My experience taking Zoloft (Sertraline) for anxiety.

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Жыл бұрын

Join me in my latest vlog as I discuss my experience taking Zoloft (Sertraline) for general anxiety disorder/GAD - side effects, dose, impact on my life etc.
Disclaimer: this video does not constitute medical or other advice.

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@simondean3945 Жыл бұрын

Lovely update. Very glad to hear that things are on track!

@sophieradford Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@trinaplants142 Жыл бұрын

I have been suffering with severe anxiety for years and zoloft is the only one that works for me

@sophieradford Жыл бұрын

It’s the only one I’ve tried but it’s working well for me. Hope you’re feeling well!

@Ohkeh640 5 ай бұрын

Insomnia? Night sweats?

@k.a.9397 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video and thanks a lot for the people who are sharing their experience in comments section.

@Gaz-Stanley Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this insight. I've just started taking Sertrailine a few days ago for the first time for severe anxiety & PTSD. I'm hoping I see improvements in my health in a few weeks after seeing many positive reviews. Good luck on your journey Sophie. Gary

@sophieradford Жыл бұрын

Thank you - and to you! I hope it goes well.

@WarrenPeace007 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to produce this video. Very interesting to hear your experience. I started taking Sertraline about 2 months ago. The first 4 weeks weren’t pleasant, but since then I’ve felt much better.

@sophieradford Жыл бұрын

So pleased to hear you’re starting to feel better. My GP told me it takes 4 weeks to start to feel the benefits of the medication, and that six weeks onwards is when you’ll feel the benefits most. Let me know how you get on!

@kaleahwilliams3862 Жыл бұрын

Did anyone experience lip moving like a lil twitching

@sophieradford Жыл бұрын

@kaleahwilliams3862 not with my lips but I know what you mean about twitching! I think it’s quite usual on SSRIs.

@Joe-fg5zz Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I've been considering going on anxiety medication for a while and was unsure. This has helped. glad you feel better ☺️

@sophieradford Жыл бұрын

Pleased to hear it! I was unsure at the start too but it’s really helped me.

@maryissound 4 ай бұрын

Zoloft is an anti depressant not an anxiety med

@beautifulme7 Жыл бұрын

Zoloft had been amazing for me!! So glad it’s working for you also!

@sophieradford Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s great isn’t it. I’ve just increased my dose to 100 mg and it’s working really well.

@scott21889 3 ай бұрын

@sophieradford does it good for you for anxiety? I just got prescribed 50 mg of it yesterday does it help good with it? Just nervous to try it with the side effects but the anxiety sucks.

@chimeiamv Жыл бұрын

This is really reassuring as I've lost a lot of weight down from being obese in the past but I still struggle with my anxiety and depression, now it's gotten bad to the point where I am seeking medication. I still am wondering if the stuff actually does make you gain weight or just increase appetite. It assures me to see that it seems to have been weight-neutral for you, but I'm going to have to see how it reacts to me. I'm not too concerned about the bodily effects though because I'd rather feel normal no matter the cost. Also, your voice was really soothing and pleasant so it reassured me, too.

@sophieradford Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment, I hope you’re ok! I was worried about the impact on my weight too but really it’s been negligible and my appetite is back to normal now too - it was only impacted for the first week or so. Really hope things go well for you!

@briandavenport8971 5 ай бұрын

I’ve been on it for two years. It’s definitely time to move on and taper off it.

@StephenCraig22 8 ай бұрын

Very useful thank you. Just started day 3 headaches and not sleeping, good to know that this eases.

@sophieradford 8 ай бұрын

Yes they both eased for me within a few weeks. I hope everything goes well for you. I’ve been taking Zoloft for over a year now and am actually now reducing my dose, so any questions please feel free to get in touch.

@Ohkeh640 5 ай бұрын

@@sophieradfordwhy are you reducing?

