I am experiencing those effects while on zoloft but i guess i was already feeling them as part of the depression and everything else. I guess that isn't much help, but you are not alone.

I used Zoloft at one point, but HATED all the side effects. As I recall, it also made me not want to exercise and caused some heart palpitations, too, when I did.

I've been using the herbal supplement, SAM-e, now and find that it has far fewer side effects. Plus, it's a naturally-occurring chemical in the body. Of course, I'm no doctor and everything should be thoughtfully considered.
jericabee

Absolutely. Totally numb. I was totally numb and rather matter of factly and completely emotionlessly plotting my suicide.

Yeah, the numb was nice in a way, but I much prefer being able to register where I am at and adjust to find what I need.

You know, if I wasn't going through this, I doubt I would have reached out and asked for what I *really* want and *really* need and... it looks like I am going to get it. Just in the nick of time. :)

Oh, yeah! I like SAM-e. I can't afford it any longer, but it did really make a difference. I took 400 mg a day (that's the max). Yeah, that really made a difference. It's been so long since I could afford it that I had completely forgotten!

Thanks, Jericabee! :)

I was on Zoloft for about 18 months, and I felt like I was a robot - not sad, but not happy either - no feelings whatsoever. No sex drive at all, no motivation to do much of anything. I gained 40 lbs. because my metabolism slowed down. I vowed never to go on anti-depressants again, which also frightened me, since I am prone to suicidal thoughts (never acted on, BTW).

Happily, I was just told by a therapist that my lack of energy might not be depression-related; it might be a thyroid problem, so I am going to have that checked. Certainly I do have my bouts of depression as part of the PTSD, especially when I hear about yet another woman being killed by her husband/lover. I go through my experiences all over again. I know that sometimes a psychological belief manifests in a physical ailment, but ruling out or healing a non-related physical problem might help. It may alleviate some of the stress of thinking that you are contributing to your own physical illnesses through your psychological beliefs. Does that make sense?

Zoloft, along with other anti-depressants (that also treat anxiety) have never helped me. I've been in treatment for about 25 years so have tried just about everything.

Klonopin is the only thing that helps me with anxiety/panic. But it is addictive unless taken only as needed.

Honestly, the thing that helps me most with my depression is exercise. I try to walk briskly for about an hour at least five days a week. I've been doing this for years and just read that regular exercise is now considered one of the best ways to treat depression naturally. Of course, being depressed, it is hard to get motivated. But now that I've made it a habit I miss my exercise routine terribly when I don't do it.

Wow, sounds like I'm addicted to exercise.