Posted by Cam W. on April 5, 2000, at 18:51:19
In reply to Re: Zoloft Troubles, posted by Adam on April 5, 2000, at 18:03:41
Adam - Bob may be right about the natural ups and downs of depression, even while taking antidepressant medication. I had a ...er, friend, who went to his 20th high school reunion and smoked a joint while taking Zoloft. Nothing, but a buzz (could have been the beer). He was terribly out of practice with these depressants as well. True cannabis psychosis is rare, but may be more often seen as a trigger to bipolar disorder. I'm not saying to go ahead and smoke your brains out; it is best to keep away from depressants when you are depressed. I believe it just slows recovery.Some of my clients who self medicate with marijuana do end up relapsing sooner, it seems. I see this in people with schizophrenia, but not usually people with depression. It could also be that the ones with schizophrenia are about to relapse anyway and are trying to stop or slow the descent into hell (relapse).
Also, after only a month on Zoloft, you may not have ridded yourself of all the side effects associated with starting the meds just yet. Give it another week or two and see how you feel. Good luck - Cam W.
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