i take zoloft for my depression and i have noticed that it makes me more aggresive.  i have been following the zoloft case and think that the kid that killed his grandparents should get off and that whoever makes zoloft and prescribes it to kids should be sued to the max.  i beleive that that kid was expeiriencing the same thing i am.

Hi,

I agree that he should get off for it, but the consequenses are too large.  Once we are able to sue drug companies for behaviors, there will be a legal frenzy.  While I agree, I know that it will not happen due to US politics and drug policies.

I used to take zoloft for post -pardum depression.  I felt like I was having bad thoughts and I also felt it was addictive, whenever I would forget, or take it late, I would have pounding headaches and become really aggitated..  It just didnt make me feel good.  I weaned myself off of it. I dont really have anything great to say about it.  My doctors insist that it is not habit forming, well I know otherwise.  I hope you stay in charge of your care. 

DO NOT STOP ZOLOFT COLD!!!! You have to be weaned off of it slowly! RESEARCH WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS.

Do not stop any SSRI Antidepressant Cold.  These drugs change the brains pathways and when you just stop or forget on or two days your brain will react very negativly. Research Effexor withdrawal. I just went through this and was in total shock of what I found out and furious that my doctor would even put me on something of this nature. I was getting electrical like charges when I moved my eyes and dizzy. I plugged that into the internet and Effexor withdrawal came up.These withdrawals can last months. The FDA forced the drug company to rewrite the discontinuence part to include electrical charges in the brain and agitation and anger outbursts. These people who comitt acts of crime on these drugs most likely missed a few doses or stopped the drug cold. It changes the brains pathways and there is no release out of the body for the extra artifical seratonin. It has no escape. When stopped the brain has to rewire itself so to say because it is no longer use to working on its own. Dont take these drugs SSRIs. Research what you take and the withdrawal symptoms. Not on just one site but research many.

I now take 5htp. This is a natural supplement and the body can release the seratonin from it, it does not stay trapped in the body like the SSRI drugs do.
I cant say yet how it helps because my body is still getting use to being off the SSRIs. Just because a Doctor says to take it does it mean its safe. The drug companys down play the negative to the doctors and the public. Heidi D

I started taking Wellbutrin several years ago for depression and OCD, and after 2 months of suffering through an overcharged feeling, I got off it Was told it was't addictive, so my Doctor and I thought that meant you could quit when you wanted. WRONG! It got the most frightening electrical explosions in my head, that were so loud and frightening that I was cowering in fear of another explosion. I mean this topped anything terrorizing that I've experienced in my life up until that point. Fortunately it went away after 3 explosions. Yesterday I started on Zoloft, while already on Adderall (ADD, narcolepsy). Today was one of the best days of my life. Nothing happened other then I felt good. Normal but just plain good. I don't remember when I've experienced that before. I had to take an extra 15mg of Adderall to offset the sleepiness and yawning I experienced, but overall it was a great day. I was told it would take up to 8 weeks to get the full effect of the Zoloft, but I do not have any doubt in my mind it was the Zoloft that I was experiencing, as SRRIs have a certain feel to them, hving tried Prozac and Paxil before. It could have been a combination of the high doses of vitamin C I take daily, the B family and the Adderall. I spent all today reading Zoloft forums. Now I'm scared to death. I know that the majority of people who have a good experience with Zoloft might now ever visit a forum, so I guess it makes sense that there are mostly Zoloft complainers in the Forums. Nevertheless, I would like to know if anyone experienced the "inner head electrical explosion" that I described earlier from Zoloft (like when you tried to get off of it).  Thanks,

Mark.

