Posted by Freedom on May 9, 2005, at 19:25:16
In reply to Re:hormones/withdrawl from Zoloft, posted by missred on May 9, 2005, at 15:57:58
> The good news is i was able to get off Zoloft 1yr ago. it took a good 6 months with the last 2 weeks being the worst. The bad news, I allowed my doctor to put me back on due to symptoms of perimenopause. The HRT scared me, so I'm planning on bioidentical hormones. I'm wondering if it woud be better to get the hormones in sync prior to trying to wean off Zoloft again? Also, I tried something called "Immunocal" a suppliment out of Canada last year and it helped with the symptoms of withdrawl somewhat. I take 200mg/daily Zoloft. From what i've read on prior posts from Dr. Bob, I should try taking this in 2 doses, instead of all at once in the morning. I already have insomnia from the hormone loss and take 3-4mg of Lorazapam to help me get to sleep. Any suggestions will be helpful. Does anyone know of a doctor in the Phoenix area that is sympathetic to withdrawl or will even admit there is a dependency situation with Zoloft?
Did you gain weight last time u were on Zoloft? Have you ever tried yoga, walking, meditation, music, etc..to soothe you? Massage is also very beneficial... I don't think most doctors are into natural healing or therapies, so they push the drugs....withdrawl from Zoloft is nasty I must say....however, I think its worse for those who go cold turkey...You need to do whats best for you...Hope everything works out for you
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