I am 25 years old and have been on antidepressants since I was 10. I have been on effexor, celexa, lexapro, luvox, paxil, and more that I cant remember. With every one I had some side effect. I kind of just put it to the side and struggled through my side effects. I was recently switched from lexapro to zoloft for 4 weeks. 4 weeks of more side effects and hell. I decided I need to come off everything. I don't want to feel medicated and suffer any longer. As of 7 days ago I have stopped zoloft completely. Day 1, 2, and 3 were bearable. I wasnt nauseous or anxious at all. Day 4 it got worse, day 5 my head was zapping constantly, severe dizziness, and overall severely uncomfortable. Today is day 6 and it is unbearable. I couldnt go to work becuase the dizziness and head shakes are so bad. I just want to be off meds. I feel like I have come this far why give up now but i am struggling. Any advice?
Get back on. Its dangerous what you are doing! After you are back on and stabile speak with your doctor how to properly wean off. Very dangerous what you are olaying with.
My doctor was the one who told me to come off because I was already having side effects on such a low dose... I have an appointment tomorrow. I'm very scared
Hi,
Try not to worry. Glad ur seeing your doctor tomorrow. I also agree that just stopping dead is risky. I did this a few times in my life but eventually always went back on cos I hadn't given it long enough to kick in. I'm on paroxetine which has no side effects for me. The first time I took it I remember wanting to throw up everytime I yawned.
Good luck at the docs tomorrow