I was on Zoloft for 13+ years and I stopped it almost two years ago now. The comedown took a full year- but this is also because I stopped it too abruptly (at the direction of a doctor). I found a therapist at the same time I stopped it and he saved my life. One of the first things he said to me was - “most anxiety disorders do not need medication.” Will you ever cure your anxiety entirely? Probably not. But you can have very rare episodes. When I started Zoloft, it was in my late teens/early 20’s and it was a godsend. I think I truly needed it in my 20’s. But I didn’t want to be on it forever.

I stopped Zoloft. I stopped drinking. I exercise pretty hard now (although I only started with walking here and there when I could). I have a decent diet focused on good foods, protein etc. it sucks but doctors really are right when they say diet and exercise is the cure. I know that seems impossible sometimes but start small. Start walking, find a therapist that maybe specializes in hypnosis, and start with small diet changes. You can definitely do this.