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BrMa0808
BrMa0808

I started taking Zoloft 4 evenings ago. I absolutely hate the way it makes me feel (racing thoughts, can't pay attention, depressed, emotionallu numb, etc.). I've taken SSRIs in the past that much more effective. However, Zoloft was my only option because I am breastfeeding. I called my doctor's nurse yesterday and she said I do not need to taper since I took it for such a short amount of time. However, when I tried to skip the 4th dose last night, my heart began racing, so I took the 4th dose to get me through the night. My doctor isn't in the office today but I plan to go talk to her about this tomorrow. I am hoping to get off of the Zoloft very soon, so my question is - what are some recommendations for nonmedical anxiety treatments? 

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Good grief, what was the dosage you were put on? I am only on 50 mg, taken one time a day. I was on 25 mg one time a day, and only after a few weeks did I increase it to 50mg. Taking it 4 times a day from the start may be way too much. To stop a particular dosage time, rather than the nighttime one (last one of the day), try to remove one of the morning ones instead (you're moving around more, able to drink more and eat more). One of the reasons zoloft works is the serontin level increases. The racing heart, for me, just means the anxiety level changed, which is normal. Best wishes to feeling better.
BrMa0808
BrMa0808
Sorry that my post was confusing. The 4 doses was spread out between 4 evenings. I was prescribed 25mg once a day. I feel okay in the evening when I take it, but the next day I just don't feel like myself at all.
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Oh, thank goodness! You definitely need to find a better time to take it, that works for your feeling more level during the day. Here's to feeling better!
BrMa0808
BrMa0808
Thank you! I'm actually feeling better this evening. It seems that I am feeling "spaced out" every morning and right before bed. I think I'm going to stick with it for at least a couple weeks before stopping it. Thank you for the feedback!
BrMa0808
BrMa0808
..because my ob/gyn recommended it. Zoloft has a short half-life and is in a category safe to take while pregnant/nursing. So, please check the research before asking me a derogatory question. Thanks!
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Zoloft works. Where a known chemical imbalance is established, pregnant and breast-feeding moms are only given the minimum dosage of 25 mg which puts the serontin level back within normal range to give the body and brain time to rest naturally. BadLuck, please understand that the question raised was specific to this individual dosage for a specific reason. Br, best wishes on feeling better, and I'd add some liquid food to help with those "spaced out" moments. They are probably from being able to "let it go" knowing you've done everything as a new mom.
BrMa0808
BrMa0808
Thank you so much mideyebrow. I truly appreciate the encouraging words. I keep feeling better and better each day. Side effects are lessening and I was able to leave the house today without having a panic attack. I agree with you and think my spaced out moments are because I'm not used to not feeling overwhelmed and anxious. I will try liquid food as well! My appetite isn't what it used to be but I'm making myself eat because I know my baby needs me to :) thanks again!
Community LeaderMid
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Hurrah for feeling better and for making it out of the house! The more you move around, the better for you! Here's to making it happen, and to enjoying life with your little one!
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