Hi!   I've been on Zoloft for 4 months now.  I suffered from severe depression due to a multitude of drastic changes occuring in my life that became unmanagable and impossible for me to cope.  Also, began to experience severe anxiety attacks along with the depression.  It was horrible, something I NEVER want to go back to.  Along with the Zoloft, I see a therapist on a regular basis, and am reading books and working at trying to cope and get ahold of my life to make it better.  A lot of self-help books along with a stronger faith and spiritual side.  I have noticed nothing but GOOD things from the Zoloft.  I take 100mg per day, and have NEVER missed a dose.  The first week, it was just a nice calm, but along with jittery feelings, but that went away.  Nausea occured the first 2 weeks, but went away, and I had some anxiety early in the morning, but I think it was because I was afraid of the medicine.  I stayed on it...and am glad I gave it a chance to work, because I've improved so much, and I have ME back.  My family notices it too and I've been able to see things in a better perspective and it has straightened out my bad feelings about myself.  I had dry mouth too the first month, but that has GONE away too.  I feel fine.  The one thing I have noticed negative, and I'm not sure it's from the Zoloft or not, but my left arm is killing me.  It's getting worse, and I read somewhere that others experienced this.  I can't understand HOW Zoloft could do that.  Other than that, I plan on staying on it, because I wouldn't want to go back to the other feeling that was debilitating.  EVER!  Hopefully others have a positive experience with the Zoloft.  I'd like to hear...please respond.  I guess it was just the right thing for me.  It's helping me cope with the death of my mom, family problems, and marital difficulties, and hormonal changes, All occuring at once.  It's wonderful so far.  Hope that helped. Thanks for listening, Ginn

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Hello ! I've just stumbled across this forum having had a terrible time on Zoloft in the past. I couldn't wean myself off the small dose I was taking until I changed my doctor and her advice was to switch to Prozac which she said wouldn't have the scary withdrawal symptoms. I switched,waited for something nasty to happen ( !!) cut the Prozac dose to half a tablet a day and then simply stopped it. No ill effects at all .I was amazed ! I now feel great and am losing all the weight I piled on and all other side effects have vapourised !

I also decided that no-one but ME was going to decide how I think,feel,behave etc. This is my mind !

Anyone heard of this method of getting off Zoloft ?

All the best,

Sooz

Hi all. I have just started Zoloft, one day so far, and after reading a lot from this board, I am kinda worried.

THis is my first AD meds and I am willing to try anything to assist with the crap that has gone on in my life the last 4 or 5 years. Anything has to be better than thinking about which beam in the garage will hold the rope....

I am yawning a LOT. I read that also...anything else I should look out for?

I have been taking Zoloft for a month and a half.  50 mg a day, have not missed a dose and I have made a huge improvement.  The only side effect that I have noticed is dry mouth.  I've doubled my water intake and cut out caffeine.  THis is my first time taking any type of AD's I feel so much better.  I was crying everyday and unable to handle anything.  Now I don't get to upset so easily or angry and agitated at every little thing.  As you can see it is definately not for everyone, that is why it is important to talk to your doctor.  I have read someone say that it is important to just take it and not worry about it.  I totally agree with that.  Keep the zoloft and a bottle of water next to your bed.  Take it immediately before you start your day and don't think about it.  Hopefully you guys will have the same luck as me.  I feel like myself again. Best wishes!

Hi!   I've been on Zoloft for 4 months now.  I suffered from severe depression due to a multitude of drastic changes occuring in my life that became unmanagable and impossible for me to cope.  Also, began to experience severe anxiety attacks along with the depression.  It was horrible, something I NEVER want to go back to.  Along with the Zoloft, I see a therapist on a regular basis, and am reading books and working at trying to cope and get ahold of my life to make it better.  A lot of self-help books along with a stronger faith and spiritual side.  I have noticed nothing but GOOD things from the Zoloft.  I take 100mg per day, and have NEVER missed a dose.  The first week, it was just a nice calm, but along with jittery feelings, but that went away.  Nausea occured the first 2 weeks, but went away, and I had some anxiety early in the morning, but I think it was because I was afraid of the medicine.  I stayed on it...and am glad I gave it a chance to work, because I've improved so much, and I have ME back.  My family notices it too and I've been able to see things in a better perspective and it has straightened out my bad feelings about myself.  I had dry mouth too the first month, but that has GONE away too.  I feel fine.  The one thing I have noticed negative, and I'm not sure it's from the Zoloft or not, but my left arm is killing me.  It's getting worse, and I read somewhere that others experienced this.  I can't understand HOW Zoloft could do that.  Other than that, I plan on staying on it, because I wouldn't want to go back to the other feeling that was debilitating.  EVER!  Hopefully others have a positive experience with the Zoloft.  I'd like to hear...please respond.  I guess it was just the right thing for me.  It's helping me cope with the death of my mom, family problems, and marital difficulties, and hormonal changes, All occuring at once.  It's wonderful so far.  Hope that helped. Thanks for listening, Ginn