Hi. So I weaned down off of Celexa, took nothing for one day and then started on Zoloft. I was nervous about taking the Zoloft and thought I might wait a while but decided to dive in and just get the initial side effects over.
I was feeling good, normalish even and wanted to stay that way. Ha. At the same time I want to get this figured out. I have things to do, places to go, a life to live – worrying about panic attacks every day of my life is screwing up my plans.
Today is Day 3 for Zoloft. I’ve taken 3 half pills. I’ve been taking them at supper time. I read so many different stories – some people have horrible crazy dreams when they take it at night. Some can’t sleep at all. Others is seems to make them very tired. Who knows. Iam very busy at work right now and can’t risk losing a nights sleep. And taking it in the morning may mean I get too tired to even be able to work. So I decided to take it at supper time – 5ish and that has worked so far. I havent noticed much difference – and really no side effects yet either.
Well, it is a little harder to get out of bed in the morning, but it seems like I’m sleeping ok.
Oh – also – remember when I got so sick on the Celexa – SO SICK that I couldn’t even think of my beloved coffee for days – well I am still drinking green tea instead. I’ve known for a long time that I need to slow down on the coffee. Hopefully I can keep that up.
I still haven’t really driven anywhere. Hubby has been a great Mr. Mom, chauffeuring the kids around. I’m getting my nerve back and think it’s gonna be ok soon. We are running low on feminine supplies and while hubby will get them if I ask, it’s a good motivator to get me to venture out to the store. There are 3 of us girls here in the house that need products and everyone has their own preferences. lol The list is a little long and those aisles can be complicated. ha.
I did drive up to the barn tonight where hubby was working on his tractor – usually I would walk it but it was a good ice breaker for me and the van :)
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Barbara
Mar 26, 2014 @ 00:34:30
I take my Zoloft at bedtime and that seems to work for me. There comes a point when the medication gets level in your system and it stays that way so it should not make you sleepy. Today my doctor upped my Zoloft to 75 mg. 50 was working but I am still having anxiety so I hope this will work.
I have heard that Zoloft works best with food. I find http://www.crazymeds.us a great resource to explain meds in layman terms.
Zoe
Mar 26, 2014 @ 09:12:12
Thanks for the info. I’ll check that site out. The one I usually look at is http://www.drugs.com/comments/sertraline/zoloft.html It has tons of reviews.
Glad to hear Zoloft is working for you!