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Posted by Lorz on May 1, 2006, at 22:24:56
I have been on 50 mg. zoloft, neurontin and flexerol for fibromyalgia, depression and IBS for over 10 years. I am trying to conceive so I went off the neurontin last fall, with horrendous anxiety so bad that I wanted to smoke for a month straight after having quit 10 years ago, coincidentally when I went on the zoloft. I did a very gradual tapering off of the zoloft (25 mg to a month, followed by 25 mg every other day for another 2 weeks, etc.), so I didn't experience the tingling sensations that I experienced when I went cold turkey a few years back. The issue I am experiencing now is that I have a job that I love for the most part. I have a good deal of responsibility at work. Two weeks ago, around the same time I went off the zoloft totally, I began hating my work day. I feel frustrated, overwhelmed, impatient and very very angry. I have been exploding at employees and feel like I am rapidly loosing my composure and my sanity. I come home feeling defeated and very depressed. My self esteem is in the cr*pper. Will this feeling pass? I am really worried that I will revert back to the old me of 10 years ago. I want to overcome this but need to have the faith that I will be ok and not loose my job and my sobriety and smobriety ( I haven't drank or smoked in over 10 years) in the process.
Can anyone relate to this?
Lorz
Posted by ClearSkies on May 2, 2006, at 7:07:57
In reply to Zoloft Withdrawal Newby, posted by Lorz on May 1, 2006, at 22:24:56
There are many people here who have gone through the withdrawal process from medications. You might find some responses if you post your message on the Withdrawal board - cut and paste the message content.
I can appreciate your apprehension!! - I have recently tapered off of Xanax and Ambien and stopped Neurontin suddenly after a bad 2 week trial. In my situation I'd say that increased anxiety is due more from fear of possible relapse rather than certainty of it because of stopping the medications.
It's nice to meet you - welcome again to Babble!
ClearSkies
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