Hello everyone,
I know this question has been asked here before, but I wanted to ask it again now to see if I could get some updated information anyway. I hope you don’t mind.
Does anyone here have any experience with Zoloft / Sertraline / Lustral that you would be willing to share with me? I tried some other anti-depressants a couple of years ago, but they turned me into a “zombie”, so I’m wary of trying again — so I thought I’d come here to look for some help or advice. Thank you in advance.
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It’s awful. Not worth it. -Personal experience.
FromThePitOfMyBurningNauseousStomach,
Thank you for your response. I’ve actually heard most people I’ve asked about Zoloft say the same thing as you do now, so now I’m thinking that I should probably avoid it. Thank you for sharing your experience with me, and please take care.
I was on Zoloft prior to Prozac. I actually didn’t feel anything while in Zoloft, so it didn’t help or make me worse. Before Zoloft I was on Effexor. Didn’t help either. I was actually on that up until I was hospitalized….so I wonder if that stuff made me have that real bad bout of depression that got me admitted. Who knows. I swear I feel like more of a guinea pig then a human now.
BuscettiByGianna,
I’m sorry to hear about your problems, both with medication and with depression in general… But I thank you for sharing your experiences with me, and I wish you the best of luck. Please take care.
It’s alright, so far I’m managing. I hope you’re able to get the help you need. If you have any other questions feel free to ask me 🙂
I’m glad to hear that. Thank you very much 🙂
Sounds like the home planets of the Krogan and Asari (Lustral was obviously Liara’s handy work), and I’d know being the undead Commander and all.
All medications are designed to zombify you, since that’s the pharmaceutical conglomerate’s only intention for mentally afflicted people. There was someone else here who spoke of a form of “something-something” therapy which yielded outstanding results in comparison to that pack of Skittles the doc wants to give you.
Although, BRH, it’s nice to see you about again. Hopefully the folks here can provide some intel for you, and you need to make that end decision yourself. Just remember – the Reapers will make Husks of us all in time to come.
All the best. 🙂
*planets from their homeworlds is what I meant to say.
Shephard,
Thank you for your input. Yes, I think you’re right, and I suppose that’s why I’m very skeptical of anti-depressants in general… Anyway, thank you for making me smile! I’ve just returned home from a stay at a psychiatric hospital, and I don’t feel any better, so your comment made my evening. Well, yes, in some ways I sort of feel like a Husk… 😛 It’s nice to see you again too! I hope you are okay. Thank you, and all the best to you too!
It’s always worth it for that *one* little smile 😀
I was detained once, a while back by a bunch of overzealous naval pers (was on a course there, the food was excellent and is the only thing I like about the navy, ha) who feigned “concern” for my welfare. Further assessment showed I’d be able to return to work, but I made it a pledge never to mix work-life dramas together.
Yes, I had wondered where you’d gotten to after your last comment on my post a few weeks back, so I s’pose this clears that up. My honest advice would be to avoid meds altogether and seek a more “human” approach to treatment – sustained, directed and vocal interfacing with a trusted individual or (Stendarr forbid) a therapist. Although I’ve heard there are some okay therapists out there. I might seek therapy at some time, but I can be intimidating when I went to, so we’ll see how that works out.
I’m doing okay for now, save for the bitter cold and no more medication. Hope all is well in those fair Nordic plains 😉
Shephard,
Thank you 🙂 Again, I think you’re right, and I am getting therapy — I’ve been seeing my current therapist for a year and a half. Still, although I have always been very suspicious of medications of any kind, I am now on medication for anxiety. However, I don’t feel like therapy and these medications are enough… I can’t cope. My doctor mentioned Zoloft a while back, so that’s why I wanted to check this site for different views on it. But I will definitely stay away from it for as long as possible.
I’m sorry to hear that the cold is still bothering you. I have the opposite problem, as the heat is nearly killing me over here, hah. Why no more medication, if you don’t mind that I ask? It sounds like you need it… If you do decide to try therapy at some point, I hope it will help you. Please take care!
take care. Hope someone can give you the advice your looking for… Sorry for the useless reply
sadspectralgiraffe,
Thank you 🙂 It’s good to see you! How are you? I was so worried when I saw your post a little while back, but then I was placed in a psychiatric hospital and couldn’t keep track (I did manage to get to a computer and see that you had posted again, though). I hope you are okay. Oh, and by the way: I just saw your latest reply to my other post — thank you very much. You are very kind 🙂
‘All medications are designed to zombify you, since that’s the pharmaceutical conglomerate’s only intention for mentally afflicted people. There was someone else here who spoke of a form of “something-something” therapy which yielded outstanding results in comparison to that pack of Skittles the doc wants to give you.’
