Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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Chef71 03/31/2018

I have been trying to detox from my zoloft because it might be the cause of my chronic bowel problems. * weeks into the detox and I am nearly off it completely. But the suicidal feelings are getting quite bad. And it is seriously messing with my head. Feels like I can't think straight and it is causing some bizarre feeling s of "electric" shocks to the brain. Yeah, I know that sounds crazy but it is the only word that i can think of to describe it.

Everlasting.Love. 03/31/2018

Chef71, i know it is hard right now, but try to stay strong, people are here for you.. i am here for you..

Chef71 03/31/2018

Thank you, Everlasting.

SoakedinBleach90 03/31/2018

Yeah I'm not sure what I have as far as advice other than be careful and as said before on here you aren't alone! Please always feel free to message me if you want to talk! I totally get the suicidal feelings, I've been there before but just different circumstances. I know we all experience it differently but I'm here for you.

Chef71 03/31/2018

Thank you all. I heading for bed. I'll talk tomorrow.

Fadedgypsy 03/31/2018

Talk to your doctor zoloft is straight out of the devil's rearend as far as Im concerned. I went to the worst place in my life while on that and coming off was scary as hell I went to my Dr she wenned me off and gave. Me lexapro. Lexapro kept me balanced and things started getting on an even keel again and I finally came back to my senses. Please be careful I would never recommend taking Zoloft or going cold turkey you should talk to a Dr.

Bronski 03/31/2018

Yeh , I know that electric feeling in the head- I got it coming off efexor- its not nice. I would say see a doctor, too.

djchurn 03/31/2018

Zoloft doe help some people and it is not helping you. Coming here was a step toward getting help but the first one has to be contacting you doctor and letting your family know what you are going through.

Chef71 03/31/2018

I have been on Zoloft for 7 years, 150 mg/day. 2 months ago I started to wean myself off. I've been reducing the daily amount by 25mg for 2 weeks, then another step down by 25mg for another 2 weeks, etc etc.
Currently I am on 25mg/day and I've hit a wall of depression and suicidal thoughts. That plus bizarre feelings in my brain that I can only describe as "electric" shocks and brain fogginess.

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