People's Opinions On Zoloft?

I don't really have any trustworthy people. I'm just waiting until I have a chance to speak up to the doctor and let him know how it effects me. Thanks a lot <3

@am3 you have written quite a bit today. If you have access to a printer why don't you print out what people have said to you along with what you have been saying? I think that if you kept a journal of some sort, detailing how you feel and how the medications make you feel, this would be very useful for the doctor to see. And later, when you are feeling well, when you review this you'll see how the struggle you have every day has been eased by help that you were able to get. How does that sound to you? Please know that we are all pulling for you and we know how much strength it took for you to reach out. I'm so glad you did! Just knowing you reached proved to yourself that you are "A great kid"! Does your school computer have any info on how to reach for help from a trusted teacher at school? We care
Ginger

A journal sounds great. The thing about reaching out to people at school is everything goes to my school counselor. Whenever she realizes that I'm not getting better she suggests the psych ward and I do not wanna go back there. People just think to do the easy thing. "send her away for a week, so we don't have to deal with it." It's complicated. Thank you so much.
~Amiah~

for Teens with Alcoholic parents - there is an group specific for kids dealing with that and I went to college with a guy praising how much they help him. Please check church or your resources within government offices for help with kids with parents dealing with that. You seemed to have a good head on your shoulders- that is so awesome . We are listening to you. And will continue as long as you need us. But you need this also- a group of teens dealing with specific issues of parents who use - drugs and alcohol or just drugs. . Again we are here for you
Please do a journal- of writing or drawing - get it out there
Take care.

Hi Amiah, As you can see, there are a lot of people in this forum who care. The message board will go quieter in a few hours as people turn in for the night from the east coast to the west coast. You mentioned that you often stay awake during the night hours and that's when your thoughts get horrible. If that happens, remember the 24/7 Lifeline Chat https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

Use it if you need it. There's always someone there to text or talk with you.

Yes: We are thinking of you, Amish.
You are not only in our thoughts... you are in our prayers.
Keep in touch with us.
We know that you will be strong.
Strong 💪 people also know when to get help.
Helen

@am3 Oh my poor dear! What does your psychiatrist say? Me, not being a doctor I would say you need to get off of Zoloft and try a different med. My daughter has trouble falling asleep too. I wish I could help you, reach out and give you a hug. Oh, that's right Covid-19. we can't hug. How about a pretend hug?
Anyway, your mom needs to wake up and see it's not working and listen to you. She doesn't know how you feel. Let me know how you are and I hope you get better. Blessings to you.

@lilypaws I don't really have a psychiatrist... I only had one in the hospital and he never really had the time to actually "talk" to us. My doctor manages my meds. I appreciate you. You are so sweet. Thank you so much!!

@am3 My thoughts and love are with you. We are here for you. We are your friends. Stay strong and know that we love you. I grew up on a farm in Iowa with a very Christian family. No drugs or alcohol. Until I started dating someone who drank beer. So I did end up drinking beer, but not too much. I was in love with him and he kept on going out with me and then breaking up with me all the time. My mom was bipolar 1 and it was hard to be around her sometimes.
Finally that guy I really loved came to me and wanted to be together and get married. We were married in 1969 and he was killed in a car accident 11 days after we were married. It was hard and alcohol became my way of dealing with it. I know longer do alcohol. But I have been remarried for 48 years with one of his friends.
What I went through is nothing what you are going through. Your dad in jail and it seems like you probably feel everyone is against you. Remember we are here and remember we love you. Bless your heart. Stay strong. Please continue to post.

I took Zoloft for many years and it worked like a charm. But then, after about 10 years it just pooped out (sorry about the slang). My present Psychologist changed my meds. and things are much better. From what I understand Zoloft often does that ….. it just wears out. Good luck.
abby