Hmm, I could not have put this better myself. These so-called meds are unfortunately dangerous in my view, I’ve had no choice but to be on them long-term. Don’t have experience with this particular one, but certainly go for the therapy if you have a choice in the matter. DBT? CBT? Almost any therapy that doesn’t involve ingesting unproven and debilitating toxins…just my two penn’orth from a fellow ‘Husk’, lol.
seppuku,
Thank you for your reply. I agree completely, and as I said to Shephard, I am in therapy, but I don’t feel like it’s enough, so that’s why I’m considering medication as well. Again, thank you for your input. I think I will try to avoid Zoloft — for now, at least. Please take care.
Bluerabbitheart,
I s’pose in time to come you’ll have to share a bit more of your story, or perhaps you can just hint at the bigger picture? I’m not saying you need to do so *immediately* but it’s always good to have a little intel before going in knee deep in the doo-doo. I’m sorry to hear about the therapy – I guess we all yield different results, or perhaps the more human/relating the therapist is to us, the better off we are from receiving their treatment? I really won’t know until I’ve gone through it myself.
I find it odd to think that Scandinavia is hot, seeing how cold the region always looks. But yes, I s’pose the weather isn’t being kind to either of us. 🙁 Well, it’s all expended and I need to get more, and possibly stronger, medication in the days ahead. Yes, I really do need it as I can barely stay vertical on my own now. I hope for the best with therapy too, I’ll also make sure to take care and I’d better say goodnight for now!
Twas nice talking with you again. 🙂
Shephard,
Thank you very much for your interest, and for wanting to help me. It means a whole lot. I wish I could share more, however, I’m wary of doing so over the Internet… But I will think about it. Thank you again… I don’t know what else to say, I’m lost for words.
Oh, I see, I’m sorry to hear that. I hope you can get more (and stronger, if you need it) medication very soon, so that life will be a little easier. I’m so sorry to hear about your problems… Is this due to the cold, or the lack of medication, or both?
Once more, thank you for your wishes. I hope you’ll be feeling better soon. And if you read this reply, I hope you’ve had a good night’s rest. Thank you, it was very nice to talk to you as well 🙂
Bluerabbitheart,
That’s fine by me, and take all the time you need. If for whatever reason you don’t feel confident in sharing it on SP proper, feel free to send an email my way. Now, I’m not trying to pry into your life per se, but I’m willing to indulge your story further so I can better ascertain what to say to you and how I can best be a far away friend to you. Again, it’s entirely up to you and I’ll be happy either way.
Yes, I managed to procure some better, stronger meds and am undergoing a full physical health check some time soon. I’m expecting bad news (what else can you expect?) but I’ll be ready for it either way. It’s due to both reasons I s’pose. I have to get used to it, otherwise I definitely won’t be long for this world.
Hehe. Thank you very much, and I wish the same to you! All the best to you and I hope this reply finds you well (I’d been late in replying, but made a note of your post nonetheless). 🙂
hi bluerabbitheart, good to see you as well. If you dont mind me asking, why were you placed in a psychtriatic hospital? Sorry if that isnt a good question… Hope i dont come across as ‘judgemental’. If i do im sorry. I am ok, but still wanting to die, … I cant get it out of my head that im a failure. Thats all i ever was and am and will ever be. I hope you can hold on and beat that depression one way or another (but please dont kill yourself, though i dont judge people who do. I hope you can try all other options first). You are very kind yourself. Again, please take care. Hugs
sadspectralgiraffe,
Thank you! I don’t mind at all, but it’s a long story… So to make a long story short, I was placed there because, a while ago, I finally caved in and talked about the fact that I want to die. Your question didn’t come across as judgemental at all to me, don’t worry 🙂 I’m sorry to hear that… I feel for you, because I think I feel the same way about myself. However, to be honest you hardly strike me as a failure. You seem very resourceful, and as I said before, you are very kind and caring. That means a lot. Thank you very much for your wishes –I will try to take care the best I can. I wish the same for you… I don’t want you to kill yourself. Please stay safe. *Hugs*
they put you in a hospital for that? Even for talking about. Lets say nearly everyone has had suicidal thoughts, but they tell nobody. It is quite brave to say that you want to die. I could never ever say it, except to my boyfriend. Anyway i think people who are suicidal should be helped to live. Unless they are terminally ill etc. Though of course its the persons choice at the end of the day. Exhaust all other options first if viable.
They had turned me into a zombie too. Some people say they benefited from them though, so maybe you can give them a go, I don’t know. I don’t think everyone reacts to them in the same way.