Hello Everyone,
I'm usually on a couple of other forums, but happened to stop over here and saw this post. Wow! what responses! So, Zoloft explains my constant hunger, and I thought it was the Flexeril... I believe I will definately gain much weight if I stop exercising regularly. I have already picked up much needed weight, but don't want anymore....
Best wishes and take care everyone..
Many Huggs,
Vanessa
Mekkie and snickersmom is everything okay, haven't heard from you two in a couple days! Thinking about you!!!
Hi nivram...i have not been online for a few days cause i have it difficult for a few days now with terrible hot flashes and mood swings the hot flashes just see to come up out of know where also my heartbeat is irregular im very down at this moment im feeling very unhappy latly, just cant get myself motivated to do anything i wonder how much longer i have to have this withdrawal its 2 months and 2 weeks for me off Z and im starting to think withdrawal is never going to go....i just dont understand. It all sounds very negative the way i talk now but its just getting to much now and the spacy felling i have in my head is frustrating cause i cant think straight or conscentrate. The most simplest thing as going to the shop takes me alot of effort and energie ...i dont know why its taking longer for me with withdrawal i have read somethings on internet that a woman had withdrawal for 3 months and i HOPE that in febuari i feel beter but its like it will never end so sorry to be so negative again this is one of the reasons i didt post here for a few days as i didnt wanna keep writting the same things over and over about what im STILL going through.
How is Hillari doing?
How is Hillari doing?
Hello everyone...everything is okay here. I've been really busy getting ready for a work project so I haven't been able to post as usual.
I am going to talk to my psychiatrist about coming off Zoloft. I have to get some of this weight off!!!! I guess I'm just going to have to tough it out until I can lose some weight and then go back on the minimal dose if necessary. I hate having to choose but I can't be this heavy anymore.
Otherwise things are good. Have a great weekend! 
Oh Mekkie, my heart is aching for you, I wish there something i could tell you that would make everything better for you! I'm not a docotor of course but the symptoms your posting souond like you might be having some anxeity attacks, the heart beat, even the hot flashes your feeling could be contributed to this. Please don't be down on your self for this, its not your fault!!!! Have you talked with your doctor lately about what your feeling? Please don't ever feel like your a downer, you need to talk about how your feeling and thats why we are all on this forum, to help support and get support when we need it!!! Have you tried a good B complex to help stabelize your moods? Your going to get better, keep going forward! I have read that the mood swings and hot flashes can be contributed to hormone inbalances too, this maybe something to talk to your doctor about! Please continue to post if your up to it! I haven't really talked to Hillarie about this lately as I seemed to ask to much I would irritate her. The last couple days have seemed to be good days, it could be many factors as to why thow. One day at a time, are you able to carry out the daily routines that you need to or use to? Take care and keep in touch, talk with someone close to you, you need not to carry this all on your shoulders alone!
Good luck sickersmom with going off Zoloft. Did you talk with your pdoc about the topomax, they say it helps with the taking some of the weight off, Hillarie didn't tolerate it very well so we dicontued it.
Thinking of you all!!!
Mekkie, I just wanted to say that I am so sorry that you are feeling so bad and for so long. I was on Zoloft also and only had about 2 and 1/2 weeks of side effects. I was wondering if you have been to see your physician regarding this? Maybe something else is going on medically? Did you family doctor or a psychiatrist prescribe the Zoloft? I am wondering as for people that do have side effects that are unbearable as you have described, if this is what it is, than there is medication that they can order for this (it is a benzatropine type med). Maybe trying inquiring if this is a possibility for you. I hope that you start to feel better real soon.
~elisha
Well everyone...I started on my 50mgs of Zoloft today. I have an appointment with my doctor in a couple of weeks and I've just about decided that I have no other choice but to come off the Zoloft. My weight is out of control and I can't tolerate it any longer. I'm really scared but maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised. I could tolerate all of the other side effects of coming off the Zoloft except my OCD thoughts coming back.
Snickersmom, go o slow as we all know. I was trying to find the post I was reading yesterday about tapering off meds and how slow you should really go. It told how to break it down according to a indivaulals weight I think or something it was very interseting and about why you don't want to go cold turkey because of the side effects that you will encounter and how they may stay with you or return. I hope mekkie is doing okay, I get worried when she hasn't posted fro awhile, expecially when she seemed so discouraged!!!
Mekkie if your are reading the posts, just let us know how your doing if you feel up to it! We're here you and care about you!! You said you felt as thow you may be being a downer, NOT AT ALL!~!!!!! We want to hear from you and help you through this difficult time the best we can!!
