomnia, but the benefits FAR outweigh these minor complaints. I scoured the internet before I started taking it, reading reviews like these, and now I wanted to share my own experience. I *highly* recommend trying Zoloft. Give it at least 7 weeks."

• Gen
• September 11, 2019

Zoloft (sertraline) "I finally asked about going on meds for anxiety after a rough year of being victims of a home invasion and our house flooding. I wanted something to take the edge off as I felt like any little thing would send me spiraling. My doc prescribe 25mg of Zoloft. The first day I felt a little high and had diarrhea. The second day I felt tired. The third day I slept through the night for the first time in months. I felt like a new person. Then the exhaustion crept in: the worst being exactly a week in. It felt like someone put a wet blanket over my brain. I read the message board and felt encourage to keep going. Today marks exactly a month on Zoloft. The spiraling is no more. I don’t fixate on issues like I used to, and, even when our dryer died and a pipe on our softener burst in the same week, I felt like I handled it well. All and all, I’m thankful I tried this as I’m hoping it gets me back to seeing that, despite some unfortunate circumstances, I’m very blessed and should enjoy every moment."

• Edano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 1, 2020

"I’m on day 62 of Sertraline 50mg today. I spent years suffering from SAD while battling through my daily life at work as a sailor in the Royal Navy. Just over 2 months ago everything began to get on top of me. I saw my Dr and was given 50mg Sertraline and taken off ship, review due end of September. This medication has worked wonders. For the first 5 days I had side effects, nausea, insomnia, headache and the squirts. After 5 days I had no further side effects. My SAD has completely gone and I’ve not felt this happy for years. I wish I’d put my health before the Navy years ago. No more panic, palpitations, nervous sweating etc when I’m social situations. Fantastic. Please, don’t suffer in silence, out your health first and get the help you need. All the best to you guys, you can do it"

• Afric...
• April 19, 2012

Zoloft (sertraline) "I have been taking Zoloft for 1 year 4 months, and at the back of my mind, I have this niggling voice that tells me I cannot be on this medicine forever. Zoloft changed my life, saved my marriage and kids, and gave me back my life and laughter. If it was not for Zoloft, I would have jumped off a bridge by now! Why I rated it 9/10 is because I have gained 9 pounds since I have been on it, and the pounds are just refusing to fall off. Very increased appetite due to being sane and happy, hanging out, having good and bad food, and having my glass of wine! I'd rather be fat and happy than thin and miserable."

• ahgei
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2013

Zoloft (sertraline) "I'm 20, and on my fifth day on sertraline, and I'm already feeling great! I have generalized anxiety and social anxiety, which had caused me to feel extremely nervous even around close friends and family. I hardly spoke in groups, and people thought that I was just being quiet because I was a quiet person, when really, I was just afraid that my voice would shake and make me look stupid. My first two days on sertraline were a bit tough. I had a presentation which caused me a lot of anxiety, even more than usual (maybe because of the new chemicals in my body). But somehow, my presentation was very successful, and after it was over, I felt so accomplished. Since then I am noticing some fantastic changes. I'm becoming optimistic about my life."

• Babsi...
• April 22, 2017

Zoloft (sertraline) "I have been on Zoloft for about 10 weeks. 25mg the first week, 50mg a day thereafter. At week 6 I still felt lousy with depression and extreme anxiety. I did not have any side effects at all though. Then magically after the 6 week mark I overnite transformed into a social butterfly, could connect with people, had better concentration, no panic attacks at all after years of attacks, nothing was any trouble for me whereas before it was all so hard, the depression was gone and I actually felt happier than I have been since I was 20. I am 58 now. I also am physically much better than before. People have really noticed a difference and so have I. It is the best thing that ever happened to me and I wish I had been on it 30 years ago."

• finners
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 22, 2016

Zoloft (sertraline) "I am taking Zoloft for social anxiety, depression, OCD (27 yo F). I have to start out by saying I had TERRIBLE side effects for the 1.5 months (nausea, dizziness, migraines, panic attacks) to the point where I almost stopped taking the tablet. I persisted, and 7 months on Zoloft have completely changed my life. I have had depression and OCD for years, and anxiety had started to take over my life. After the initial symptoms subsided, I feel like a better, confident, and much happier version of my former self. Like many others, it's hard to explain what I mean. It's the best thing I've ever done! Please try to persist!"

• Ttttt...
• February 23, 2015

Zoloft (sertraline) "Absolutely amazing. I highly recommend it. I never used to talk to anyone, and as soon as I started Zoloft, I made so many new friends and actually talk to people! Instead of sitting in my room being depressed and having anxiety attacks. It really works."

• Jordan
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 9, 2019

Zoloft (sertraline) "I had really debilitating social anxiety and depression before starting taking Zoloft. And after about 2.5 months on 200mg a day, I can honestly say that that I feel 100 percent better. I can now leave the house and go do things with my family and am no longer suicidal. Life hasn't been this good in years."

• so th...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 19, 2016

Zoloft (sertraline) "I've been on Zoloft for probably about 4 months now, and it has absolutely SAVED my life. I was so hesitant to get on it again (I was on it previously about 5 years ago from ages 14-18 for OCD - which it worked well for that, too), but I wish I had done it sooner! My social anxiety is practically gone, and I'm actually for once excited about my future instead of terrified. I can talk to people and be myself, and I actually LIKE myself now!! Whereas before, I was convinced I was a worthless nobody. I'm much more confident in myself and my abilities, and if somebody doesn't like me, it no longer bothers me because I like me. I haven't felt this normal in 5 years. Thank you, Zoloft."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2014

Zoloft (sertraline) "I have tried other anti-anxiety medications but they gave me terrible side effects. Zoloft has almost completely taken away my anxiety, and the only side effect I have is sleep loss that is corrected by a sleep aid. I am so much happier, and my life has been so much better since being on this medication. I experienced this almost right away after starting the medication. I didn't realize how much my anxiety had really been affecting my life until I started using Zoloft."

