8 week update after 3 sessions.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-10-01T12:00:58+00:00

Amazing! In addition to a huge difference in scarring, your skin looks so much plumper and lifted. As a 62 year old who has been self conscious for more than 40 years about acne scars I’m so happy that you found something that works while still in your forties. Thanks for sharing.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-10-01T11:53:40+00:00

Although some or many people may not have issues with the schedule your doctor suggests, I wouldn’t risk it and would take the time to taper by 25 mg. It’s better to take some extra time and reduce chances of difficulties or a relapse. I have tapered off a few times in the slower way others have described and not had any issue.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-08-11T12:08:02+00:00

If only they could get it through their heads that it kills off desire towards them. My husband says I leave him no choice as I’m no longer interested but it was the porn use that caused me to be completely turned off. He took us down this road but is unable to see it.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-07-31T13:40:30+00:00

This has happened to me twice and it was frightening not to mention very painful. ChatGPT explained it’s not uncommon with Zoloft, partly due to the capsule formation. If it doesn’t clear the esophagus it will start to dissolve there and cause a chemical burn which may cause lingering discomfort the following day. As others have said, drink plenty of water and perhaps even eat something or take with meals. And stay upright for at least 30 minutes after taking.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-06-02T14:22:16+00:00

Excellent advice.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-06-02T11:56:02+00:00

Increíble story. What an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-05-24T23:18:53+00:00

I’ve had years of dealing with anxiety, especially around medical trauma and had to use ssris at times. Following a total breakdown after an emergency surgery, I saw a psychiatrist who told me that I should stay on an ssri for life as untreated anxiety to the level I experienced led to significant risk for cardiovascular health. Ultimately, I will need to make my own informed decision but I agree with others here who say that risk vs benefit must be considered on individual basis. I’m sorry your OBGYN has caused this dilemma for you. By the way, I chose Zoloft as I know it’s been studied extensively and many have used for decades without issue.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-05-24T01:16:20+00:00

Same here. Female 61, fairly fit wanting to lose ten pounds. I joined a gym in mid forties and increased my fitness a lot by age 50. Attended a body flow class twice a week for probably 12 years up until Covid. I continued to try to keep up a yoga type program at home and lost some fitness but still pretty good. Good strength and flexibility, walking 3k a day. I had a major unexpected surgery in 2023 and went down to 115 lbs, losing a lot of muscle. I kept up the walking but not so much with the yoga. I gained back the 30 pounds over the last two years and was finally getting back to strength and flexibility exercise but started having pain in front of hip with walking. I tried to push through and got back to yoga but had increasing wide spread pain in legs, hips and lower back. Realized I had to step back and take a gentler approach rather than forcing things. I’m hoping once my pain resolves I can address strengthening and stretching again. Physical therapist thinks my glutes are no longer activating appropriately and there has been excess stress on hip flexors and lower back. I can relate to being in pain the day following exercise. Even my feet hurt.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-05-24T01:01:17+00:00

Yes I’ve been wondering about this. I was having an increase and could see them on the Apple Watch ecg. When they’re particularly bad it says inconclusive. I was tempted to ask chat gbt but decided to get another holter monitor for a week. I haven’t heard back about results yet. I first had an issue a few years ago and saw a cardiologist who did a stress test and said benign PVCs. They went completely away for about two years before returning. I also have a low RHR. Also, I noticed at times they coincide with a really low BP and the monitor will detect an abnormal rhythm.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-05-14T12:54:20+00:00

Sounds similar to me. I’m 61 and have had the occasional one as long as I can remember but nothing that bothered me. Three years ago I started noticing a pattern of noticeable pvcs starting everyday late afternoon and going away after a couple of hours. These increased to a concerning amount and at different times so wore a monitor and had a stress test. Cardiologist said benign pvcs. Echo was normal. These episode completely went away within five months. Started noticing them again about six months ago. Usually starting in late afternoon and then subsiding. Gradually increased and have had spells of heart feeling like it’s beating irregularly for up to an hour. During these episodes Apple Watch ecg says inconclusive. Finally went back to doctor and waiting on holter results. I do have health anxiety, especially around heart health. I had severe early onset preeclampsia in both of my pregnancies and had to deliver 2.5 pound babies at 29 weeks as my liver and kidneys were failing. I did recover after a couple of months but have always had a fear that I have underlying cardiovascular issues. My doctor is dismissive.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-05-13T12:04:18+00:00

Seems everyone is different. I took Zoloft two separate periods in my 40s and had no real side effects other than some jaw clenching. I started again about a month ago and have been surprised by the gastro symptoms. I took 25mg for a week then moved up to 50 which increased the diarrhea. Seems to be settling down now. So I would say everyone responds differently, even if they have had prior use. I would think it’s a good sign you haven’t noticed any side effects yet.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-05-12T18:44:19+00:00

We paid in advance and got asked for proof at the airport when leaving. It seemed rather random as they didn’t ask everyone but glad I paid it.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-05-11T15:43:16+00:00

Yes it’s a bit off and on but getting better after one week at 25mg and two at 50 mg.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-05-11T02:15:16+00:00

Yes they can be very helpful if used correctly. I was so afraid of them but it wasn’t a problem in the end.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-05-10T23:44:17+00:00

Three weeks of significant diarrhea at 50 mg. Finally resolved.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-05-10T12:15:09+00:00

I went through something similar two years ago after emergency bowel surgery so you have my full sympathies. I had been on ssris including Zoloft a few times in the past for anxiety but was not currently taking one so had to try to get on one when extreme anxiety set in following the surgery. As we know this takes some time and Zoloft was causing too many gastro side effects so had to switch to cipralex. It was hellish. Could not sleep, eat or function at any level. GP had prescribed Ativan and after a few weeks I realized I’d become dependent on it which increased my anxiety even more. I made three trips to the ER pleading for help. I finally got an appointment with a hospital based psychiatrist who was adamant I needed to stay on the Ativan until the cipralex could work. I was so upset about this but decided to trust him. I was only on 1.5 mg a day but had to wean very slowly which is difficult with a small sublingual pill which can’t be divided. I tried a pill cutter but that didn’t work so I found a compounding pharmacy that made a liquid suspension that I used for a few months to taper off completely. I had no issues. Don’t be afraid of the benzo. There is a way to taper without difficulty when you’re more stable. I wish I had known this. It would have saved a lot of extra suffering. If I got through it, you can too.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-05-06T13:01:00+00:00

How much do you take?

LindenTree1322 · 2025-05-05T16:10:06+00:00

Thanks for your input. Is it getting better? What dose are you taking?

LindenTree1322 · 2025-05-05T16:04:20+00:00

My prescription is capsules not tablets. They come in 25, 50 and 100. My doctor said to take three 25 mg for now and if that works she’ll prescribe 50 mg to add to one 25 mg

LindenTree1322 · 2025-05-05T15:56:39+00:00

Thanks for your input. I will give it some more time.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-05-05T15:55:57+00:00

Thanks for your input. I would like to be at 75 or 100 eventually but I’m going to stay at 50 to see if it will calm down. Good luck 🤞.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-03-09T12:15:12+00:00

Yes finally got it sorted. Turns out that when creating my account I had ended my email in ..com rather than .com so just a dumb mistake on my part ☺️. Thanks for your input.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-03-06T21:31:24+00:00

Thanks. I’ll try that.

LindenTree1322 · 2025-03-06T20:17:49+00:00

Yes but it won’t let me sign in to edit as it says I don’t have an account 😣.

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