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post Jul 2 2009, 03:21 PM
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Hi All,
Years ago I was put on 50 mg of zoloft (sertraline) and it helped my symptoms-I never really thought that i was depressed and just took mthe meds as it would make me feel jittery if i stopped-howver over the years it has gotten worse and my sympotoms are fatigue a lack of enthusiam a generel fog of feeling not really here and stiff muscles-headache sensitiivity to loud noises and generally not at peace-things have gotten really really stressfull with my life situation and the changes ive gone through and my symptoms have increased with them-I increased my dose by 25 mg and after abotu 4 weeks staretd to feel really good-no pains -feeling happy and at peace for the first time in a long time-i forgot to tke my med sfor a few days and started to feel bad again ive since been back on 75 mg for a week again although i feel bad again-should i try and rough it out to wait for some more effect o should i go to 100mg ?I m glad that i have finnaly figured out what the problem is and that im depressed and i can treat it finally -im just not sure how to do it-any advice?
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post Jul 3 2009, 11:15 AM
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HI Manta, welcome to DF welcomeani.gif

I really wouldn't up your dose further without checking with your doctor. You don't want to get used to a higher dose of something if you don't need it. It's good you're figuring things out but always get your doc's advice before changing your meds in any way.

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Your symptoms have a similar profile to mine with the fatigue and brain fog... definately talk to your doctor first though, you should be having a regular dialog with him/her
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Hi manta,

It is often a danger to 'play around' trying a different dose without medical supervision as it may cause you problems. I agree that you should stick with an 'effective' dose and then stay on that dose. Otherwise you run the risk of the meds not working/becoming ineffective in the future.

So always get your Docs support, find the right level and stay on that level until your Doc thinks otherwise, with your input. I have changed my own meds a few times and eventually got it right, but some meds 'poop' if you play around with the doses.

Best Wishes, hang on in there

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Hi All,
Years ago I was put on 50 mg of zoloft (sertraline) and it helped my symptoms-I never really thought that i was depressed and just took mthe meds as it would make me feel jittery if i stopped-howver over the years it has gotten worse and my sympotoms are fatigue a lack of enthusiam a generel fog of feeling not really here and stiff muscles-headache sensitiivity to loud noises and generally not at peace-things have gotten really really stressfull with my life situation and the changes ive gone through and my symptoms have increased with them-I increased my dose by 25 mg and after abotu 4 weeks staretd to feel really good-no pains -feeling happy and at peace for the first time in a long time-i forgot to tke my med sfor a few days and started to feel bad again ive since been back on 75 mg for a week again although i feel bad again-should i try and rough it out to wait for some more effect o should i go to 100mg ?I m glad that i have finnaly figured out what the problem is and that im depressed and i can treat it finally -im just not sure how to do it-any advice?
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Thanks for the replies-I have started to feel good again an dhaving moments or great peace or moments of feeling normal-I also feel that I seemed to have turned a corner and the ups are more than the downs -I reconize the down feeling as when this first started so am pretty clear that Im adressing the right problem-I hear you all about self mediction and dont suggest anyone to do this-I have had some experience with "self medicating" and know my bodies rections well-I dont have the cash to do this trhough the doc so i had no choice although again I would not advicse this route to others-each persons chemistry is different and a lot can go askew-So since i have had my gradual increase things have gottem much better I will be in touch with my doc when I can and let him know the progress-I really cant stress enough how much my health means to me -being ill ha staught me a lot and if i can help others so they dont have to go through what i have then its been well worth it-I know that meds isnt the final solution and those other areas like diet ,exercise and a spiritual nuture and key to wellness and wholeness-these are my own opinions -work what works for you-Ill keep you posted -im off to go and have a laugh for a change-peace
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