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Quitting Zoloft

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@bethpeters4

I took Zoloft for 2 years, tapered last year with no problem. Got off of it in July 2023. Fast forward to last month. My doctor prescribed me Prednisone which I had a very bad reaction to then the ER gave me Compazine and Bendryl which I had a bad reaction to then the ER told me to take Xanax to help sleep, I did that then after a few days, I started getting sick. I started having muscle spasms so I took the muscle relaxer I was prescribed last year. My heart rate and blood pressure were up through the whole ordeal so my pcp prescribed me Zoloft to help me get through this anxious period. Well, I started having a reaction to that so I stopped cold turkey after 5 days. She prescribed me a beta blocker also. So, after 3 weeks of several medications in my system, I eliminated everything. That was 18 days ago and I still feel bad. Some days are better than others. In the mornings, the palpations start and anxiety. I have to have a large bm then I wait until I can drink my protein shake and drink my tea. I pretty much can't do anything in the mornings or early afternoons. As the day goes on, my anxiety and palpations ease up. Late at night, I almost feel like myself again. Can you relate at all? I refuse to take another pill. I also have a hard time eating. I try my best, I have to force feed myself. Does this sound like anyone? I feel so alone in this. When will I feel better again?

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Replies to "I took Zoloft for 2 years, tapered last year with no problem. Got off of it..."

Yes, I can relate! A few things to think about. Each of the medications you mentioned leave your body at a different rate (referred to as half life). The body will have withdrawal symptoms from each of those that will last varying lengths of time. Each medication, also depletes nutrients from your body. Please check each one and make sure you are consuming a little bit extra to make up for the loss. Weather does play a roll. Especially the barometric pressure. If you are skeptical of that idea, please follow the weather.
For me, recovering from a taper goes I feel better as time goes on. For me, the first improvement I notice is around day 21. Then again around day 30, then again around day 60.
As for the upset stomach, I have flat ginger ale for help me with that issue. Calms my stomach, help with my bathroom reliefs and supports the heart.
Please also stop consuming caffiene in any form. That helped me!
Hang in there. With time, the withdrawal will get easier.