Mondot: Scared and confused after being off of Zoloft for 3-4 weeks

[Mondot]

Hi all,

I have heard good things about this website and I’m hoping that it could be a valuable resource to help me make some informed decisions about what to do next after experiencing antidepressant withdrawal symptoms.

 

Sinde July 2022 I have been prescribed SSRIs. My doctor first prescribed me Prozac, which I was on for two months, but I switched to Zoloft due to terrible insomnia caused by Prozac. Since since September 2022, I have been taking Zoloft. My dosage slowly increased to 125 mg. After the anxiety from a period of acute stress in my life subsided, I decided I no longer wanted to take Zoloft.

My family doctor is not great, so stupidly, I didn’t consult her and just started to slowly reduce my doseage. A few weeks ago, I finished my last 25mg pills and haven’t renewed my prescription. 
 

Since then, I’ve experienced two main symptoms: the infamous brain zap sensation and slurred speech. I’m finding I have to concentrate so hard to speak clearly. 
 

I made an appointment with my family doctor tomorrow to ask for help. Looking for some guidance here about what to do next. Should I go back on at a low dose of 25mg and taper down with liquid Zoloft from there? Any advice is appreciated.

 

Edited July 6, 2023 by manymoretodays
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[Altostrata]

Welcome, @Mondot

 

Yes, you are having typical signs of withdrawal. You might get liquid sertraline and reinstate 10mg -- this may be enough to stop withdrawal. After you stabilize for some months, you might taper more gradually. See

What is withdrawal syndrome? 
 
About reinstating and stabilizing to reduce withdrawal symptoms 
 
The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization 

Tips for tapering off sertraline (Zoloft)
 

Alternatively, if you want to work with a medical tapering service, you might look into Outro.com, it offers services in Ontario and British Columbia.

 

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[manymoretodays]

18 hours ago, Altostrata said:

To help us out, follow these instructions Please put your drug and withdrawal history in your signature You may need to use a computer to do this.

 

Welcome Mondot,

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