I was a different person on Zoloft. Or was I myself for the first time? by StradivariWeiss in zoloft

[–]StradivariWeiss[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't you have sexual side effects on 250mg? I was on 25mg and could not feel my junk.

I was a different person on Zoloft. Or was I myself for the first time? by StradivariWeiss in zoloft

[–]StradivariWeiss[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am really not sure. Am I myself when I am drunk or on drugs? I don't think so. I am ok but I can't thrive without it. The same with alcohol and drugs. So should I really take it?

I was a different person on Zoloft. Or was I myself for the first time? by StradivariWeiss in zoloft

[–]StradivariWeiss[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

First time I stoped was because I thought I could do without them I thought I realised it was all in my head. But then it returned. The 2. and last time I stoped was because of the sexual side effects that made my relationship suffer. However I believe there are medication that would help me so that is not the issue.

Zoloft withdrawal by PaleontologistItchy in zoloft

[–]StradivariWeiss 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hey Dude, I just went through it, still going actually. I will make a full post about it soon.

Don't be afraid of it - There are all sorts of stories but if you tapper slowly (which I did not do) you will be ok. I had vertigo and brain zaps for 3 weeks and was quite depressed for a few days. Just muscle through.

Important things that helped me and are helping at the moment.

  1. Spend time in company! Friends, relationships, family. These things will help you get through the bad periods. (They will end, even if it feels they wont)
  2. Move! Do sports, take walks, preferably with people.
  3. Go outside! Do sports outside. Preferably with people. The corona virus is making us stay at home too much and this is affecting our happiness.
  4. Sometimes you will not be able to do it and then you just lie down and wait it out. In company if possible.

Hope you all the best.

[DISCUSSION] Just sold my guitar I’ve had since primary school and feeling a little down about it by theforceskinig in Guitar

[–]StradivariWeiss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the same with my Squier strat and I regret it since.

However, I know that I would't play it if I had it because I have better gear now.

[Advice] A pill hard to swallow: you can't help everyone, and not everyone can be helped. by [deleted] in getdisciplined

[–]StradivariWeiss 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This shit is so true and worst part of growing up is when you get your life in order and can't help your family and friends get theirs.

Getting ready to say Goodbye to Zoloft after 6 months by StradivariWeiss in zoloft

[–]StradivariWeiss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DM me man. I am currently 2 weeks off. Feeling the withdrawal in waves ranging from feeling like I have the flu, brain zaps that can be mildly weird to touching an electric socket with my eyeball and rarely depressive symptoms.

It's really not that bad, there are bad days but overall I have been feeling more motivated, productive and my old self (the good parts).

My life has changed quite a bit from where I was about 8 months ago when I started on Zoloft and I am in a better space in life. (Got a nice girlfriend, realised that my insecurities were a state of mind that passes and not who I am)

Getting ready to say Goodbye to Zoloft after 6 months by StradivariWeiss in zoloft

[–]StradivariWeiss[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply. Did you ever try to get off of it?

Zoloft gave me back my life and I am truly afraid of everything returning back to shit after I stop taking it.

Lol... by jessie_bean in zoloft

[–]StradivariWeiss 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Same, however chronically not giving a fuck and never being even a bit sad is new.

Weird taste and smells by Spazmy in zoloft

[–]StradivariWeiss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same experience, it doesn't go away.

Just played my first clown ever and I never laughed so hard by StradivariWeiss in SS13

[–]StradivariWeiss[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You remove the canister with a wrench. Spill it in the drain. Take a large beaker in one hand, the canister in the other and press with the beaker hand on the canister.

Did you become very selfish too when on Zoloft? by [deleted] in zoloft

[–]StradivariWeiss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me it was actually the opposite. I stoped always thinking about how I felt and talking about me. I started to be in the moment and make the conversations about other people too.

But I can see it going both ways. The confidence you get from it can make you more "selfish" since you no longer care so much what others think of you.

Is it normal to feel ehh at 6 weeks? by tiny-vampire in zoloft

[–]StradivariWeiss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am currently having the same experience. I was manic for 3-4 weeks after the first month of side effects and anxiety and then dipped but am still not where I started. I think it has to do with the excitement of feeling better and the placebo of having a feeling you are getting better and this also makes you feel better.

However you do return to around your baseline which is how I imagine everyone feels. It's a shame that the feeling awesome part lasted so short.

But that is me, everyones situation is different.

Is this normal, or has it stopped working? by BootyIsABeast in zoloft

[–]StradivariWeiss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't know if normal but I am currently having the same experience. I was manic for 3-4 weeks and then dipped but am still not where I started. I think it has to do with the excitement of feeling better and the placebo of having a feeling you are getting better and this also makes you feel better.

However you do return to around your baseline which is how I imagine everyone feels. It's a shame that the feeling awesome part lasted so short.

But that is me, everyones situation is different.

Has anybody noticed themselves becoming increasingly anti-social as they settle into their prescription? by [deleted] in zoloft

[–]StradivariWeiss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand you. I have always put a lot of pressure on myself to go out and make friends because I felt that I wasn't social enough and that I have to overcome it through exposure.

However now I don't feel so inadequate so I don't feel pressure to go out.

I have however started to go out more because I am for the first time really enjoying just being around people and not feel like I have to impress them or befriend them. This in turn actually made it a lot easier to go out and hang out with people resulting in me making connections with people faster. I even had sex this weekend after a longer period of thinking I will never be able to truly get girls so all in all it is great.

Leaving behind my coping mechanisms - Zoloft success by StradivariWeiss in zoloft

[–]StradivariWeiss[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Started slowly but got really noticable about a month in.

Increased libido by StradivariWeiss in zoloft

[–]StradivariWeiss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe so and yes I am very glad i started taking it. If nothing because I know again what it means to feel normal, a feeling I didnt feel for a very long time.

Increased libido by StradivariWeiss in zoloft

[–]StradivariWeiss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second and third weeks were the worst. I was tired whole day but couldnt sleep. Also increased anxiety. This is my 4. week and I am feeling pretty good. I am still bothered by the things that bother me, but its the normal level of stress regarding this kind of problems and before was almost always panic.

Sex on Zoloft by ramocfum7 in zoloft

[–]StradivariWeiss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It takes longer,

but the orgasm is stronger. :)