Illumination: titrating off Zoloft for my well-being

[Illumination]

I’m going to start my journey towards taking back my power by honoring my desire to live a more holistic lifestyle by increasing my knowledge around my optimum health and well-being In 2019. I will begin by asking my doctor to decrease the size of my AD (Zoloft) so I can begin the titration process and over time slowly reduce my SSRI amount  as I add positive lifestyle changes in that will aid in supporting me and also motivate me to follow my intuition and allow for divine guidance to lead the way through diet, exercise, meditation, yoga, and journaling on a daily basis. 

 

 

Edited December 28, 2018 by ChessieCat
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[ChessieCat]

Hi Illumination and welcome to SA,

 

SA recommends tapering by no more than 10% of the current dose (not the original dose) and holding for about 4 weeks to allow the brain to adapt to not getting as much of the drug.

 

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LINKS:

 

Before you begin tapering what you need to know

 

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

Dr Joseph Glenmullen's Withdrawal Symptoms

 

Tips for tapering off Zoloft (sertraline)  -  this topic explains how to get the dose you need

 

How do you talk to a doctor about tapering and withdrawal?

What should I expect from my doctor about withdrawal symptoms?

 

Non-drug techniques to cope

 

Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization

 

Keep it Simple, Slow and Stable

 

The only supplements SA recommends, try a small amount one at a time:

 

Magnesium
 

Omega-3 Fish Oil

 

There are many existing topics on SA.  I like to use google and add survivingantidepressants.org to my search term.

 

This is your own Introduction topic where you can ask questions about your own situation and journal your progress.

 

 

Edited December 28, 2018 by ChessieCat
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