Quincy:
The butterfly effect. A single movement can change everything. The user says:
It is true. Before starting therapy, I was constantly restless. Now, the Zoloft keeps me quite calm. I find myself just sitting at my computer, watching the hours slip away. Previously, time seemed to move far too slowly.
Before I started taking Zoloft, I would wake up briefly in a state of restlessness. There were times when, while drifting off under intense stress, I experienced hypnagogic hallucinations. It was like a glitch in the transition to sleep. When I mentioned this to my therapist, he simply laughed. When I asked if it meant I was experiencing psychosis, he assured me I wasn't—just dealing with high levels of stress.😁My current regimen consists of one Zoloft tablet in the morning and 5 mg of Norvale in the evening. My doctor initially considered prescribing a 2 mg dose instead. I told him quite plainly: Doctor, what good is 2 mg to me? I have had 2 mg sitting in my cabinet for months just in case, and even then, 5 mg feels right. To me, 2 mg feels like nothing more than a child's candy.🤣To return to my previous point... since starting Zoloft, I have experienced intense fatigue. In those early stages, I would often collapse into bed by the afternoon, needing to sleep much earlier than I ever have before.😲Things have calmed down a bit. Honestly, this antidepressant keeps me steady enough that I don't really need the Ambien before bed anymore. I only take it if I absolutely need to fall asleep faster or if I ended up going to bed late.
I have never tried Lexus. I am only familiar with Normabel and Helex. Helex doesn't work for me; it makes me feel unsteady. For a while, I relied on herbs, plants, and various supplements, but eventually, I decided to stop that approach. I am glad I did. You will see things improve once the therapy begins to take effect.😉 |
Our side effects seem to be more or less the same. Essentially, Luxet has the same composition as Zoloft, just from a different manufacturer like Pfizer.
I reached out to my doctor again today regarding this persistent fatigue and sleepiness. She explained that these are simply the mood fluctuations tied to depression—which makes sense, given I am not yet on a full tablet. Later this afternoon, a wave of irritability set in. I managed to settle myself down by taking half of a 0.25mg Xanax.
Looking back through the previous posts, some people mentioned that Zoloft can cause drowsiness initially before eventually providing an energy boost. It seems you are on the right track.
I have also relied on chemical alternatives. However, given my experience with perimenopause—the mood swings and fluctuations—it was simply not an option to go without.
Adjusting to medication feels like a constant cloud hanging over your head.
I am glad to hear you are feeling better. It offers hope to others. I have read your words about your recovery a hundred times now; they bring me peace.