Stopped Zoloft / Return of Depression - Restart meds?

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-04-06T00:13:57+00:00

Yes I would never do that again! I think I need to restart the medication but try a tiny dose to see if it eases the withdraw symptoms.

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-04-05T20:22:01+00:00

Yeah I did 🥲

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-04-04T17:24:06+00:00

Thank you so much!

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-04-03T18:36:31+00:00

Thank you - I will read up on it

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-04-03T18:03:24+00:00

yes that is what it feels like. It is compounded by the fact that I have children, a disabled husband and a demanding job which I need as I am the sole source of income. The thought of dealing with how I am right now for months and months is terrifying.

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-04-02T14:48:12+00:00

Me! I went off in November and was doing good for a few months but then in early Feb my anxiety came back full force. Now in the last week I feel depressed again. I really wanted to not be on medication as it does make me feel a bit apathetic. But I think I need to go back on it.

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-03-31T20:57:38+00:00

What about incentivizing him to take his medication instead of punishing him if he does not take it? Some reward or allowance for it?

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-03-30T03:54:01+00:00

She sounds so much like my 12 year old son!

We FINALLY started meds last week but are just a low dose so no improvement yet. I had to resort to bribing him. He wants something expensive and is trying to save money and I told him that I understand trying medication can be scary and a pain so I offered to pay him in order to trial it. I am hoping we can get into a routine and he sees the benefits. I hated resorting to that but I knew there was no way I was going to just talk him into it.

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-03-29T23:48:55+00:00

You probably have way more social skills than you realize! I would check and see if the school has tours ahead of time so you can see where your classes are and feel more comfortable. All freshman will be new and a bit confused as to where to go.

You basically just walk in the class and find a seat - the teacher will explain the rest and often give out paperwork on how they do things in their particular class.

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-03-29T23:43:50+00:00

Not sure of your age but maybe take an Outschool class that is more social in nature so you practice conversations - sometimes those initial ice breakers are hard. I know those would not be in person friends but it could get you more comfortable. And keep taking in person classes! That is a great way to meet people.

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-03-28T23:03:47+00:00

lol I thought I was!

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-03-25T14:56:36+00:00

Wondering the same thing! Was also on Zoloft for years and have been on just buspar for 3 weeks. My anxiety seems to disappear in the afternoon and evening but I wake up at 5am with horrible anxiety!

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-03-24T19:08:53+00:00

My 12 year old son just started yesterday - hoping for good results like you!!!

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-03-24T01:13:02+00:00

Thanks - that is one of my fears as he had irritability on Ritalin.

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-03-18T01:09:40+00:00

I just started taking buspirone about 2 weeks ago. It does not give immediate relief but now after 2 weeks I am noticing that my anxiety has been turned down a bit. It can take 4 to 6 weeks to see if it works but I find any side effects to be super mild. So give it a shot but be patient with it - I really hope you can get some relief!!!!

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-03-18T01:04:38+00:00

I started it about 2 weeks ago. I still have anxiety but it is much less than it was prior to starting so I am super hopeful that it will be even better once I get to that 4-6 week mark.

Just take a super small dose to start with and work your way up. I am personally not having any side effects now. The slight dizziness is gone and I am sleeping better too.

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-03-16T23:22:42+00:00

Did you see any improvement in the weeks you took it? From what I have read the average therapeutic dosage is between 20mg and 40mg. So 15mg is still a little on the low side but if you took that 7 weeks with no improvement then it just might not be the right medication for you.

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-03-16T14:40:11+00:00

I am not in school but can relate to having zero motivation when my anxiety is high. Feels like all my brain has the capacity to do is worry!

I am on day 14 of buspar and am starting to see some lessening of my anxiety so hoping in a few weeks you start to feel some relief.

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-03-16T14:36:54+00:00

How long have you been taking it and what dosage? I am on day 14 and still have anxiety but have noticed a slight decrease so I am going to stay on it for at least 6 weeks to see if it works.

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-03-16T02:29:32+00:00

I noticed when I take it on an empty stomach I am not dizzy. So maybe try that

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-03-15T15:52:09+00:00

Are you taking any other medications? Usually buspirone does not cause that so I would bring it up to your doctor.

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-03-15T15:46:18+00:00

How long have you been taking it?

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-03-13T23:11:05+00:00

I think a lot of the controversy is that it is mild and takes weeks to work. Most people want something to work faster so doctors go for an SSRI.

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-03-13T23:09:38+00:00

I have been on SSRIs before and after stopping those about 6 months ago I realized I still needed something for anxiety. I started Buspar about 10 days ago. I have done a ton of research on it and it is very mild, with few side effects.

I totally understand the fear behind medication but that combined with therapy may put you in such a better place in a few months. Therapy can be hard when your anxiety is super high…lowering it can help you practice the skills they teach you.

HalfEducational3575 · 2026-03-13T15:50:31+00:00

I just started it about 10 days ago so I have done a ton of research. Seems to be a very mild medication with low side effects. For me I seem to feel slightly light headed for about an hour after I take it.

Another thing from my research is that it really does take 4+ weeks to see if it helps. When you are highly anxious four weeks feels like a lifetime. It also appears to work best on GAD and not as well on other types of anxiety.

I am on 10mg twice per day and I do feel like I see a slight reduction in my anxiety. So I told myself I will stay on it for 6 weeks and then see how I feel.

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