Of course, starting a new med can be scary, not to mention frustrating since it can take several weeks to kick in. Those of you who have been helped by zoloft/sertraline, please share your success stories with us! I'm sure it will be a great source of encouragement to those who are starting the climb out of the pit of depression with the help of zoloft!

Take care,
Dewayne

well it seems to be working for me, with little or no side effects.......

That's great bluesbrother!

I hope you continue to improve without side effects!

Take care,
Dewayne

I'm so glad someone has replied to this topic! Does anyone else have success stories?


Bluesbrother74, how long have you been taking Zoloft?

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I'm so glad someone has replied to this topic! Does anyone else have success stories?


Hi,
I have been on Zoloft for nearly 4 wks, and my depression is really subsiding but Attention Deficit symptoms seem to be increasing.

I had periods of confusion on startup, and still have problems sometimes when my dose is adjusted. Hopefully, your head will begin to clear somewhat!

Take care,
Dewayne

I think i have an success story to share. I am on Zoloft for major depression. I feel a lot better. It is the first time for years that i do not think about suicide all day long. I have a lot more energy and i have been able to do things a have been postponing for so long. I do not feel that helpless and lost anymore. I have been able to socialize more. I am much improved.

However it did not help me with sleeplessness and nightmares.

Well and it makes me very nervous and my hands tremble all the time and i started itching from head to toe. I do not know if that is Zoloft.

Hey Christopher,

It's great to hear that zoloft is helping your depression! I hope the doc can help you with the sleeplessness, and be sure to tell him/her about the tremors and itching. Tremors are common on zoloft from what I hear, and the itching, it could be an allergy to something, possibly even your meds. I hope you continue to improve, though! It's great to hear from you!

Take care,
Dewayne

I have been on 100mg of Zoloft for the past 7 months and have got significantly better. Almost nearing normal. Shouldn't be too much longer before I start to feel some sense of normality.

Yeaaaaay!

Thanks for stopping by and telling us Jeffster! Great to hear from you!

Take care,
Dewayne

I found out that we also have a thread for Zoloft succes stories: http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Zoloft-Success-Stories-t1724.html

Ur very forturenant that zoloft has helped u, when i tried it i ended up in the hospital after going of the deep end. the only med that has helped me some is paxil, but i still suffer bouts of depression. prozac also made me feel better, but that was the problem, i felt to much better. plus i felt very diconnected from my emotions, nothing bother me and i was always "giddy). people always asked me why i was so "up" all the time. at first i thought i was suppose to feel this way, even my doctor noticed how i was acting and reacting, he finaly took me off zoloft and i came crashing down and back to the hospital. sorry for any mis-spells, i can't download a spell checker. FV

Hope you feel better! I just switched from Lexapro to Zoloft as I was really starting to feel "flat" and I am hoping this will help. I am also taking 300mg wellbutrin, Lamactil. Anyone change with success?

Thanks, Tommy

Hi Vega,

Finding the right med is unfortunately a trial and error process - and it's a real pain when you keep having errors......

When you do find a med or med combo that helps, it's truly a lifesaver. Don't give up - it is definitely worth it to keep fighting.

Take care,
Dewayne

Hey Tommyd,

I think recovering from depression changes everyone a bit, not that we become different people, but we become the people there underneath the depression. I like to think that treatment returned me to who I am, instead of the other way around.

I hope the zoloft helps you! Keep us posted on how you're doing.

Take care,
Dewayne

i've been on zoloft for 4 weeks. today is the first day i didnt have intruding thoughts of suicide. i hope it keeps up and gets better. i can't live like that anymore.

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I hope those thoughts are gone for good - I know how hard they are to deal with. Keep us posted on how you're doing! Are you seeing any other positive changes?

Take care,
Dewayne