• cocom...
• May 10, 2016

Zoloft (sertraline) "After having several panic attacks over a 12-month period, I was prescribed Zoloft. I had no idea that it would also help with so many other problems which I just thought were variations of 'normal.' I started on 25mg in the morning but found it made me feel tired, so I changed to taking it before bed. Miraculously, I was able to fall asleep within a few minutes instead of the usual 30 to 60 minutes. I also stayed asleep through the night, rarely waking but easily returning to sleep when I did. I felt less agitated and irritated by what now seems like fairly trivial things. Big problems in life still exist, but they do not dominate my mind every waking moment. I no longer feel embarrassed in social situations and just feel generally content."

• zanii
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2023

Zoloft (sertraline) "I have just started taking Zoloft, and I am very nervous and scared about how it will react to my body. It has taken away my major anxiety and has stopped my brain from critical and obsessive thinking, I have really bad ADHD and OCD. I now feel calmer, and happier and my relationship with my partner has improved dramatically. I relied on marijuana and alcohol to slow my mind down and now I don't even need or want that. I am very happy! I am just worried about the long-term effects of memory, weight gain and sexual desire being lost, etc. Can anyone share their experience with me, please?"

• Miss...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 5, 2020

Zoloft (sertraline) "I have been on Zoloft now for 5 weeks 25mg, the first 2 weeks I had bad side effects. Nausea, stomach pain, lost my appetite. Since the first week I was feeling so calm, my anxiety was gone. Now my anxiety has come back, I really do not want to up my dose. Does anyone know if the anxiety goes away, is this normal? Also, what about having a glass of wine, are you able to drink?"

• Eswes
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 6, 2014

Zoloft (sertraline) "I have suffered with generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety disorder since I can remember. I got prescribed these at 50mg 3 weeks ago. The first few days I got a horrible cold nausea feeling in the pit of my stomach. I had no appetite and I noticed straightaway that it took me longer to orgasm. 3 months into them, I still feel anxious, but for the first time since I can remember, I was able to present to a group without shaking, losing my voice, and my heart beating rapidly. It almost feels like a small weight has been lifted which gives you that control back over my thoughts. I was able to say 'put your best into it. You will be fine' and I believed it. This is only a small step to overcoming my anxiety but this medication has helped me a lot."

• Saved...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 26, 2012

Zoloft (sertraline) "I felt the change after the first dose, and now I can live again. I was always so scared to even leave the house. I was always so jealous of my wife, thinking she would cheat or that someone was talking about me, always afraid of what people thought. I look back now and think, who was that person? Now with all kinds of energy, my sex life is so much better. I am losing weight; I was an emotional eater. That's gone. I am a new man, I am a better person. Zoloft saved my life and my marriage. I am so focused now, I have accomplished more in 6 months than in 6 years. Not really any side effects that are bad, other than a little tremble once in a while, and I can't sleep sometimes."

• Perso...
• May 12, 2017

Zoloft (sertraline) "I've been on Zoloft for nearly two years now. I have anxiety and depression and it's worked WONDERS to reduce it. I've gradually increased the dose and now I'm on 150mg. The difference is HUGE. Me off Zoloft= Crying, paranoid, mess of a human being. Me on Zoloft= Joyful, outgoing human being with a sense of humor who can finally enjoy life! Also, the side effects are basically nonexistent. When I first started it, everything kind of made me want to throw up, like a morning sickness-type thing, and I lost like 5 pounds. Now, that's not a problem, it's gone. As far as side effects go, Zoloft is one of the least problematic antidepressants you can take. So it's worked for me! It's changing my life."

• 333An...
• October 3, 2015

Zoloft (sertraline) "I've struggled with social anxiety for almost 20 years and have tried Paxil, Celexa, counseling and therapy, with little to no results. I've been on Zoloft for over 2 months now and it's changed my life!! It's a miracle drug-- I've been lucky to have no side effects. If only I would've had this 20 years ago. I usually blush easily and had a hard time talking to people but not with this! I feel like I can finally be myself."

• Jim
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2020

Zoloft (sertraline) "I had suffered from anxiety my entire life from giving speeches to socially to confidence issues. Going away to college made things 100000x worse. I would stay in bed al ot had no motivation or energy. I stopped working out. I still had friends but there was a big issue. I stuck it out and on winter break I tried this drug. Started off at 25mg for 5 days noticed some improvement but went away, went to 50mg started having the worse anxiety of my life felt extremely detached from reality and would sit in one spot and do nothing for hours couldn't even go outside terrible!! For 3 days like this. Then it slowly started getting better and I felt good again still had little anxiety but so much better. Felt the drug start to wear off so went up to 75 mg had a small uptick in anxiety for a half a day but after that I have so much energy and motivation and have found happiness truly. Moral of the story if it gets bad stick with it I promise you it get better"

• Lee
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 2, 2018

Zoloft (sertraline) "I have suffered for about 20 yrs with extreme social anxiety, I used to drink (way to much) just to get thru family and friend functions, to the point I would not go at all to them as I got too drunk and made a worse fool of myself .. but since my doctor prescribed Zoloft to me, although it has taken nearly a year to feel the relaxed normal feeling that most people have . I now go out and focus on the people talking, usually I’m more preoccupied with my nerves.. now I don’t even realise I’m not anxious and moving around in my seat or talking too fast hoping no one would talk to me as I would get red and stutter and embarrassed. From my experience would highly recommend it.. it does take a while ,but if you like me avoided social experiences , it’s worth the wait xx"