Best to everyone!
Hello everyone,been busy with my studie the last days trying to keep myself busy doing my everyday things sorry to say but im still going through abit of a rough time..dont get e wrong its not everyday i feel bad!! I have my good days too when i feel happy and free in myself these moments seem to last longer than usual.mostly mood swings when i awake and then they fade through the rest of the day,hot flashes happen every once in a while but not the whole day so thats an improvement.I know myself that i still suffer from withdrawal and that some of you think its lasting to long and it could be for other reasons but i feel that i still have zoloft in my blood system because i expearience things i never have had before zoloft ie electric zaps,mood swings,hot flashes...these are not normal for me and it has nothing to do with hormone inbalance i wish it did then it could be put right. I know that the day will come when i have got through this hell that i will post here saying how great i feel and that its all out my system and that day is coming i believe that!!!!!!
Nivram...im so happy that finaly Hillari is feeling good, she also went through along hell!
Oh i forgot to mention...I have been losing weight i think i lost 3 kilo (pounds i dont know sorry) and im still losing-and the funnie thing is i dont exercise i eat normal and i have not changed my diet.Just goes to show!!Here`s me thinking i never gonna lose it and in time i am and the same is going to happen with my withdrawal in time.
Take care everybody
By the way ....how dare they advertise zoloft on this site!!!!!! Has anyone else seen that advertisement from zoloft on here???? you should read it ...ITS A JOKE hahahahhaha
Mekkie it was good to see your post! I have seen the zoloft advertisement on here!!LOL I'm also excited to hear about your weight loss, Hillarie lost a couple of pounds too, she has been working out in the Am and has just with the PM work out after school. She has been watching her intake of calories since she started gaining all her zoloft weight. One thing that I notice with her since she has been off the zoloft is that she dosen't have all the hair loss that she use to. Her bathroom floor use have hair all over it and the sink. Did anyone else experince hair loss while on it? I remember having her thyroid checked in November or October because of that and the rapid weight change and fatigue. She too still battles the mood swings I know, I'm not sure if their getting better or not, I hope so, I have to be careful because I asked to much and irritate her by this. It hard to know whats normal I mean being a teenager and gjoing through all those changes and all. Mekkie your outlook is so wonderful and your determenion to beat this is endless, your awesome and a inspiration to this forum! I do beleive the zoloft can still be effecting you, I think the brain is still craving it and having reactions to not having it. Everyone is different and medications effect everyone differently. I wish I knew then what I know now, not sure if we would of went the zoloft route. Keep up the good work and I'm excited to hear about the weight loss, keep it up!! 
Good luck with your studies, its so nice to read a smile in your heart!!!
Oh Nivram tell me about the hairloss ...my sink was full my boyfriend has recently unblocked them all i think there was enough hair to make a wig LOL !!! All my bald patches are in recovery hahhaha!!
nivram said...
Mekkie it was good to see your post! I have seen the zoloft advertisement on here!!LOL I'm also excited to hear about your weight loss, Hillarie lost a couple of pounds too, she has been working out in the Am and has just with the PM work out after school. She has been watching her intake of calories since she started gaining all her zoloft weight. One thing that I notice with her since she has been off the zoloft is that she dosen't have all the hair loss that she use to. Her bathroom floor use have hair all over it and the sink. Did anyone else experince hair loss while on it? I remember having her thyroid checked in November or October because of that and the rapid weight change and fatigue. She too still battles the mood swings I know, I'm not sure if their getting better or not, I hope so, I have to be careful because I asked to much and irritate her by this. It hard to know whats normal I mean being a teenager and gjoing through all those changes and all. Mekkie your outlook is so wonderful and your determenion to beat this is endless, your awesome and a inspiration to this forum! I do beleive the zoloft can still be effecting you, I think the brain is still craving it and having reactions to not having it. Everyone is different and medications effect everyone differently. I wish I knew then what I know now, not sure if we would of went the zoloft route. Keep up the good work and I'm excited to hear about the weight loss, keep it up!! Good luck with your studies, its so nice to read a smile in your heart!!!
