Long-ago diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, I am currently on Zoloft prescribed by my GP. Please recommend to me an MD/psychologist in Vancouver, Canada to assist me in the process of weaning off of the drug.
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posted by docgonzo
on Jan 14, 2013 -
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Is it possible for a doctor in a state in which medial marijuana is not legal to write a prescription for a patient in that same state?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 4, 2012 -
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New mom to an 11 week old (who was 6 weeks premature). Postpartum depression still spiraling downward. I spent the last 5 weeks convinced the PPD was caused by a lack of support and put a lot of energy into setting up that support network, but it hasn't helped. How long did it take, and what did it take, before you started recovering from your postpartum depression?
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posted by bluebelle
on Sep 8, 2012 -
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I've recently started taking Zoloft (sertraline), and I'm not sure whether my reaction warrants a visit to the psychiatrist- but I feel weird.
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posted by windykites
on Aug 12, 2012 -
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Help me find a new antidepressant, or manage the problems with the one I'm already on.
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posted by quin
on Aug 6, 2012 -
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I recently started taking Sertraline (zoloft) to deal with anxiety issues, kind of on a trial basis. I think it's been working pretty well, but there are some side effect issues that are making me second guess things.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 6, 2012 -
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Will the immediate, short-term side effects from Zoloft and Klonopin have a serious impact on my ability to study and perform on tests?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 9, 2011 -
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Sertraline (Zoloft) questions: (a) Typical number of days/weeks required from the start of taking medication until the onset of effect, and (b) first hand experiences with daily dosage in adult males relative to body weight and efficacy, 20 mg vs 40 mg?)
posted by thewalrus
on Sep 11, 2011 -
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After 3 weeks on 75 mg of zoloft (previously was on 50 mg) the side effects are helping with my intense anxiety. In fact, I'm pretty apathetic. I'm also having difficulty sleeping and then difficulty waking up, to the point that I slept well into the afternoon today (very unusual for me). I find myself clenching my jaw and rather jittery. And I feel strangely separated from reality, as if I'm in a fog. As hard as it is to fall asleep I feel like I'm fighting sleep all day. Has anyone experienced these symptoms but stayed on the medication and found that they were able to stabilize?
posted by bunderful
on Aug 13, 2011 -
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I'm concerned about my fiancée's mental health. I don't know much about this stuff. Help! Novel-length details within.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 30, 2010 -
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It seems that my psychiatric nurse practitioner, who prescribes my crazy meds, has quit me without notice. The Problem? I take a hefty dose of meds, I'm out, and I don't really want to have to quite cold turkey. An explanation and a few questions under the fold.
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posted by The Pantless Wonder
on Feb 23, 2010 -
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I've been prescribed Sertraline (Zoloft) for depression. I've never taken any SSRI or depression drug before. What can I expect? What should I do or not do?
posted by anonymous
on Jan 28, 2010 -
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Choosing my penis over the pills. How long will it take my libido to recover after a few months of Zoloft?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 5, 2009 -
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I'm beginning to feel like I am taking too many pills. Should I be?....I know YANMD/YANAD.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 4, 2009 -
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I've been on zoloft for a year, and just started taking wellbutrin in addition. Zoloft has made me gain quite a bit of weight, even though I exercise regularly and eat well. How have other people dealt with this?
posted by Lutoslawski
on Jun 16, 2009 -
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Any recommendations for a helpful mental health practitioner person in the area of Portland, Oregon?
After a few stressful months of medication issues, my boyfriend and I have lost a lot of faith in our psychiatrist, and are looking for additional forms of help and advice, whether a therapist, counselor, or even just a different psychiatrist.
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posted by brisquette
on May 21, 2009 -
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Argh. So, a while back I was diagnosed with dysthymia (which is a clinical term for long-term moody, irritable, melancholy, anxious...while not quite clinically depressed and not quite having anxiety disorder). I've felt this way forever, and I'm trying to figure out my next step.
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posted by The Dutchman
on Jan 19, 2009 -
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After many years of chronic depression I have finally achieved a reasonable facsimile of mental health. Except...
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 31, 2008 -
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Heart racing/pounding upon waking up. This happens in the morning and also when I take naps.
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posted by desjardins
on Dec 8, 2008 -
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Why do some people lose weight on SSRIs, while other people gain weight, with no changes in food intake or activity level?
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posted by btkuhn
on Mar 20, 2008 -
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Is there such a thing as DEPPRESIVE COMPULSIVE? Is it something real? Chemical? What and why can't I stop feeling sad, depressed, inadequate?
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posted by eve28
on Mar 24, 2007 -
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I have fought depression, anger, fatigue, lack of motivation (and more) for thirty years. I have taken so many psycho-pharmacological drugs that I couldn't list them all. One constant has been antidepressants. I've been taking Zoloft for ten years. It has left me with memory problems, brain fog, etc. I also take Klonopin (2mgs a day) and that leaves me feeling jittery if I miss it and has the "tolerance' effect of needing more and more. I have tried tapering the Zoloft - very slowly - but I am like a raging lunatic off of it. The Doctor says, "symptoms have returned." I say, "withdrawal," or as they like to call it with antidepressants: "discontinuance syndrome." Hey, if you freak out without it - I don't care what you call it, but withdrawal is what most people would think. The niceties of the semantics I'm not interested in.
***More inside about my desire to try Cognitive Behavioral Therapy***
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posted by Gerard Sorme
on Jan 29, 2007 -
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I'm about to quit taking Zoloft, tapering down from 50 mg daily. I starting taking it because I was having problems dealing with a specific situation, which is now over, and because I tend towards depression. I'm a bit scared to quit. Any advice on quitting? What should I expect? Anecdotes welcome.
posted by anonymous
on Sep 18, 2006 -
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Friend in trouble: bipolar, taking Zoloft, smoking huge amount of marijuana which exacerbates his mania. He's acting crazy. I'm far away -- how can I help? Especially, how can I support his girlfriend, and convince him to accept treatment and quit the pot? Other advice about treatment for bipolar disorder?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 28, 2006 -
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I've got a several month's supply of Zoloft sitting around that I no longer use. I'd like to send it to a friend in another city, as she's got no insurance and the damn stuff's expensive. We both have valid scripts. Am I asking for trouble?
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posted by item
on Jun 7, 2006 -
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Zoloft and sexual side effects, specifically the amelioration thereof. [Too much information inside.]
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posted by stet
on Oct 9, 2004 -
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I take Zoloft (50mg/day) and it's making me drowsy - I'm sleepy during the workday and ready to go to bed by 9:30. I already drink a moderate amount of caffinated beverages, and I work out three to four times a week. What can I do to combat the drowsiness?
posted by ArsncHeart
on Feb 18, 2004 -
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