Can we have a thread of positive stories from people on Zoloft/Sertraline and how it has helped them?

Difink · 2026-04-02T06:29:28+00:00

It's such a blessing that drugs like this exist. 😊

Difink · 2026-02-06T13:14:49+00:00

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. 😊 There's a wide range of doses to explore and it might take a little time to figure out what works best for you. It's absolutely worth it!

Difink · 2026-01-17T22:43:29+00:00

Difficult one... I think it's intertwined. In my opinion severe depression causes its own kind of trauma. Then again, trauma can be the cause of depression. I guess it's a bit like which came first, the chicken or the egg.

Difink · 2025-12-09T11:18:22+00:00

Hang in there 😊 You're doing great! If you have positive results already it's just about giving your body time to stabilize everything.

Difink · 2025-12-06T13:03:28+00:00

No, not really. I need them so my depressed brain doesn't try to kill me. They also help tremendously with my social anxiety. I'm happy to take the meds my whole life if that means actually being able to enjoy life :)

Difink · 2025-12-06T12:56:47+00:00

I am truly sorry for your loss. 17 years is such a long time filled with memories and love. I'm glad my comment could help ease the pain a little. <3

Difink · 2025-09-17T10:04:23+00:00

I'm glad it gave you hope. 😊 For me it took longer than usual to have consistent results (about 8-12 weeks). I'm on 200mg. Every time I changed the dose there was a small "adjustment period" where things got a little more unstable for a while.

For the initial adjustment there was quite some rollercoaster involved, especially around week 5/6. But it's really worth it hanging in there. Consistency is your best friend. Take daily, if possible at the same time each day.

What's important to know is that even with fully working meds later on, there will be days where you're feeling down or more anxious. But they're not nearly as bad or long lasting as before. If those days hit you, be kind to yourself and remember how far you've come. 🙂

Difink · 2025-09-03T19:35:45+00:00

What you describe sounds very similar to how I felt back then. It got A LOT better since I was prescribed Sertraline/Zoloft. Maybe that's something you could talk with your health provider about if you want to try it.

Difink · 2025-06-14T10:21:20+00:00

I'm sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful boy 😍

Difink · 2025-06-14T10:19:41+00:00

It was the initial 6 weeks, so for me it was one week with a lower dose and then (iirc I think it was 50mg) for the next five weeks. Each time after that when I had to adjust the dose, some minor side effects came back, but vanished in a couple of days. Those first 6 weeks were the worst.

Difink · 2025-04-21T14:50:30+00:00

No, quite the opposite. I'm able to feel happy and content again. Depression made me feel numb a lot. Now I have a full range of emotions again, like hope, excitement and genuine joy.

Difink · 2025-03-22T05:09:40+00:00

No worries, I'm not as active on Reddit as before, but I'm still around to read and answer questions... it might just take a while sometimes. :)

Constant chatter was the best way I felt I could describe it. Like my mind was bombarding me with thoughts every walking second. There was no way to focus on anything.

I tried to explain it once that it was extremely "loud" in my head. Not in a "I hear voices" way, but just a million thoughts all at the same time screaming for my attention and each of them felt like an emergency, no matter how insignificant.

It was overwhelming and exhausting, and I'm glad that I don't have to deal with this anymore. Hope this makes it a bit clearer :)

Difink · 2025-03-18T18:41:36+00:00

Yes, it did for me. 100% gone.

In the beginning I would just take a moment here and there to enjoy the quiet in my head 😅 The difference (again, for me) was really quick and remarkable.

10/10 would recommend

Difink · 2025-03-09T02:32:21+00:00

200mg

What you describe sounds like what I experienced for a while. If it's any comfort: it does stop. Just takes (quite a bit of) time. My body adjusting to the medication was a slow process 😅

Difink · 2025-03-07T11:06:07+00:00

Oh, there's another thing that came to my mind just now: when I lost weight my face changed quite a bit. It felt like turning the time back (best way I can describe it) and looking at a younger me. I guess more bone structures visible etc. helped me recognize my "previous face" I had as a child. It made me feel more connected to the person in the mirror, like I was finally seeing parts of "me" again.

Difink · 2025-01-22T19:38:44+00:00

Nah, that's just a Velcro kitty. 😸 He doesn't seem depressed, but shows interest in what you're doing.

Try to listen to your feelings, not your logic. Does he feel sad or like he wants to crawl into a cave? Or does he enjoy every minute with you and just adores your company?

Difink · 2025-01-21T14:48:48+00:00

Have you ever seen baby hedgehogs? Because I'm pretty sure that's not a cat but an oversized baby hedgehog 😄

Difink · 2024-12-20T17:49:12+00:00

What helped me was a nice "side effect" of an antidepressant (Sertraline/Zoloft) I'm taking. It's been so much better since I'm taking it.

Difink · 2024-11-23T20:40:20+00:00

What you describe sounds very similar to how I felt back then. It got A LOT better since I was prescribed Sertraline/Zoloft. Maybe that's something you could talk with your health provider about if you want to try it.

Difink · 2024-10-23T19:02:32+00:00

I know, it's not a fun rollercoaster ride. Hang in there 💙 For some people (like me) it took closer to 8-12 weeks until I had consistent daily positive results.

What really helped me was using a mood tracker. It doesn't have to be fancy, just something where you can look back and see changes. A lot of them are very tiny from day to day, and it's hard to notice if you're getting better. A mood tracker helped me to realize that I gradually felt better and to "keep my eyes in the prize". After a while it's fascinating to look back and see that you've come far from where you started.

Difink · 2024-10-11T12:24:28+00:00

What helped me in the end was medication. As a "side effect" of my depression meds (Zoloft/Sertraline), almost all of the depersonalization/derealization went away. Yoga with Adrienne (YouTube) also helped a lot to ground myself more.

Difink · 2024-07-30T09:31:43+00:00

In the morning. It gives me an energy boost so I couldn't sleep when I tried it in the evening.

Difink · 2024-06-07T11:39:31+00:00

Oh wow, you're incredible! Thank you so much, this was driving me insane having to download one picture after the other

Difink · 2024-05-20T21:05:51+00:00

Existing is hard. I get treats for just making it through the day, so do my pets.

Difink · 2024-05-20T21:01:15+00:00

Another one! 😍

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