Mekkie it was good to see your post! I have seen the zoloft advertisement on here!!LOL I'm also excited to hear about your weight loss, Hillarie lost a couple of pounds too, she has been working out in the Am and has just with the PM work out after school. She has been watching her intake of calories since she started gaining all her zoloft weight. One thing that I notice with her since she has been off the zoloft is that she dosen't have all the hair loss that she use to. Her bathroom floor use have hair all over it and the sink. Did anyone else experince hair loss while on it? I remember having her thyroid checked in November or October because of that and the rapid weight change and fatigue. She too still battles the mood swings I know, I'm not sure if their getting better or not, I hope so, I have to be careful because I asked to much and irritate her by this. It hard to know whats normal I mean being a teenager and gjoing through all those changes and all. Mekkie your outlook is so wonderful and your determenion to beat this is endless, your awesome and a inspiration to this forum! I do beleive the zoloft can still be effecting you, I think the brain is still craving it and having reactions to not having it. Everyone is different and medications effect everyone differently. I wish I knew then what I know now, not sure if we would of went the zoloft route. Keep up the good work and I'm excited to hear about the weight loss, keep it up!! Good luck with your studies, its so nice to read a smile in your heart!!! Snickersmom good luck in lowering your zoloft.
Maybe its too personal but what kinda ocd thoughts have you had?? I watched a program about people who suffer from it ...one woman she was so scared to throw anything in the rubbish she had to go through all her rubbish about 5 or 6 times before she would finaly throw it away, her only help to overcome this was therapy ofcourse..confrontation her therapist made her confront her fear and throw little bits of paper in the rubbish everyday till she stopped been scared.THis won her fear over. It might all be old news to you and maybe no help at all,but i have fears and im just learning now that i should just go with my feeling and confront those fears before it becomes an obsession.
i dont know if i made any sence but i hope you the best happiness in life and you will get there soon believe me. We all will
snickersmom said...
Well everyone...I started on my 50mgs of Zoloft today. I have an appointment with my doctor in a couple of weeks and I've just about decided that I have no other choice but to come off the Zoloft. My weight is out of control and I can't tolerate it any longer. I'm really scared but maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised. I could tolerate all of the other side effects of coming off the Zoloft except my OCD thoughts coming back.
Well everyone...I started on my 50mgs of Zoloft today. I have an appointment with my doctor in a couple of weeks and I've just about decided that I have no other choice but to come off the Zoloft. My weight is out of control and I can't tolerate it any longer. I'm really scared but maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised. I could tolerate all of the other side effects of coming off the Zoloft except my OCD thoughts coming back.
This is my first time online. I stopped Zoloft cold turkey two weeks ago. It has been quite difficult, nausea, brain freeze, dizziness, and stomach problems. I stopped it because of the fact that I am hooked on these pills. I also absolutely hate the weight gain. I went on it 3 years ago, to deal with my mothers cancer. I quickly put on 10 pounds and during the course of the next two years gained a total of 18 pounds. My mother died a year and a half ago, and I do believe that the Zoloft got me through it, but now I must learn to deal with problems without having to resort to pills. In two weeks, I have lost 4 pounds, which I am so happy about. I never consulted a doctor about stopping cold turkey. My husband made me call him today because of my withdrawal symptoms. I will let you know later on what he tells me. It brought me so much comfort to read all of your stories and comments. You are helping so many. Thank you, trully!
Welcome Ale!
Yes, we are never encouraged or encourage others to stop any medication of any kind cold turkey. I've tapered myself from 150 mgs. to 50 mgs. over the past two or three months and only this week started the 50 mgs. If you need to talk to people who have been through the withdrawal, you've come to the right place. It's amazing how these "miracles" can completely screw up your mind and body! Just hang in there...we are all in this together.
I'm to see my doctor in about two weeks and I have to tell him to take me off Zoloft completely so I can lose some of this weight I've gained. I know I won't lose all of it but if I could just lose half, I would be so happy. I take Zoloft for treatment of OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). I'm frightened that my obsessional thoughts will return but I'm really at a point where I don't have any other choice.
I think we are all frustrated by the weight gain caused by this drug and it's nice to have a place where you realize that the weight gain is, for the most part, not your fault but the fault of the medication.
So again, welcome.
Hello to all the regulars. How is everyone doing?
Hey guys!!!!
