About Kate Expertise I can help with questions about life situations, dealing with stress and psychiatric disorders that deal with addiction. Throughout my own life I have experienced post-partum depression, and depression periodically. Having studied the field of Psychology as an undergraduate I feel that it is very important to seek out help and speak up about how one feels.
Experience I have a BA in Psychology and I have experienced depression throughout my life. I did an internship through Lamoille County Mental Health in Vermont.
Education/Credentials BA Psychology - Johnson State College Class 2001
BA Elementary Education Johnson State College Class 2001
Expert: Kate Date: 9/30/2006 Subject: Zoloft withdrawl
Question Hi Kate,
A few days ago, I ran out of Zoloft. (I'm on 50mg daily.) It was only for two days and I refilled my prescription yesterday and resumed.
Unfortunately, I found yesterday evening and this morning this dark cloud hovering over me. I want to crawl into bed, turn the lights off (not in that order of course) and cry. I haven't felt like this in over two years when I started this regimine.
I guess the question is, am I suffering withdrawls because of the two day lapse, or do I need to go to a higher dosage or change prescriptions? The doctor who prescribed Zoloft is no longer in the clinic and my present doctor just continues refilling and I don't know how much was documented. I've had one of the most scarred lives in ways that shock most because I seem so normal on the outside. Today, I have company coming over and the tears are already developing and I don't know if I can hold on.
I'm rambling, sorry. Any advice, suggestions, comments, would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Randy
Answer Hi Randy,
I am so sorry this took so long to get back to you. Yes these symptoms are synonomous with withdrawel off anti-depressants. Please talk to a certified Psychologist and they can help you adjust your meds in such a way that you will feel better.
Kate