@Ohkeh640 5 ай бұрын

@@sophieradfordmany have insomnia and sweats on Zoloft

@sarahwilliams8630 6 ай бұрын

Just started back on zoloft. My depression and anxiety is controlling my life. Ive put this off for so long. But its time i take control again!!

@sophieradford 6 ай бұрын

Wishing you the best of luck! I hope you start to feel better soon. Let me know is you get on x

@paulgoddard-jm3md Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Video I have the prescription and have been too anxious to take it (the Irony) hoping to start soon I've suffered with really bad anxiety the last few years out of nowhere will start on the 25mg like you to try to avoid any side effects. Thanks Again 👍

@sophieradford Жыл бұрын

I felt the same about starting! Focus on getting through the first few weeks and be kind to yourself, and hopefully you’ll start to feel much better.

@ramrab8368 Жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@glossy_aesthetics5805 7 ай бұрын

I'm also taking sertraline 50mg for depression and anxiety.It's been 6 months and It really helped me to get recovered.Now I'm living my best life☺️

@sophieradford 6 ай бұрын

That’s wonderful to hear! X

@Ohkeh640 5 ай бұрын

How has it been? Any insomnia? Night sweats?

@nmacog Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I have just started on 50mg today. I really hope it helps as I have hit rockbottom

@sophieradford Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that and I hope you start to feel better - it’s an awful feeling when you’re anxious isn’t it. Hopefully the medication will help you as much as it helped me. Let me know how you get on.

@jlexusjlexus8214 9 ай бұрын

I'm at the point where my attacks almost make me black out. Is that the case for you?

@Ohkeh640 5 ай бұрын

How has it been? Any insomnia? Night sweats?

@nmacog 5 ай бұрын

I've been OK with it to be honest, 8months in it is really helping with my mindset - I do exercise every morning before work 45mins rowing or exercise bike which is also helping mentally@@Ohkeh640

@samanthakilkenny3357 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for telling us your journey. I have a prescription for anxiety and want to start, I was thinking of booking 2 weeks off work to do this, I wondered have you been able to work/ function through the side effects? I'm worried 2 weeks might not be enough, I have a very busy job that needs full commitment? Thanks again.

@sophieradford Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I remember feeling exactly the same. I’m a lawyer and was worried starting the medication would impact my work, but in fact I was mostly fine. That said, my GP told me that some people do ask for leave when they start taking Zoloft.

@sophieradford Жыл бұрын

I hope you feel better soon.

@MissNevaehKay Жыл бұрын

I’d definitely advise taking a couple of weeks off work, I couldn’t really function in the same way and each day was different. For me, the headaches, the shakes, the anxiety and lack of appetite tapered off after 2 weeks. Document how you feel each day so you can see your progress as the days go on.

@sophieradford Жыл бұрын

Yes, good advice. Documenting how you feel is really helpful.

@lonesomebeetroot3376 10 күн бұрын

I’ve just started taking 50 mg. 4 days now and I really hate it. I feel like I’ve taken illicit drugs. Just really odd. Very tired, increased anxiety, “jittery”. I hope it all works out. I’m tempted to quit taking it. I’m also worried about side effects such as long term loss of libido.

@sophieradford 9 күн бұрын

It took me a few weeks to get used to it but then it was very helpful for me. Everyone is different though. Good luck with it all!

@Moonlotus1992 8 ай бұрын

I just started taking it today. My doctor prescribed 25mg of Zoloft. To help with my anxiety/PTSD and increase sleep for me.

@Ohkeh640 5 ай бұрын

How has it been? Any insomnia? Night sweats?

@raptrz_ 8 ай бұрын

I took Zoloft for 4 years of my life and it really helped. But i stopped taking it for 2 years now, and my anxiety is so bad ive decided to take it again after seeing my doctor. Im taking 50mgs now, but have just woke up from sleeping, shaking with anxiety. It felt as though the inside of my body was shaking, kinda like a pins and needles feeling. Has anyone else had this?

@sophieradford 8 ай бұрын

sorry to hear you’re not feeling very well - I’ve not had that feeling myself but I read somewhere that anxiety can make you feel like you have pins and needles sometimes. I hope you get to the bottom of it soon.