It took me this long to realize that they locked the other page!! i know i can be so duh sometimes! anyway i have been good, have my moments from time to time, but who doesn't. Feb. 4 will be 3 months off the meds and i have only lost 2-3 pounds 
!!!!! this whole weight thing is driving me up the wall and i notice that as each day passes i grow more and more angry and have become absolutly obsessed with my whole weight gain situation. The people around me are becoming aggrevated with my obsession. i can't help it!!! and i think i am so obsessed because i have no clue how long it will take the weight to come off. if i had a time frame i would feel better. don't get me wrong, i feel much different weight wise now since coming off the meds. I must have lost a majority of my water weight because i am not nearly as swollen and i do look a little, and i emphasize little, skinner these days. but not to much showing on the scale. And then i hear about people losing 5-7 ponds after the first month or two coming off the med. i just want to know when it is my turn. i feel like i have been waiting patiently, but then i think about it and think to myself if i am being fair to think that 3 months is long enough to see any change? what do you guys think? Am i jumping the gun here? should i be more patient? how long do you guys think? has anyone come accross any information reguarding getting back to normal after zoloft? i would really value your opinion so please respond if you get a chance.
Mentally i feel great. i hope everyone is getting along ok and i am going to go back and read all the posts on this forum to catch up with everyone's progress. Good to find you all again and keep your heads up!!!!
Now i am going to respond to each individually
Mekkie...I am so sorry to hear that you still going through the horrible withdrawls associated with coming off zoloft. i can remember when i went through them. a lot of what you are complaining about is what i went through as well: i.e. the zaps (were the worst) and the hot flashes. continue to hang in there. but eventually you may have to go to your doctor to see if they may be able to get to the bottom of why you are having withdrawls for so long. congrats on the weight loss. i converted 3 kilos into pounds and you lost 6 pounds!!!! i was actually jealous when i saw the result !!LOL!! your doing better in the weight area than i am. Now only if the darn withdrawls would go away, you would be in good shape!! it will in time sweetie!!
Snickermom... i am glad to hear that you are going to brave your OCD and come off zoloft. not only is it important for you to be healthy mentally, but i think it is more important to be healthy physically and if you are too over weight, it will put strain on your body physically and can cause compleactions in the future and lets face it without a body, there is no mind!! at times you feel like you are stuck between a rock and a hard place because you can't have both mental and physical stability at the same time with zoloft. I think you are making a good decision and you never know how things will turn out until you try. i also wanted to ask you, when you came off zoloft and lost your weight about how long did it take you? i am going mad over here wondering about that.
Nivram...you mentioned that hillarie was having a difficult time with fatigue while taking that medication along with her zoloft. when i first started taking zoloft i was always tired and would literally fall asleep at work . so i started taking it when i got home from work after i was done doing what i needed to do for the night so that the fatigue would not bother me because i would be sleeping. up until the day i stopped zoloft i took it at night. of course the fatigue will subside after awhile, but until it does that is a good way to avoid it during the day when you are most active. just a thought.
Jaymay...seems like all is well with you! rock on with your bad self.
anyway guys i am supposed to be studying right now so i guess i am going to actually go and do that now. take care and hope to hear back from you!! 
Hi everybody ...Im feeling good the last few days i thought i would never say this hihihih I think your all doing well aswell cause i aint seen you online for a few days now.As for my weight ..well i lost some but im blowing up again i think and HOPE its to do with my menstruation.Great to feel good and not have any withdrawal though yippie
i thought i would never say this hihihih I think your all doing well aswell cause i aint seen you online for a few days now.As for my weight ..well i lost some but im blowing up again i think and HOPE its to do with my menstruation.Great to feel good and not have any withdrawal though yippie Take care
i am really happy to hear that you are feeling better mekkie... i knew you would. As for myself i went to the doctor on friday because i have a sinus problem right now, anyway the doctor weighed me and i have lost 5 pounds!!! i was so excited i started jumping up and down. the doctor that i went to on friday is the same doctor that put me on zoloft and i told him off for prescribing that crap to me. he said that everyone's body is different and there is no way that he could have predicted whether the meds would cause weight gain. He told me to focus more on the fact that since i have stopped taking the drug that my weight has stabilized and now has started to come off. he said that it was for sure the zoloft that caused the weight because if it wasn't, i would have continued to gain even after stopping the meds. so i was really excited. still have no idea how long it will take to lose all the weight but i don't even care anymore because i am seeing results and that is all that matters. hope to hear from you guys soon. take care!!!
Allybooboo...thats kinda weird or maybe a coinsidence but i recently went to my doc about my sinus`s been blocked morning and night it was realy anoying..
Great 5lb thats good news and the rest will go aswell,keep reminding yourself it was the meds and not yourself .
Snickersmom...how are you doing with the tapering?
Jaymay ...you ok ?? guess so !! NOt seen you in along time
Nivram how are things with your daughter ???
Take Care everyone