@rayme1975 2 ай бұрын

That happened to me, it's like an uncontrollable spasm. It went into a full panic attack after this things have settled down a lot more since then. Still having a few side effects but I think I'm close to getting them under control.

@swanny64 Жыл бұрын

Just started it 4 days ago, fingers crossed, have been on Celexa and mirtazapine before. Celexa worked well for 12 years, then didn't. have a lot of health anxiety so i'm hoping it helps

@sophieradford Жыл бұрын

Wishing you the best of luck! I hope you start to feel better.

@Ohkeh640 5 ай бұрын

How has it been? Any insomnia? Night sweats?

@evanskipper5324 7 ай бұрын

😍

@Moonlotus1992 8 ай бұрын

I felt drowsy and this helped me nap. Lol. I'm hoping it'll help me sleep too.

@Ohkeh640 5 ай бұрын

How has it been? Any insomnia? Night sweats?

@Moonlotus1992 8 ай бұрын

Did it help anyone else sleep?

@Ohkeh640 5 ай бұрын

It causes insomnia for many

@bigcooks2526 Жыл бұрын

How about side effects ? I’m first week in feeling like I’m on mdma or some type of drug , I want to feel sober

@sophieradford Жыл бұрын

Any side effects I felt definitely reduced after a few weeks. I certainly felt like I had so much more energy when I started taking the medication but my GP said that was normal and that it would reside (which it did). Hope you start to feel better very soon!

@bigcooks2526 Жыл бұрын

@@sophieradford I reduced the dose , instead of 50 mlgrm, I start taking 25/ half of the pill , second day , I start to feel much more sober , and started to feel some benefits, started working out as well , thank you , I’m healthy and sporty men, didn’t like the feeling of being intoxicated, but start feeling better

@sophieradford Жыл бұрын

So pleased to hear it!

@Ohkeh640 5 ай бұрын

How has it been? Any insomnia? Night sweats?

@macgore1953 Жыл бұрын

Im on day 7, my anxiety is bad or worse, so you're saying this will go away? In time

@sophieradford Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear your anxiety is bad or worse - it was the same for me when I started but it got better in a few weeks. Hang in there. I hope you’re ok

@Ohkeh640 5 ай бұрын

How has it been? Any insomnia? Night sweats?

@Ohkeh640 5 ай бұрын

Damn did it get better???

@catandthemoon Ай бұрын

I use to take Setraline and night sweats / insomnia is common. Not pleasant but common

@irishgirl1753 10 ай бұрын

I had to stop insomnia got worse

@sophieradford 10 ай бұрын

That’s sounds very difficult, insomnia is awful. Hope you’re feeling better now?

@guyfawkes4404 9 ай бұрын

I took my first 25 mg at 3 pm. I was awake the whole night tossing and turning. Day 2 I slept but kept waking up every hour. This is day 3. Hopefully I can sleep as I feel drained/light headed.

@sophieradford 9 ай бұрын

@@guyfawkes4404 I hope things start to improve for you soon! It took me a little while to get used to the medication but it was worth it to bring my anxiety down. Good luck 🤞🏻

@guyfawkes4404 9 ай бұрын

@@sophieradford This is day 4. Had blood test at 9.15 am. I felt like a zombie walking to the doctors. Felt better once I came home. More relaxed but still have a foggy head. 3 pm will be day 5. Going up to 50 mg after 7 days. I dread to think! I'll keep updating.

@sophieradford 9 ай бұрын

@guyfawkes4404 The first few weeks were hard for me too but I did start to feel better from week 3/4. Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

@Hezzey 6 ай бұрын

Those mind/thought pills are no good for human beings. My suggestion would be to not take pills because of your thoughts. I am a man rapidly approaching old age, and I am very aware of what those things do to a person and I would say they don’t do a damn bit of good .

@sophieradford 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this - really helpful to get different perspectives!